Mercedes B-Class ED

http://www.roperld.com/science/ElectricCarsMusings.pdf

	Economy/Sport Button
7-inch screen in Multimedia Package	https://app-242.secure.mercedes-benz.com/app/#HomeController/index

Owner's Manual

Data

Check the official documentation for items listed here to be sure and in case of changes.

Battery voltage:	360 volts
Battery cells:	Panasonic 18650A NCA cells Li-ion (from Tesla)
Battery weight:	450 lb/204 kg
Battery energy:	36 kWh (28 kWh usable for standard range, 33.5 kWh usable for Range Package)
Battery heating/cooling:	liquid (70 degrees F)
Charger power:	10 kW http://www.clippercreek.com/blog/clippercreek-launches-hcs-60-high-power-240v-48amp-charging-station-starting-899/ http://www.evwest.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=296 http://evwest.com/support/hcs-60-manual.pdf
Charging time:	120 V: 12 hrs (15 A); 240 V: 4 hrs (30 A)
Motor power:	132 kW/177 hp (from Tesla) AC induction
Torque:	251 lb-ft/340 n-m
Drive Modes:	Efficiency (98 kW), Sport (132 kW)(~10% range reduction)
Range:	87 miles Standard Charge Mode ~ 17 more miles (~104 miles) for Range Package ($600)
Regenerative Braking:	Four modes: D, D+ (less), D- (more), D-Auto (computer decides) Steering-wheel paddles actuate D+ and D-.
Mobility package:	?
Top speed :	100 mph/160 kmh
Acceleration::	0-60 mph: 7.9 seconds
Fuel economy:	84 mpge (2.45 miles/kWh)
Battery warranty:	100,000 miles/8 years; 30% capacity loss
Basic warranty:	50,000 miles/4 years
Seating:	5
Display:	5.8" touch screen (option: 7")
Weight:	3858-lbs/1750-kg
Features:	Collision-prevention assist; adaptive-brake assist, WiFi hotspot LED running lamps and taillights Navigation, power front seats, cruise control, 3-years mbrace2 No cost annual maintenance & roadside assistance Options: blind-spot assist; lane-keeping assist; active-parking assist, Internet
Dimensions:	Length: 14'2", Width: 5'10", Height: 5'3"
Ground clearance:
Turning diameter:	36'
Drag coefficient:	0.26
Air conditioning	6.kW PTC element for heat; 5-kW AC compressor for cooling including battery
Tires:	115/45 R 17 ; 17" 10-spoke wheels
MSRP:	$41,450 (-$7,500 US tax credit)

• http://www.motorward.com/2014/04/2014-mercedes-b-class-electric-drive-pricing-and-specs/
• http://www.mbusa.com/mercedes/vehicles/class/class-B
• http://www.mybclasselectricdrive.com/range-mode-increases-electric-range-by-15-battery-pack-larger-than-previously-thought/#more-41
• http://insideevs.com/exclusive-mercedes-benz-b-class-electric-drive-range-mode-increases-electric-range-15/
• http://insideevs.com/mercedes-benz-b-class-ed-battery-larger-expected-36-kwh/
• http://green.autoblog.com/2014/06/23/2015-mercedes-b-class-ed-battery-much-bigger-than-we-knew/
• http://www.torquenews.com/2250/mercedes-b-class-every-electric-vehicle-should-offer-extra-range-option
• http://seekingalpha.com/instablog/5760541-tales-from-the-future/2638801-tsla-and-ev-range-the-curious-case-of-the-mercedes-benz-ev
• http://moba.i.daimler.com/bai-cars/ba/foss/content/en/assets/FOSS_licences.pdf
• http://insideevs.com/mercedes-benz-ditch-electric-drive-name-favor-e/

Options

The Premium Package and the Multimedia Package have to be selected together or not al all!

