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 However, it feels rather outdated, thanks in part to its stiff ride and clumsy handling, and is neither particularly quick nor very quiet.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.
What is the range of the Mercedes Benz B-Class electric?
It can go up to 87 miles on a charge and gets a combined 84 MPGe, per the EPA. Added bonus: In our testing, it hit 60 mph in 6.8 seconds. The B-class utilizes a 177-hp electric motor that powers the front wheels; it can be charged to a 60-mile range on 240 volts in a bit more than two hours.
Is Mercedes B-Class A hybrid?
Mercedes-Benz B-Class Hatchback: Plug-in Hybrid.
Which Mercedes is fully electric?
2022 EQS
Is Mercedes electric car reliable?
Mercedes EQC reliability Mercedes 28th place finish (out of 30 manufacturers) in our latest Driver Power survey won't be very reassuring in this regard. However, the brand's performance when it came to reliability fared slightly better, with a reasonable 16.5% of owners reporting a fault within the first year.
Are Mercedes B-Class reliable?
The good news is the B-Class did stunningly well in our most recent reliability survey, coming top in the MPV class with an overall score of 96%. Mercedes-Benz as a brand fared less well, coming 26th out of 37 manufacturers.
Why was the B250e discontinued?
There's another reason why the B-Class ED is being phased out as Mercedes has to retool the factory to get it ready for the next generation of its compact models launching in 2018 with the all-new A-Class hatchback. Meanwhile, the conventionally powered B-Class models will remain in production.
When did Mercedes stop making the B-Class?
2019
What happened to the Mercedes B-Class?
The electric B-Class was discontinued Stateside in 2017. The B-Class will still be sold in Europe, Japan and other global markets.
Which electric car is the most reliable?
- Tesla Model 3 (2019-present) Reliability rating: 93.3%
- BMW i3 (2013-present) Reliability rating: 94.1%
- Kia e-Niro (2019-present) Reliability rating: 95.8%
- MG ZS EV (2019-present) Reliability rating: 96.5%
- Nissan Leaf (2011-2018) Reliability rating: 98.6%
Is electric vehicle reliable?
In general, electric vehicles tend to be more reliable than traditionally powered cars as well as hybrids and PHEVs. Quite simply, there is less that can go wrong with EVs as they have fewer moving parts.