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AutoExec Summary
Mercedes-Benz has received approval to sell the C350e plug-in hybrid sedan in Australia, although the brand is still evaluating its market potential. While the latest W206-series C-Class sedan has been approved for sale in Australia, Mercedes-Benz remains focused on either petrol or electric vehicles, with less emphasis on plug-in hybrids. The C350e features a 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine paired with an electric motor, offering a total system output of 230kW/550Nm and a 117-kilometre electric-only driving range. Other plug-in hybrid offerings in Australia include top-of-the-line AMG ‘E-Performance’ models.
Brands mentioned: Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Volvo.