2017 Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive Base
The 2017 Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive Base is a 177-hp electric with a single-speed and front-wheel drive. It starts at $39,900 MSRP and is rated at 84 mpg combined.
It makes 177 horsepower and 251 lb-ft of torque. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 85 mpg city and 82 mpg highway (84 mpg combined).
The B-Class Electric Drive measures 171.5 inches long on a 106.3-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,924 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $39,900 |
| MSRP with Destination | $40,825 |
| Destination Charge | $925 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 132 kW Electric Motor; 28 kWh Battery; 10 kW On-Board Charger |
| Horsepower | 177 hp |
| Torque | 251 lb-ft |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | Single-Speed |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 85 MPG |
| Highway | 82 MPG |
| Combined | 84 MPG |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Independent Spring Strut and Wishbone with Coil Spring, Double-Tube Shock Absorber with SSD and Tubular Torsion Bar |
| Rear Suspension | Independent with Coil Spring, Double-Tube Shock Absorber with SSD and Torsion Bar |
| Turning Diameter | 36.1 ft |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | 11.6" dia / 1.1" thick |
| Rear Brake Disc | 11.6" dia / 0.4" thick |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 7.0J x 17 (Cast) |
| Wheels Rear | 7.0J x 17 (Cast) |
| Tires Front | 225/50 R17 |
| Tires Rear | 225/50 R17 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 171.5 in |
| Width | 71.3 in |
| Height | 62.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in |
| Front Track | 60.47 in |
| Rear Track | 60.71 in |
| Ground Clearance | 3.6 in |
| Cargo Volume | 21.6 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 3,924 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 40 in |
| Headroom Rear | 37 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 55.5 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 54.4 in |