2014 Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Review
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Germany, with no doubt, is front line country producing best car since four wheels were invented. From classic conventional car until modern electric car, they always produce good quality car. Today, 2014 Mercedes-Benz B-class Electric Drive is one of the front line car already hit the world of dealership. It has been speculated as the most efficient car and top range rating based on EPA. BMW i3 is the serious competitor. With bigger engine and larger battery capacity, the Mercedes must be in front of BMW.
Engine
The number of 87 miles is noted by EPA for the Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric one time charge. It is also received 84 MPGe rating. Most people compared this car to their compatriot BMW i3. Some aspects are calculated such as efficiency, power, design, and price. But, actually, there is no âofficialâ announcement published to claim one superior car. The efficiency was mentioned above. Then, what about engine? Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric riding installed with Tesla drivetrain, this future car has 177 horsepower.
Exterior
It is already eco-friendly so people have no need for wearing their environmentalism. The design looks better than other with future concept. With four doors, this mini SUV is perfect for todayâs city car. Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric has reasonable factor to make it expensive. The price is about $42,000 per unit before tax, just like the i3. But, you can put some additions in order to maximize the performance.
Interior
Adding it on the Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric driving will extend the electric range for about 17 miles extra. If you want some elegance in the cabin, you can ask a premium leather seats for âonlyâ $1,700 and $3,000 more for a complete dashboard package such as heated seats, premium sound system, and bi-xeon lights. Extra $2,370 is needed to apply Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric with multimedia package.
VEHICLE | 2014 BMW i3 | 2014 Mercedes-Benz B-class Electric Drive |
BASE PRICE | $42,275 | $42,375 |
PRICE AS TESTED | $51,175 | $50,710 |
DIMENSIONS | ||
LENGTH | 157.8 inches | 171.6 inches |
WIDTH | 69.9 inches | 70.3 inches |
HEIGHT | 62.1 inches | 61.3 inches |
WHEELBASE | 101.2 inches | 106.3 inches |
FRONT TRACK | 61.9 inches | 61.0 inches |
REAR TRACK | 62.0 inches | 60.9 inches |
INTERIOR VOLUME | F: 50 cubic feet R: 34 cubic feet |
F: 49 cubic feet* R: 41 cubic feet |
CARGO BEHIND | F: 37 cubic feet R: 15 cubic feet |
F: 34 cubic feet R: 18 cubic feet |
POWERTRAIN | ||
MOTOR | AC permanent-magnet synchronous | AC permanent-magnet synchronous |
POWER HP @ RPM | 170 @ 4800 | 177 @ 12,500 |
TORQUE LB-FT @ RPM | 184 @ 0 | 251 @ 0 |
BATTERY | ||
MANUFACTURER | Samsung/BMW | Panasonic/Tesla |
CHEMISTRY | lithium-ion | lithium-ion |
CELL CONSTRUCTION | prismatic | cylindrical |
CAPACITY | 22 kWh | 36 kWh |
ONBOARD CHARGER | 7.4 kWh | 10.0 kWh |
LB PER HP | 16.8 | 22.2 |
DRIVELINE | ||
TRANSMISSION | 1-speed direct drive | 1-speed direct drive |
DRIVEN WHEELS | rear | front |
AXLE RATIO:1 | 9.70 | 9.73 |
CHASSIS | ||
SUSPENSION | F: struts, coil springs, anti-roll bar R: multilink, coil springs |
F: struts, coil springs, anti-roll bar R: multilink, coil springs |
BRAKES | F: 11.0-inch vented disc R: 11.0-inch disc |
F: 11.6-inch vented disc R: 11.6-inch solid disc |
STABILITY CONTROL | traction off | partially defeatable |
TIRES | Bridgestone Ecopia EP500 F: 155/60R-20 80Q R: 175/55R-20 85Q |
Michelen Primacy MXM4 ZP 225/50R-17 94H M+S |
C/D TEST RESULTS |
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ACCELERATION | ||
0â30 MPH | 2.7 sec | 2.7 sec |
0â60 MPH | 6.5 sec | 6.8 sec |
0â90 MPH | 16.4 sec | 14.7 sec |
Âź-MILE @ MPH | 15.3 sec @ 86 | 15.4 sec @ 92 |
ROLLING START, 5â60 MPH | 6.5 sec | 6.7 sec |
TOP GEAR, 30â50 MPH | 2.5 sec | 2.5 sec |
TOP GEAR, 50â70 MPH | 4.1 sec | 3.8 sec |
TOP SPEED | 92 mph (gov ltd) | 101 mph (gov ltd) |
CHASSIS | ||
BRAKING 70â0 MPH | 163 feet | 188 feet |
ROADHOLDING, 300-FT-DIA SKIDPAD |
0.78 gâ | 0.75 g |
610-FT SLALOM | 39.3 mph | 37.6 mphâ |
WEIGHT | ||
CURB | 2853 pounds | 3935 pounds |
%FRONT/%REAR | 48.2/51.8 | 58.0/42.0 |
MILEAGE | ||
EPA CITY/HWY | 138/111 MPGe | 85/83 MPGe |
C/D 170-MILE TRIP | 123 MPGe | 97 MPGe |
C/D ESTIMATED RANGE | 79 miles | 84 miles |
SOUND LEVEL | ||
IDLE | 41 dBA | 34 dBA |
FULL THROTTLE | 67 dBA | 64 dBA |
70-MPH CRUISE | 67 dBA | 64 dBA |