DecodedCarsMercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive
4 model years from 2014 to 2017, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.
- Model years
- 2014–2017
- Class
- Midsize Cars
- Latest engines
- Electric
- EV range
- up to 87 mi
- Latest rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 2 campaigns, all years
- Most complaints
- 2015 (25)
- Fewest problems
- 2017
- Interest
- 1,996 Wikipedia views / 30 days
The 2017 B-Class Electric Drive in brief
The 2017 Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive is a midsize car powered by electricity and front-wheel drive.
The electric version has an EPA-rated range of up to 87 miles and takes about 3.5 hours to charge on a 240-volt Level 2 charger.
NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.
There are no recalls or owner complaints on file with NHTSA for this model year.
The Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive has 4 model years in our data, from 2014 to 2017.
Owners most often report problems with the power train (25), engine (16), electrical system (13).
Buying used? 2017 has the fewest problems in our data, and 2015 is the year to avoid.
2015 has the most recalls (2); all years together count 2 campaigns and 50 owner complaints.
How the 2014 B-Class Electric Drive compares
The 2014 Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive is a midsize car powered by electricity and front-wheel drive.
The electric version has an EPA-rated range of up to 87 miles and takes about 3.5 hours to charge on a 240-volt Level 2 charger.
About the Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive
W246 is the internal designation for the second generation Mercedes-Benz B-Class, a range of 5-door hatchbacks produced by German luxury manufacturer Daimler AG under the Mercedes-Benz brand from late 2011 to late 2018. Introduced at the 2011 International Motor Show Germany as a subcompact executive car, model years for the W246 started at 2012 and ranged to 2018. European models went on sale in November 2011. Japanese and Australian models went on sale in April 2012, and Canadian models in late 2012 as the 2013 model year. They were assembled at Rastatt, Germany, and from 2011 at Kecskemét, Hungary. By summer 2013, over 230,000 second generation B-Class cars had been delivered.
From the Wikipedia article "Mercedes-Benz B-Class (W246)", licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
2017 B-Class Electric Drive pros & cons
Full 2017 details →What's good
- No recalls so far
Watch out for
- Short EV rangeUp to 87 miles on a charge (EPA) — plan around charging.
Best and worst years to buy used
2017 B-Class Electric Drive
0 owner complaints · 0 recalls
Year to avoid2015 B-Class Electric Drive
25 owner complaints · 2 recalls
Most reported: Power Train
NHTSA recalls and complaints for 3 model years since 2015; use it alongside a pre-purchase inspection. How we calculate this →
Show all 4 model years side by side
Alternatives to the 2017 B-Class Electric Drive
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 BMW 5 Series | 27 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class | 25 MPG | ★★★★★ | 0 |
| 2017 Tesla Model 3 | 310 mi | Not rated | 16 |
| 2017 Audi A6 | 28 MPG | ★★★★★ | 3 |
| 2017 Lexus LS | 19 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2017 Lexus GS | 31 MPG | Not rated | 3 |
Most common owner-reported problems
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Mercedes-Benz. How we calculate this →