Overview
Mercedes-Benz, simply known as Mercedes, is a leading global luxury automative manufacturer based in Germany. The company is headquartered in Stuttgart and is famed for its high quality passenger vehicles, to include the Mercedes-Maybach.
However, the company is also a leader in manufacturing commercial vehicles, to include the plug-in Mercedes eSprinter commercial EV and the plug-in Mercedes eVito electric van.
Mercedes-Benz EQ is the sub-brand used by the company for its portfolio of battery-electric vehicles (BEVs), plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) and mild hybrids. The pure electric cars are branded as EQ, while the PHEVs are branded as EQ Power. The mild hybrid vehicles are branded as EQ Boost. The PHEV portfolio includes:
- Mercedes A-Class Hatchback PHEV
- Mercedes A-Class Saloon PHEV
- Mercedes B-Class Hatchback PHEV
- Mercedes C-Class Saloon PHEV
- Mercedes C-Class Estate PHEV
- Mercedes E-Class Saloon PHEV
- Mercedes E-Class Estate PHEV
- Mercedes S-Class Saloon PHEV
- Mercedes CLA Coupé PHEV
- Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake PHEV
- Mercedes GLA SUV PHEV
- Mercedes GLC SUV PHEV
- Mercedes GLC Coupé PHEV
- Mercedes GLE SUV PHEV
- Mercedes GLE Coupé PHEV
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The Mercedes-Benz B250e PHEV Hatchback
The Mercedes-Benz B Class premium hatchback is currently in its third generation. It was first introduced in 2005. The third generation model was launched in 2018 at the Paris Motor Show. The B Class also includes the B250e plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) variant.
Like the Mercedes A-Class plug-in hybrid, the B-Class plug-in hybrid is also well suited for private and business drivers, who seek a premium badge, lower tailpipe emissions and a higher level of fuel efficiency, in a smaller-sized electric vehicle (EV). In common with both models, is the size of the EV battery. The B250e PHEV also has a 15.6 kWh onboard EV battery, with a zero-tailpipe emission electric range up to 42 miles (WLTP).
The vehicle size and EV range is well suited for driving in cities and towns, but also just as appropriate for shorter distance motorway driving. Driving the EV on electric mode will help save money and also reduce local air pollution.
Depending on where and when the electric car is charged, driving a PHEV on pure electric mode, will cost between 5 pence and 10 pence per mile. Driving a conventional combustion engine car is far more expensive! So, bottom-line, driving on e-mode does lower the cost of motoring and help achieve real financial savings.
The more a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle is driven on the EV mode, the higher the fuel efficiency of the vehicle. Mercedes claims the PHEV has a fuel economy up to 256.9 mpg. Real-world economy will certainly be lower, but substantially better compared to the conventional internal combustion (ICE) variant.
The PHEV has a 7.4 kW AC onboard charger. Put another way, the EV is capable of single-phase AC charging. Given that most homes in the UK are supplied by single-phase power supply, the 7.4 kW onboard charger is well suited. The Mercedes plug-in hybrid does not offer fast DC charging.
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The Mercedes B-Class plug-in hybrid is practical, easy to drive and park. Perfect for congested town and city centres. The interior of the EV is luxurious and high quality, as one can expect from Mercedes. There is also ample headroom and legroom for rear seat passengers. Though the boot space has been reduced due to the onboard EV battery, it still offers decent cargo space (405 L).
Moreover, the EV is technology-filled, to include: Mercedes MBUX infotainment system, wireless charging, driving assistance package, 10.25-inch touchscreen media display, active brake assist – forward collision warning system with autonomous braking intervention, Mercedes me remote services, KEYLESS-GO starting function and a lot more.
In terms of driving performance, the front-wheel drive B250e PHEV will neither disappoint, nor exhilarate! The Mercedes plug-in hybrid combines a 1.3-litre (4-cylinder) petrol engine with a 75 kW electric motor. The electric car achieves 0-62 mph in 6.8 seconds (maximum power: 218 HP). In electric mode, the top speed of the EV is 87 mph and using the combustion engine, the top speed is 146 mph.
