Mercedes unveiled an eco-friendly version of the B-Class at the New York Auto Show. We talk about the new B-Class Electric Drive, a model which is expected to hit the market next year.
Power is provided by an electric motor offering 134 horses and 310Nm of torque, enough for a 0-100 km/h sprint in about 10 seconds.
![Mercedes B-Class Electric Drive](https://www.automotorblog.com/storage/2013/03/Mercedes-B-Class-Electric-Drive-1.jpg)
Mercedes says that the model is able to hit a top speed of 160 km/h while the lithium-ion battery pack provides a driving range of 200 kilometers.
![Mercedes B-Class Electric Drive](https://www.automotorblog.com/storage/2013/03/Mercedes-B-Class-Electric-Drive-2.jpg)
Charging the batteries to 50% will take less than 2 hours while a full charge will take slightly more. Standard features for the new Mercedes B-Class Electric Drive include MP3 and USB connectivity, voice control, satellite navigation, Active Parking Assist, Blind Spot Assist and more other safety systems.
![Mercedes B-Class Electric Drive](https://www.automotorblog.com/storage/2013/03/Mercedes-B-Class-Electric-Drive-3.jpg)
More information on the new German model including pricing and availability info will be released as the model’s debut gets closer.
![Mercedes B-Class Electric Drive](https://www.automotorblog.com/storage/2013/03/Mercedes-B-Class-Electric-Drive-4.jpg)