Features

• Range Package (P58, $600): A suite of options to further increase driving range includes added insulation of the doors and roof to increase climate-control efficiency, along withan electrically heated windshield and a range-extanding charge function. By pressing a button on the console prior to charging, the maximum charge level for battery will increase for the next charge cycle. The higher-capacity charge can provide up to 17 additional miles of range. Electric heating of the windshield offers quick defogging even on very cold or humid days. Its energy-efficient operation also helps to extend the driving range compared to using the climate control to clear the windshield. Range extender should only be used on a limited basis and could shorten battery life if used excessively.
• Bi-Xenon Headlamps in Premium Package (P01:614, $2980): Offer vast luminous power to improve night-time vision and visibility considerably while also illuminating the edges of the carriageway more clearly and over a wider areas.
• Rear-View Camera in Multimedia Package (320:218, $2370): When shifted into reverse a wide-angle rear camera displays a live view of what's behind the vehicle on the screen atop the dashboard. Active on-screen guidelines indicate the car's projected path as the steering wheel is turned.
• Blind-Spot Assist (234, $550): Above 20 mph this system uses radar to sense when a vehicle enters the blind spot area. It automatically alerts the driver via an illuminated red icon in the appropriate side mirror and gives an audible signal while a vehicle is detected in the blind spot.
• Active Parking Assist (235, $970): Helps size parking spaces via sensors in the bumpers. It can expertly steer the car while the drive manages the pedals. Audible signals and illuminated displays help navigate into tight spaces.
• Radar-Based Regenerative Braking (850, $350): Radar monitors the speed of a vehicle ahead and its distance and automatically adjusts regenerative braking to recuperate as much energy as possible. A pair of paddles behind the upper steering-wheel spokes lets a driver's fingers manually select from three recuperation levels, from gliding to maximum.
• 80-Gbytes Hard-Drive Navigation and 7-Inch Display in Multimedia Package (320, $2370): Using GPS and an 80-Gigabytes hard drive to store maps and points of interext, this virtual copilot provides detailed driving directions with remarkable speed and a friendly voice. The screen also displays EV charging stations, ATMs and Mercedees-Benz dealers, with periodic updates available.
• Gracenote Media Database in Multimedia Package (320, $2370): Recognizes and identifies music by title, artist and other information and displays album cover when it is available.
• SD card reader in Multimedia Package (320, $2370): Allows playing music files through the audio system.
• 10-Gbytes Music Register in Multimedia Package (320, $2370): Allows storing music from CDs and DVDs on the hard drive.
• Enhanced Voice Control in Multimedia Package (320, $2370): Allows control of the phone, audio and navigation by speaking city names and phonebook contacts. It trains to understand the driver's voice and screens out non-speech sounds.
• USB Plug: Music on a flash drive can be played on the audio system.
• Heated Front Seats in Premium Package (P01:6873, $2980): Three levels of warming automatically step down afteer several minutes to the lowest setting.

EPA Ratings

Explanation of the EPA Monroney label

84 MPGe and 87 miles range; an extra 17 miles for the Range Package for a total of 104 miles range. 84 MPGe corresponds to 2.45 miles/kWh.

2015 Model

The main change from 2014 is that the Range Package is standard, not an option.

• http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1033628_2015-mercedes-benz-b-class-gets-sporty-new-look-and-more-tech
• http://media.daimler.com/dcmedia/0-921-1403831-1-1738375-1-0-0-0-0-1-0-0-0-1-0-0-0-0-0.html?TS=1410621984162
• http://insideevs.com/model-year-2015-mercedes-benz-b-class-electric-drive-range-package-becomes-standard/
• http://insideevs.com/2015-mercedes-benz-b-class-electric-drive-display-2015-naias/

Movies

• http://www.ev-info.com/ev-car/3860-mercedes-ev
• http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x1sixz0_2014-mercedes-b-class-electric-drive_tech
• http://sufiy.blogspot.com/2014/04/powered-by-lithium-mercedes-benz.html
• http://www.vidax.us/auto/mercedes-benz-b-class-electric-drive-production.html
• Mercedes How-To Videos for Class-C cars
• Charging the Mercedes B-Class Electric Drive
• Mercedes-Benz Collision Avoidance

Electric Vehicles

Reviews

• http://www.edmunds.com/mercedes-benz/b-class-electric-drive/2014/
• http://www.topgear.com/uk/car-news/mercedes-benz-b-class-electric-drive-first-drive-2014-02-06
• http://www.topspeed.com/cars/mercedes/2014-mercedes-benz-b-class-electric-drive-ar151826.html
• http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/mercedes/b-class
• http://www.greencarreports.com/news/1091871_2014-mercedes-benz-b-class-electric-drive-first-drive
• http://www.automobilemag.com/reviews/driven/1405-2014-mercedes-benz-b-class-electric-drive-review/
• http://www.thecarconnection.com/overview/mercedes-benz_b-class_2014
• http://www.autoblog.com/2014/05/07/2014-mercedes-benz-b-class-electric-drive-first-drive-review/
• http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/2014-mercedes-benz-b-class-electric-drive-review
• http://www.europeancarweb.com/firstlook/1405_2014_mercedes_benz_b_class_electric_drive_first_drive/
• http://www.digitalspy.com/tech/review/a570072/mercedes-benz-b-class-electric-drive-review-a-class-drive.html#~oDURVbNBX8eruL
• http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424052702304431104579549721309416240
• http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/2014-mercedes_benz-b_class-electric-drive-first-drive/2000010671/
• http://www.losangelesregister.com/articles/mercedes-599857-electric-car.html
• http://blog.consumerguide.com/2015-mercedes-benz-b-class-electric-drive-class-electric-class/
• http://www.nytimes.com/2014/06/08/automobiles/autoreviews/electric-but-not-bragging-about-it.html?_r=0
• http://www.automotive.com/mercedes-benz/b-class/2014/first-drive/
• http://www.torquenews.com/2250/why-mercedes-benz-b-class-electric-drive-has-only-87-mile-range
• http://www.plugincars.com/mercedes-b-class-e-cell
• http://insideevs.com/car-driver-posts-test-results-bmw-i3-mercedes-benz-b-class-electric-drive-comparison/

