With the 2013 Shanghai Auto Show opening its gates this month, we get a closer look at the upcoming Mercedes E400L Hybrid, a model which will be seen in world premiere at the aforementioned event.
The new E400L Hybrid will be made in China and benefits from a 3.0-liter V6 engine producing 333 horsepower and 480Nm of torque.
![Mercedes E400L Hybrid spied](https://www.automotorblog.com/storage/2013/04/Mercedes-E400L-Hybrid-spied-1.jpg)
An electric motor is also part of the powertrain and should increase the total output to around 400 horsepower. As its name suggests, Mercedes will sell this model as a long-wheel base version with other markets following to get the E400 Hybrid, based on the normal wheelbase.
![Mercedes E400L Hybrid spied](https://www.automotorblog.com/storage/2013/04/Mercedes-E400L-Hybrid-spied-2.jpg)
These three spy photos come from China and show few styling improvements for the new German sedan while inside, you can also see the instrument cluster.
![Mercedes E400L Hybrid spied](https://www.automotorblog.com/storage/2013/04/Mercedes-E400L-Hybrid-spied-3.jpg)
More information and official details will be released this month at the Shanghai Auto Show.
Spy Photos: auto.sohu.com