Mercedes unveils A-Class and B-Class plug-in hybrids The A250e and B250e could help make luxury PHEVs more accessible.

The plug-in hybrid A-Class is designated as the A250e. Its powertrain consists of a 1.3-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine, and an eight-speed dual-clutch transmission with an integrated electric ...

Based on the A-Class hatch and sedan, the A250e delivers the sort of grunt once associated with V8s. There’s 450Nm of torque, not far off the 500Nm of the A45 AMG, the world’s most potent hatch. Its ...

The A250e isn’t immune to some of the hurdles that can afflict hybrid cars; the transition between power sources could be smoother and its handling has been blunted somewhat by the added weight of the ...

If you’ve already got your order in for the latest MacBook Pro, follow Elon Musk religiously on Twitter and are always on the lookout for the next exciting new bit of tech, the new Mercedes A250e ...

As plug-in hybrids go, the Mercedes A250e is an excellent choice. If you're happy a PHEV is the right choice for you (i.e. you can charge at home and cover a lot of short journeys), we'd recommend it.

Mercedes-Benz may expand its lineup of plug-in hybrids with a small A-Class sedan, called the A250e, according to a report from Britain. The A-class is the cheapest sedan Mercedes-Benz sells, starting ...

Mercedes-Benz is planning to add another product to its growing collection of EQ plug-in hybrids. Word is the fourth-generation A-class will get a PHEV hatchback variant dubbed the A250e. The electric ...

Hybrid model, based on existing A250, will boast 37 miles of electric-only range Further modifications have been made to the rear suspension of the A-class to help package the 120kg lithium-ion ...

With a 15.6kWh battery pack nestled beneath the rear seats, the A250e will do between 60km and 68km on the WLTP cycle, while the less aerodynamic B250e manages between up to 67km. The battery is water ...