Electric · 2014–2017
Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive
Energy use, range, running costs and specs for the Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive. By the official figures, the 2015 uses 84 MPGe, about $972 a year in the US.
- MPGe
- 84 MPGe
- 2015 official · 2.5 mi/kWh
- A year's charging
- $972
- at today's prices in the US
- Range
- 87 miles
What a B-Class Electric Drive costs to run
At today's average electricity prices, by its official energy use, the US first.
| Country | Average price today | Cost to drive | A typical year |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $0.18/kWh electricity | $7.20 per 100 miles | $972 |
| New Zealand | $0.39/kWh electricity | $9.69 per 100 km | $1,066 |
| Australia | $0.33/kWh electricity | $8.20 per 100 km | $910 |
| United Kingdom | £0.25/kWh electricity | £9.88 per 100 miles | £691 |
A typical year: New Zealand 11,000 km (Ministry of Transport's average for a light vehicle); Australia 11,100 km (ABS Survey of Motor Vehicle Use average); United Kingdom 11,265 km (DfT National Travel Survey average of about 7,000 miles); United States 21,726 km (FHWA average of about 13,500 miles). Real costs depend on how and where you drive. Work out a particular trip.
Official figures by year
From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.
| Year | Fuel | Uses | UK | US | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Electric | 25.0 kWh/100km | 2.5 mi/kWh | 84 MPGe | 140 km |
| 2016 | Electric | 25.0 kWh/100km | 2.5 mi/kWh | 84 MPGe | 140 km |
| 2015 | Electric | 24.9 kWh/100km | 2.5 mi/kWh | 84 MPGe | 140 km |
| 2014 | Electric | 24.9 kWh/100km | 2.5 mi/kWh | 84 MPGe | 140 km |
Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive questions
How much electricity does the Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive use?
The 2015 Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive uses 24.9 kWh/100km officially (2.5 mi/kWh, 84 MPGe). Its official range is 87 miles (140 km).
How much does a Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive cost to run a year in the US?
About $972 a year at today's average electricity price of $0.18/kWh and a typical year's driving in the US.
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