The hybrid drive system in the S560e combines the 362 hp of the V6 spark-ignition engine with an electric output of 90 kW. The third-generation hybrid transmission evolved on the basis of the 9G-TRONIC PLUS automatic transmission. The torque converter, clutch and electric motor are housed in the innovative hybrid drive unit. The compact design was achieved by integrating and connecting the separating clutch, torsional vibration damper and torque converter lock-up clutch within the rotor of the electric motor. The torque converter with its powerful and highly efficient hydraulic circuit offers smooth, effortless acceleration in hybrid mode.

The S560e has an approximate all-electric range of 25 miles. A crucial factor here Page 2 is that, although the battery size remains unchanged, the new lithium-ion battery has an increased rated capacity of 13.5 kWh. Evolving the cell chemistry from lithium-iron-phosphate (LiFePo) to lithium-nickel-manganese-cobalt (Li-NMC) allowed the cell capacity to be increased from 22 to 37 Ah (amp hours). The highly efficient battery system in the S-Class comes, for the first time, from the wholly owned Daimler subsidiary Deutsche ACCUMOTIVE. U.S. range and overall electric motor specifications will be announced at the time of launch.

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Mercedes-Benz has one of the broadest ranges of plug-in hybrids in the premium segment. In the U.S. this includes the C350e Sedan, GLE550e 4MATIC SUV, GLC350e 4MATIC SUV and the new S560e, the successor to the S550e. Globally, Mercedes-Benz also offers the C350e wagon and longwheelbase sedan, GLC350e 4MATIC Coupe and E350e Sedan. The 2019 Mercedes-Benz S560e Sedan celebrated its World Premiere at the 2017 Frankfurt International Auto Show in September, and is expected to go on sale in the U.S. in mid-2019.