- Newest year: 2017
- Electric
- Midsize cars
- Same as 2016
2014-2017 Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive MPGe & Charging Cost
4 model years · 84 MPGe combined
15,000 mi/yr · residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 10 of 10 midsize car configurations, MY2017. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2014-2017 Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive at a glance
The 2014-2017 Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive covers 4 model years in the EPA database (4 configurations in all), rated 84 MPGe combined. The newest model year, 2017, costs about $1,100 a year to charge for its most efficient version, the B250e FWD (84 MPGe), at residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2015 and 2016; 2017 repeat the values of the year before.
2014-2017 Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Electric | 84 MPGe | $1,100 | Same EPA ratings as 2016 |
| 2016 | Electric | 84 MPGe | $1,100 | Ratings changed |
| 2015 | Electric | 84 MPGe | $1,100 | Ratings changed |
| 2014 | Electric | 84 MPGe | $1,100 | First year |
What the 2017 B250e FWD costs to drive
Per month
$92
$1,100 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$1.83
Per 100 miles
$7.33
Five years
$5,500
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the midsize car median
$1,810less a year
Class median $2,910 a year, MY2017
Based on 15,000 miles a year and residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026).
2017 Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive MPGe
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2017 Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive as for the 2016 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2016 section above.See 2016
EPA range 87 miles.
Electric configurations (1)
| Trim | Drive | kWh/100 mi | MPGe | Range | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B250e (Most efficient) | FWD | 40 | 84 | 87 mi | $1,100 |
MPGe is the distance an electric car travels on 33.7 kWh, the energy in a gallon of gasoline. Fewer kWh per 100 miles means a lower running cost.
2016 Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive MPGe
84 MPGe · $1,100/yr
Versus 2015: The most efficient configuration stays at 84 MPGe. Its annual cost stays at $1,100.
EPA range 87 miles.
Electric configurations (1)
| Trim | Drive | kWh/100 mi | MPGe | Range | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B250e (Most efficient) | FWD | 40 | 84 | 87 mi | $1,100 |
MPGe is the distance an electric car travels on 33.7 kWh, the energy in a gallon of gasoline. Fewer kWh per 100 miles means a lower running cost.
2015 Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive MPGe
84 MPGe · $1,100/yr
Versus 2014: The most efficient configuration stays at 84 MPGe. Its annual cost stays at $1,100.
EPA range 87 miles.
Electric configurations (1)
| Trim | Drive | kWh/100 mi | MPGe | Range | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B-Class Electric Drive (Most efficient) | FWD | 40 | 84 | 87 mi | $1,100 |
MPGe is the distance an electric car travels on 33.7 kWh, the energy in a gallon of gasoline. Fewer kWh per 100 miles means a lower running cost.
2014 Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive MPGe
84 MPGe · $1,100/yr
EPA range 87 miles.
Electric configurations (1)
| Trim | Drive | kWh/100 mi | MPGe | Range | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B-Class Electric Drive (Most efficient) | FWD | 40 | 84 | 87 mi | $1,100 |
MPGe is the distance an electric car travels on 33.7 kWh, the energy in a gallon of gasoline. Fewer kWh per 100 miles means a lower running cost.
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the B250e FWD: $2,900 in Hawaii and $770 in Louisiana, a $2,130 difference.
Similar cars
Closest combined MPGe among MY2017 midsize car models.
Generations
- 2014-2017
Frequently asked questions
How efficient is the 2014-2017 Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive?
EPA rates the 2014-2017 Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive at 84 MPGe combined across 4 configurations and 4 model years. The most efficient version, the 2017 B250e FWD, is rated 84 MPGe (85 city, 82 highway).
Which years were the most efficient in the 2014-2017 Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive?
Every model year of the 2014-2017 Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive tops out at 84 MPGe combined, so no year is better than another.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2014-2017 Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2015 and 2016. In 2017 the values repeat the year before.
How much does it cost to charge a 2017 Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026), the B250e FWD costs about $1,100 a year. Across all 1 configuration the cost runs $1,100 a year.
How much does it cost to drive a 2017 Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive 100 miles?
About $7.33 per 100 miles for the B250e FWD at residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026). That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2017 Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The B250e FWD is rated 85 city and 82 highway MPGe, so it is more efficient in city driving, by 3 MPGe.
How does the 2017 Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive compare with other midsize car configurations?
The B250e FWD costs about $1,100 a year to fuel, $1,810 less than the class median of $2,910, and less than 10 of 10 midsize car configurations. The comparison covers all 180 rated midsize car configurations for MY2017, not weighted by sales.
What is the range and charging cost of the 2017 Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive?
EPA rates the range at 87 miles depending on configuration, and the B250e FWD goes 87 mi. Efficiency is 40 kWh per 100 miles (84 MPGe). At residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026), charging costs $1,100 a year, or $7.33 per 100 miles for the B250e FWD.
Is the 2017 Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive different from the 2016 model?
No. EPA lists the same ratings for 2016 and 2017: 1 configuration rated 84 MPGe combined. See the 2016 Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive for that year.