2014 Mercedes-Benz B-Class Specs, Price, Photos
Contributing to the handling, 2014 Mercedes-Benz B-Class installed the 28-kilowatt-hour lithium ion battery pack under the floor, 2014 Mercedes-Benz B-Class between the front and rear axles. In front, an electric motor capable of 177 horsepower and 251 pound-feet of torque drives the wheels. Tesla Motors assembles the battery pack, motor, and associated power control module, then ships these drivetrain components to Mercedes-Benz's B-Class factory in Germany..
Mercedes-Benz says the car only takes 3.5 hours to charge from a 40-amp Level 2 charger, which owners can install in their garages. However, Webster noted during the presentation that it would take more than 30 hours to charge the battery from a 110-volt source. The B-Class Electric Drive lacks any kind of fast-charging option.2014 Mercedes-Benz B-Class Price
2014 Mercedes-Benz B-Class base price of the B-Class Electric Drive will be $41,450, not including a $925 destination fee, putting it in a substantially higher price range than the base of $28,980 for a Nissan Leaf. Government incentives, including a $7,500 Federal tax credit, could bring the price closer to $30,000.
2014 Mercedes-Benz B-Class Photos
2014 Mercedes-Benz B-Class Interior
2014 Mercedes-Benz B-Class Exterior