Certain 2009 Mercedes-Benz BlueTEC SUVs Qualify for US Tax Credit
Several 2009 Mercedes-Benz BlueTEC Diesel models will be joining the Volkswagen Jetta TDI on the list of 2009 model vehicles eligible for the United States Tax Credit for Qualified Hybrid Vehicles as set forth in the Energy Policy Act of 2005. In addition to qualifying for the tax credit, these diesel models meet California emissions standard and are certified in all 50 states.
2009 Mercedes-Benz ML320 BlueTEC
Consumers who purchase a 2009 Mercedes-Benz ML320 BlueTEC diesel will be eligible to take up to a $900 tax credit on their federal tax return. The 2009 ML320 with the BlueTEC diesel engine will provide a 50% increase in torque than its standard gasoline competitors and 20% better fuel efficiency. A tank of gas is expected to last drivers around 600 miles.
2009 Mercedes-Benz GL320 BlueTEC
The MB GL320 seats 7 passengers and has a 23 mpg fuel efficiency rating. The GL320 comes with a tax credit of $1,800. Although the GL320 only has 210 horsepower, it has 400 pounds-feet of torque at only 1,600 RPM. This makes the GL320 perfect for the SUV owner that needs to tow a camper, boat or other toy.
2009 Mercedes-Benz R320 BlueTEC
Although not technically an SUV, the 2009 R320 BlueTEC crossover is also eligible for a tax credit under federal law. Falling in between the ML320 and GL320, consumers who purchase the R320 will be eligible for a $1,550 tax credit.
About the BlueTEC
From the official MBUSA website, “Mercedes-Benz developed the BlueTEC so that drivers could truly have it all – performance-oriented luxury vehicles that delivered superior fuel economy with the slimmest possible environmental footprint.”
Mercedes-Benz has been using diesel engines for more than 100 years and has continued to keep diesel products in its lineup. The design of the BlueTEC engine results in “a significant reduction in soot, pollutants, and greenhouse gases that cause global warming, making BlueTEC the world’s cleanest diesel engine.”
Celebrity Backing
Driving hybrid cars is popular among certain celebrities. The Mercedes-Benz BlueTEC series is receiving a bit of celebrity attention as well. Songstress Alanis Morissette features a Mercedes-Benz BlueTEC vehicle in the music video for the song “Underneath.”
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[...] Consumers in the United States can purchase one of the following models that utilize this award-winning technology: 2009 Mercedes-Benz ML320 BlueTEC, 2009 Mercedes-Benz GL320 BlueTEC and the 2009 Mercedes-Benz R320 BlueTEC. Each of these three vehicles is eligible for a federal income tax credit. [...]