I find it odd that Mercedes talks about “converting” Americans. An article in benzfaqs suggests the USA might see the first diesel-hybrid Bluetec.

The C250 is claimed to get 57.7 mpg, while a C300 Bluetec hybrid gets a claimed 61.4 mpg.

Many people are curious as to why Mercedes is choosing to sell their hybrids in the U.S. before branching out into the great sale waters of the UK. A Mercedes UK spokesman said “The focus has been on the big prize which is converting America.”

W00T! Convert me. Convert me. I’m a believer. Yooo-hooo, over here….