The plug-in electric car is suitable for both private and company car drivers. Company car drivers can take advantage of the lower Benefit-in-Kind (BiK) rate, given the lower tailpipe emissions (24g CO2/km). The EV does not qualify for the UK government plug-in car grant (PiCG).
Bottom-line, electric driving is good for the environment and the wallet. You can lease electric vehicles (EVs) via e-zoomed at very competitive prices!
| PROS | CONS |
|---|---|
| Well suited for urban driving | Cheaper PHEV hatchback alternatives |
| Good emission-free EV range (42 miles) | Exterior style a little outdated |
| An efficient electric car and low tailpipe emissions | DC charging not available |
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The Mercedes-Benz B250e PHEV Hatchback (credit: Mercedes)
| At A Glance | |
|---|---|
| EV Type: | Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) |
| Body Type: | Hatchback |
| Plug-In Car Grant (PiCG): | Not Available |
| Engine: | Petrol-Electric |
| Available In UK: | Yes |
| Variants (3 Options) |
|---|
| Mercedes-Benz B250e AMG Line Executive Edition (from £35,970) |
| Mercedes-Benz B250e AMG Line Premium Edition (from £37,470) |
| Mercedes-Benz B250e AMG Line Premium Plus Edition (from £38,970) |
| EV Battery & Emissions | |
|---|---|
| EV Battery Type: | Lithium-ion |
| EV Battery Capacity: | Available in one battery size: 15.6 kWh |
| Charging: | DC charging not available. On-board charger 7.4 kW AC |
| Charge Port: | Type 2 |
| EV Cable Type: | Type 2 |
| Tailpipe Emissions: | 24g (CO2/km) |
| EV Battery Warranty: | 6 years or 62,000 miles |
| Average Cost Of Residential Charging | |
|---|---|
| Battery net capacity : 8.8 kWh | £1.27 |
| Battery net capacity : 11.6 kWh | £1.67 |
| Battery net capacity : 12.0 kWh | £1.73 |
| Battery net capacity : 13.10 kWh | £1.89 |
| Battery net capacity : 14.10 kWh | £2.03 |
- Note 1: The average cost of residential electricity in the UK varies depending on the region, supplier and type of energy used. An average for the UK is 14.40 p/kWh.
- Note 2: Not all EV manufactures make available the data on net EV battery capacity, and in a number of instances the EV battery capacity advertised, does not state if it is gross or net capacity. In general, usable EV battery capacity is between 85% to 95% of the gross available capacity.
| Charging Times (Overview) | |
|---|---|
| Slow charging AC (3 kW – 3.6 kW): | 6 – 12 hours (dependent on size of EV battery & SOC) |
| Fast charging AC (7 kW – 22 kW): | 3 – 8 hours (dependent on size of EV battery & SoC) |
| Rapid charging AC (43 kW): | 0-80%: 20 mins to 60 mins (dependent on size of EV battery & SoC) |
- Note 1: SoC: state of charge
| Dimensions | |
|---|---|
| Height (mm): | 1574 |
| Width (mm): | 2020 |
| Length (mm): | 4419 |
| Wheelbase (mm): | 2729 |
| Turning Circle (m): | 11.0 |
| Boot capacity (L): | 405 |
| Mercedes-Benz B250e | |
|---|---|
| EV Battery Capacity: | 15.6 kWh |
| Pure Electric Range (WLTP): | 41 – 42 miles |
| Electric Energy Consumption (kWh/100km): | 15.4 |
| Fuel Consumption (MPG): | 256.9 |
| Charging: | DC charging not available. On-board charger 7.4 kW AC |
| Top Speed: | 146 mph (electric mode: 87 mph) |
| 0-62 mph: | 6.8 seconds |
| Drive: | Front-wheel drive (FWD) |
| Electric Motor (kW): | 75 |
| Max Power (hp): | 218 (system output) |
| Torque (Nm): | 450 (system output) |
| Transmission: | Automatic |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Kerb Weight (kg): | 1,725 |
| Colours: | 6 |
| NCAP Safety Rating: | Five-Star |
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