From left to right and top to bottom: DS 9 e-Tense, Audi A6 Saloon e-hybrid, Mercedes E-Class plug-in hybrid, BMW 530e Saloon. (Photos: Citroën, Audi, Mercedes, BMW; Montage: Paperjam)

From left to right and top to bottom: DS 9 e-Tense, Audi A6 Saloon e-hybrid, Mercedes E-Class plug-in hybrid, BMW 530e Saloon. (Photos: Citroën, Audi, Mercedes, BMW; Montage: Paperjam)

On roads saturated with SUVs, saloons have their cards to play: lower and lighter, often more efficient. Hybrids offer the right compromise between comfort and a reduced carbon footprint.

Audi A6 Sedan e-hybrid

Between classic elegance and technological efficiency, this plug-in hybrid saloon combines up to 367hp with an electric range of 106km. Its 20.7kWh battery recharges in 150 minutes, with mode management via the MMI screen in an innovative, beautifully designed cockpit.

BMW 530e Saloon

This plug-in hybrid combines a 2.0 petrol engine and a 184 bhp electric motor for a combined output of 299 bhp. It offers 93 to 103 km of electric range, thanks to a 19.4 kWh battery. A 6-cylinder, 489bhp version is also on offer.

DS 9 e-Tense

Available in 250 or 360bhp versions, this plug-in hybrid saloon combines a combustion engine and two electric power units, with particular attention paid to on-board comfort. It offers up to 74km of electric range and recharges in 1 hour 45 minutes via a wall-mounted box.

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Compare models Screenshot: Paperjam

Mercedes E-Class plug-in hybrid

In a plug-in hybrid petrol or diesel version, the E-Class plug-in hybrid develops a total of 313 bhp and can travel up to 116 km in 100% electric mode (WLTP). The latest-generation MBUX multimedia system enhances the driving experience and comfort.

This article was written for the November 2025 issue of Paperjam magazine, published on 22 October. The content is produced exclusively for the magazine. It is published on the site to contribute to the full Paperjam archive. Click this link to subscribe to the magazine.

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