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Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive

Name: 2017 Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive
Brand: Mercedes-Benz

First Take

The B-Class Electric Drive is the first all-electric car that Mercedes-Benz has offered in the U.S. It has about 85 miles of range, and its 36-kWh lithium-ion battery can be replenished in 4 hours. The B-Class seats five, and the battery pack doesn't intrude on passenger or cargo space. However, the car feels rather outdated, due in part to its stiff ride and clumsy handling, and it's neither particularly quick nor very quiet. A number of advanced safety and convenience features are available, including a system that lets the driver check on the charging status via a smartphone. As with all EVs, the B-Class electric qualifies for a $7,500 federal tax incentive.

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IIHS Front Moderate Overlap

IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver

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Crash and Rollover Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap

IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver

IIHS Side Crash

NHTSA Overall Crash

NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash

NHTSA Overall Side-Crash

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Crash and Rollover Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap

IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver

IIHS Side Crash

NHTSA Overall Crash

NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash

NHTSA Overall Side-Crash

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Seating

2 front, 3 rear

Drive Wheels

Front

Warranty

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4-door hatchback

1-speed Direct

electric (177 hp)

Model History

2015-

Current Generation

The B-Class is the first all-electric car that Mercedes-Benz has offered in the U.S. It has about 85 miles of range and its 36 kWh lithium-ion battery can be replenished in four hours. The B-Class seats five, and the battery pack doesn't intrude on passenger or cargo space. However, it feels rather outdated, thanks in part to its stiff ride and clumsy handling, and is neither particularly quick nor very quiet. It's also one of the least-efficient electric cars on the market. A suite of advanced safety and convenience features is available, including a system that lets the driver check on the charging status via a smartphone.

2014-2014

2014 Redesign Year

The B-Class is the first all-electric car that Mercedes-Benz officially offered in the U.S. in 2015. It has about 85 miles of range and its 36 kWh lithium-ion battery can be replenished in four hours. The B-Class seats five, and the battery pack doesn't intrude on passenger or cargo space. However, it feels rather outdated, thanks in part to its stiff ride and clumsy handling, and is neither particularly quick nor very quiet. It's also one of the least-efficient electric cars on the market. A suite of advanced safety and convenience features is available, including a system that lets the driver check on the charging status via a smartphone.