Mercedes-Benz has rejuvenated its B-Class
lineup in the UK with a plug-in hybrid derivative, dubbed the B250e. Available
to order in the United Kingdom, it will be offered in three trim levels, the
AMG Line Executive, AMG Line Premium and AMG Line Premium Plus, with pricing
starting at £ 35,280 (US$ 44,797), £ 36,780
(US$ 46,701) and £ 38,280 (US$ 48,606) respectively.
Standard features include MBUX
infotainment system, automatic climate control, heated front seats, wireless
smartphone charging and integration, leather and microfiber upholstery, privacy
rear glass and 18-inch wheels. The AMG Line Premium adds digital gauges,
augmented reality for navigation, illuminated door sills, ambient lighting,
keyless entry&go and more premium sound system. The AMG Line Premium Plus
brings the LED headlights, panoramic sunroof, Traffic Sign Assist and memory
settings for the front seats.
Customers can spec the B250e AMG Line
Premium Plus with the only standalone option, the £ 1,495 (US$ 1,898) Driving
Assistance Package. This adds safety gear such as the active braking assist
with cross-traffic function, active blind spot assist, active distance assist
distronic, active lane-change assist, active emergency stop assist, active
speed limit assist, active steering assist, evasive steering assist, pre-safe
plus and route-based speed adaptation.
The plug-in hybrid version of the compact
minivan has a zero-emission range of up to 68 km, provided by the
10.6 kWh battery pack that features a 7.4 kW AC on-board charger. Power comes
from the 1.3-liter turbocharged gasoline engine that makes 156 HP and 230 Nm of torque, and 100 HP and 330 Nm electric motor. The powertrain has a total system output of 215 HP and 450 Nm, channeled to the wheels through an
eight-speed automatic transmission.