References

• http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mercedes-Benz_B-Class
• http://www.mbusa.com/mercedes/future/model/model-B_Class_Electric_Drive
• http://www.greencarreports.com/news/1091764_2014-mercedes-b-class-electric-car-on-sale-in-summer-from-41450
• http://www.caranddriver.com/news/2014-mercedes-benz-b-class-electric-drive-photos-and-info-news
• http://www.worldcarfans.com/114042874173/mercedes-b-class-electric-drive-pricing-announced-will
• http://insideevs.com/mercedes-b-class-electric-drive-release-quietly-pushed-back-to-summer-2014-not-nationwide-until-2015/
• http://www.plugincars.com/mercedes-b-class-e-cell
• Mercedes B-class Electric Drive First Look
• http://www.dailytech.com/Mercedes+Announces+41450+BClass+EV+with+85Mile+Range+Uses+Tesla+Powertrain/article34814.htm
• http://www.autoblog.com/2013/11/25/2014-mercedes-benz-b-class-electric-drive/
• http://jalopnik.com/the-tesla-powered-mercedes-b-class-is-coming-to-the-u-s-1569161110
• http://www.nydailynews.com/autos/latest-reviews/ride-2014-mercedes-benz-b-class-electric-drive-beat-nissan-leaf-range-article-1.1499173
• http://insideevs.com/with-tesla-inside-2014-mercedes-benz-b-class-electric-drive-zips-from-0-to-62-mph-in-7-9-seconds-puts-bmw-i3-on-the-lookout/
• http://www.caradvice.com.au/251328/mercedes-benz-defends-electric-vehicle-strategy-versus-bmw-brand/
• http://insideevs.com/exclusive-mercedes-benz-b-class-electric-drive-range-mode-increases-electric-range-15/
• http://www.engadget.com/2014/04/30/mercedes-b-class-electric/
• http://www.techhive.com/article/2147302/first-look-the-mercedes-benz-b-class-electric-drive-tries-hard-to-be-normal.html
• http://insideevs.com/breaking-mercedes-benz-b-class-electric-drive-gets-optional-range-package/
• http://www.cnet.com/pictures/2014-mercedes-benz-b-class-electric-drive-takes-to-the-road-pictures/15/
• http://blog.caranddriver.com/buyer-b-aware-how-the-new-mercedes-b-class-ev-compares-in-price-performance-and-range/
• http://insideevs.com/is-mercedes-benz-pulling-a-tesla-by-offering-optional-bigger-battery-pack-in-b-class-electric-drive/
• http://www.greencarreports.com/news/1092472_2014-bmw-i3-vs-2014-mercedes-benz-b-class-luxury-electric-car-comparison
• http://www.pinterest.com/mercedesbenzusa/mercedes-benz-b-class-electric-drive/
• https://autos.yahoo.com/news/first-2014-mercedes-benz-b-class-electric-drive-133454281.html
• http://www.greencarreports.com/news/1094569_2014-mercedes-benz-b-class-electric-drive-gets-own-version-of-plugshare-app
• http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/news/2014/09/mercedes-benz-b-class-electric-drive-brings-luxe-and-limitations/index.htm
• http://insideevs.com/mercedes-benz-b-class-electric-drive-incorporates-plugshare-into-in-dash-navigation/

Mercedes-Benz B-Class Fuel-Cell Car

• Mercedes B-Class Fuel Cell car
• http://www.digitaltrends.com/car-reviews/2015-mercedes-benz-b-class-electric-drive-review/
• http://green.autoblog.com/2010/11/22/mercedes-benz-prices-b-class-f-cell-lease-at-849-a-month/
• http://www.mbusa.com/vcm/MB/DigitalAssets/pdfmb/fcell/248x168_b-klasse_f-cell_NP11_EN_DS_low2.pdf

Go to top.

miles/kWh=0.0292*MPGe

Roper Mercedes B-Class Electric Drive Car

Cirrus White color

Includes Interior Ashe MB-Tex (Mercedes-Benz Texturized Punctured Vinyl), Matte Burl Walnut Trim ($325), Premium Package ($2980), Multimedia Package ($2370), Range Package ($600), Blind-Spot Assist ($550), Active Parking Assist ($970), and Radar-based Regenerative Braking with paddles ($350). Price: $52,210 including $925 transportation charge. After $7,500 federal tax credit: $44,710.

http://www.roperld.com/science/ElectricCarsMusings.pdf

L. David Roper, http://www.roperld.com/personal/roperldavid.htm
4 April, 2016