Mercedes shows 40 mpg vision GLK BlueTec Hybrid Concept

Mercedes’ concept compact SUV gets 40 MPG for a diesel-electric power.

It looks like German car are actually increasing their efforts in the field of diesel electric hybrid vehicles. During the past two weeks, DailyTech has provided information on the Volkswagen Golf Hybrid, which achieves an astonishing 69 MPG. BMW soon followed with its Vision EfficientDynamics hybrid concept vehicle (based on the X5 Sports Activity Vehicle), which manages 36 MPG.

Mercedes-Benz is now strengthening in the diesel-electric hybrid scuffle with Vision GLK BlueTec Hybrid concept. As its name suggests, the vehicle is based on the next GLK SUV to do battle with the BMW X3, Infiniti EX35 and the Audi Q5. The vehicle under the slot average size ML SUV.

In concept form, GLK the BlueTec Hybrid uses mild hybrid system developed jointly with BMW - the hybrid components are also used in the BMW EfficientDynamics Vision concept. Whereas the BMW uses a 2.0-liter diesel as its primary source of power, Vision GLK BlueTec Hybrid uses a 2.2 liter diesel, which when combined with the electric motor / generator provides 224 HP.

Mercedes-Benz said that the Vision GLK BlueTec Hybrid is able to accelerate to 62 mph in 7.3 seconds and reaches a maximum speed of 134 MPH. The company lists CO2 emissions of 157 grams per kilometre while saving energy is linked to 40 MPG.

“With refinement, driving pleasure, outstanding economy and efficiency of the environment that is typical of our brand, Vision GLK BlueTec Hybrid ideally represents our thoughts on the future model for generations in the world of SUVs” , said Mercedes-Benz ‘Dr. Thomas Weber.

The Mercedes-Benz Vision GLK and his counterpart GLK BlueTec Hybrid probably not win many beauty pageants, but the GLK is sure to find its way into a number of homes when it comes to the USA At the end of this year. Wait for pricing approach to the BMW X3 3.0si which starts at $ 38000 and the Infiniti EX35 which starts at $ 35000.

The pricing for diesel-electric hybrid version is sure to run well in the range 40000 dollars if they reach US Soil.