Mercedes-Benz will launch the S 400 BlueHYBRID at the 2008 Mondial de l'Automobile de Paris scheduled for October 2 to 19. This high-end hybrid sedan is powered by a 3.5-litre V6 kicking out 279 hp and 166 lb-ft of torque. Combined with the electric engine, the output jumps to 299 hp and the torque to 283 lb-ft. Mercedes-Benz has equipped its BlueHYBRID with a 7-speed automatic transmission.