Please, Santa – Bring me a New Hybrid Mercedes!

The 2010 Mercedes-Benz S400 Hybrid

Have you seen those commercials – popular this time of year – where the husband takes his wife to the window, and they look outside at a shiny new car, all tied up with a giant bow?

Yeah.  Its not happening on my driveway either.

But perhaps, if I’m really, really good, Santa will bring me a new hybrid Mercedes!

The 2010 Mercedes-Benz S400 is 2.5 tons of luxury “green-ness.”  While many people would not readily think of a nearly $100,000 vehicle (base price $87,950) as eco-friendly, this car is certainly more eco-friendly than others in its class.

But, what can be said of a ride that is being referred to as the “Donald Trump of automobiles”?  I mean, other than, I’ll take one!

I’m working on my letter to the North Pole right now:

Dear Santa,

I don’t need much this year.  In fact, I am only going to ask for one gift.  I’ve been really, really good, and I think I deserve a 2010 Mercedes-Benz S400.  With five seats and a large trunk, I’ll be able to carpool to soccer and gymnastics (including gear) with ample space.  I figure that I can make an improvement with respect to gas mileage, since my new car will get 22.5 MPG, and will have a gas-electric propulsion system that can give me 295 horsepower.

I really want to drive green, and I don’t think we could otherwise afford the price tag of $96,195 (as tested by Car & Driver), unless you and the elves help us out.  Since I spend so much time in my car each day, carpooling and shopping for groceries, I really need a comfortable ride with a lower environmental impact.

You’ve got to know about the fact that the Mercedes-Benz S400 is one of the first gasoline-electric hybrids to use advanced lithium ion batteries, instead of the heavier, less efficient nickel metal hydride and advanced lead-acid batteries that are normally used in hybrid, or all-electric cars.

What do you think, Santa?  I know you are probably going green up at the North Pole, too.  Do you mind sending a bit of that our way this year?  Sincerely, Stephanie

p.s.  Did you get the organic cookies I sent?

What do you think?  Should I get my wish? I could even save on the wrapping paper and bow….

Well, *sigh*, a girl can dream!