Used 2017 Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive Consumer Reviews
Used B-Class Electric Drive for sale
We have a limited number of reviews for the 2017 B-Class Electric Drive, so we've included reviews for other years of the B-Class Electric Drive since its last redesign.
Love this car!
rickc7, 01/10/2015
updated 07/14/2017
2014 Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive 4dr Hatchback (electric DD)
20 of 21 people found this review helpful
I've been driving my B class electric for 2 months now. I truly enjoy every time I get in this car. It is surprisingly quick off the line and passing on the highway. Okay, it's not a Tesla S, but it is a great car for half the price (the battery and motor are from Tesla). Mine has the Range package which includes the range extender (haven't used it yet), the heated windshield, the Harmon-Kardon sound system and the extra sound-proofing insulation in the doors and roof. This makes it a very quiet car. The sound system is much better than any car I've ever owned (may be partly due to the lack of engine noise). I drive it every day for commuting. UPDATE: have now been driving this car for over 2 years and still love it. Off the line it's very quick, overall it's quiet, very spacious, elegant and comfortable inside. gets much farther on a charge (100 mi) than my girlfriend's Leaf (60-70 mi). The only downside is the lack of a DC fast charge port. I'm hoping MB will increase the range and add DC FC capability. Update: Still love this car-it is a blast to drive. Easily gets 100 miles per charge. Lease will be up in a few months and would love to get another one, but disappointed MB hasn't come out with a longer range version. I may have to go with the Bolt or the rumored 200 mile Leaf, but I know they don't have the MB quality.
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Mercedes B Electric - great car
Minh, 06/14/2016
2015 Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive 4dr Hatchback (electric DD)
11 of 11 people found this review helpful
With federal and state incentives as well as Mercedes trying to move he lady of the 2015 models, we were able to lease a new 2015 B Electric for less than what we could have for an economy car. The car feels like a Mercedes though the narrow wheels combine with vehicle weight, means that road holding and breaking performance is not great. The range extender model gives us just over 100 miles when needed. This is our first electric car and we will never go back to internal combustion engines. Looking forward to EVs with 200 mile ranges that are more affordable.
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A great value, despite being anomalous for M-B USA
Brian Smith, 01/04/2016
updated 01/05/2017
2014 Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive 4dr Hatchback (electric DD)
11 of 11 people found this review helpful
These vehicles have commonly been leased/sold at considerable discounts to MSRP in low volume. Compared to the M-B vehicles offered at similar MSRP that we have driven as dealer loaners, such as the C-class and the GLA/GLC, the B-class is better appointed inside for couples or families, and is much less costly to own and operate. This is our first electric vehicle, and our first Mercedes-Benz. We were attracted, in large part, due to its safety, performance, interior room, and the fact that it doesn't have an "electric car" outward appearance. A set of BBS RX wheels further eliminated the "electric car" look. The fact that the B-class is sold in various configurations worldwide, and the Tesla-sourced motor abetted our confidence in selecting the electric drive U.S. version. After 2 years, we are still very happy with the B-class and our decision, we are more educated about electric vehicles, and we would repeat the decision similarly, perhaps with the exception of insisting upon the range extender package to ameliorate our sub-freezing use of the vehicle and to better accommodate longer weekend getaway trips. Information risk was higher than average at the time of purchase, but the choice of the B-class over competing electric vehicles (and not in relation to any other M-B product) has proven to be a good selection. Understated value may be the theme here, and I'm glad we were able to spot it. Many of the benefits of the B-class over other electric vehicles are not those that are easily represented in comparison charts, just as many operating benefits of electric vehicles are not easily represented in comparison charts. If M-B revamped this model, or produced another electric vehicle at or below $65,000 MSRP, we'd be in the market. In the meantime, we'll be watching the used market prices as these vehicles come off-lease. Sometimes the dealer attempts to charge for the periodic battery dessicant changes, which are in fact warranty items for the 2014 year model we have, but they have always adjusted bills after being presented the correct information. The first service part was been the charge port door latch, which intermittently failed to latch closed, and was replaced under warranty. The second was related to the recall of the motor drive ECU, after an intermittent transmission warning light was not resolved by firmware updates, also covered under warranty.
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USED Buyers BEWARE
B-aware-class, 03/28/2021
2014 Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive 4dr Hatchback (electric DD)
15 of 16 people found this review helpful
Bought my '14 B class used in June of '16 off a lease very cheap. In nearly 5 years I've driven over 60,000 miles and the car is great. More general pros than cons and the car has generally been trouble free. HOWEVER, there is a gasket seals issue in the motor that will cause coolant to leak into internal motor components that will eventually cause a full seizure of the motor. This is a "when" not "if" scenario. Costs for a motor replacement or rebuild range from $5,000 to $10,000. Do your due diligence before purchase and try to find out if the motor has been replaced already. Otherwise there is a simple test to see if the coolant leak is present. Find the video on YouTube called "Mercedes B-Class/B250e Drive Unit Coolant Leak Check". It will save you in the long run, trust me.
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GREAT CITY CAR
GT3CARL, 08/02/2020
updated 02/06/2023
2017 Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive B 250e 4dr Hatchback (electric DD)
12 of 13 people found this review helpful
Mercedes quality, solid construction, good performance and utility, fun to drive, and great value on the used market. The only down sides are limited range by present day standards, and a charge rate that maxes out at Level-2, which is about 3.5-hours at best. The B250e is perfect for around town transportation, and there is an upside of the limited range, a small drive battery is lighter and will be much less expensive when it's time for replacement. If you are considering buying one of these, make certain that the 8-year/100k mile drive battery warranty is certified by a Mercedes Benz franchised dealer as valid; important because an annual and free of charge battery check by an M-B dealer is required to maintain the warranty. If one annual battery check is missed, the warranty is no longer valid and can't be reinstated.
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