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Taking diesel efficiency to the next level with the Mercedes-Benz E300 BlueTEC Hybrid

For its ability to offer more mileage per litre than petrol, diesel powertrains have long stood as the choice for many users. They can also be made better in certain aspects; especially when combined with hybrid electric system, resulting in the creation of cars like the Mercedes-Benz E300 BlueTEC Hybrid.

With this version, Mercedes-Benz has set out to prove that diesel powertrains can be made cleaner, more fuel-efficient and more powerful – when electricity is added into the equation. Couple that with the Three-Point Star’s renowned high-level of performance and luxury, and you’ve got yourself a world-beating package.

Having spent close to four months with one, we reckon it is perhaps the ideal choice for all indeed. Flip to this week’s feature and see why the E300 BlueTEC Hybrid fits the bill at being the perfect do-it-all saloon that is worth considering.