One of Germany's best-known automakers just received some praise from one of the country's most famous actresses to help tout eco-friendly vehicles. "Inglourious Basterds" star Diane Kruger recently purchased the  B-Class F-Cell – first electric fuel cell vehicle from Mercedes-Benz available in the United States.

Kruger is one of the first people in the country to get behind the wheel of the innovative vehicle, which has a range of up to 240 miles on one charge. That amounts to an equivalent of about 55 miles per gallon, all while emitting only water vapor. Kruger had nothing but good things to say about the eco-friendly luxury vehicle.

"I'm excited to be driving the F-Cell. It's environmentally conscious, fun to drive and gets lots of attention on the streets," she said.  "I can travel more than 200 miles on a full tank and it's easy to refuel."

Although the F-Cell may be the most eco-friendly model offered by Mercedes, it is not the only one. The luxury automaker also provides consumers with eight different alternative powertrain options. Among them is the S400 Hybrid, which turns off its gasoline engine when stopped at a traffic light. When the driver releases his or her foot from the break, the engine starts back up, reducing idling time that can put a dent in a car's gas mileage.

According to Mercedes, there are many more famous faces who have opted to get behind the wheel of eco-friendly models including Bryan Cranston, Nick Swisher and "Modern Family" star Sofia Vergara.

While the availability of the F-Cell may still be limited, there are plenty of environmentally-friendly used cars in New Jersey to choose from at New Jersey State Auto Auction. With a wide variety of makes and models at affordable prices, you don't have to be a celebrity to drive off in style.