Question 1

What is the difference between a Mercedes hybrid and a Mercedes plug-in hybrid?

Accepted Answer

The CLA 180, 200 and 220 and the GLB hybrids pair a 1.5-litre petrol engine with electric assistance and cannot be plugged in. The plug-ins, badged e or de, carry a battery you charge from the mains and drive a useful distance on electricity alone.

Question 2

Which Mercedes plug-in hybrid goes furthest on electricity?

Accepted Answer

The GLC 300 e, 300 de and 400 e, with a 25 kWh battery, reach about 120 km by the official figure. The C-Class and E-Class plug-ins carry 20 kWh and reach about 100 to 110 km, the A 250 e with 13 kWh up to 83 km.

Question 3

Does a Mercedes plug-in hybrid pay less road tax in the Netherlands?

Accepted Answer

Not any more: since 1 January 2026 a plug-in of 1–50 g/km pays the full MRB on its weight, and the battery adds weight. A petrol plug-in pays no fuel surcharge, while the diesel E 300 de and GLC 300 de do.

Question 4

How is the BPM worked out on a new Mercedes plug-in hybrid?

Accepted Answer

On its WLTP CO₂ figure, like any other car, since plug-ins have had no tariff of their own from 1 January 2025. Their low official CO₂ keeps the BPM modest, and it is already included in the list price.

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