. PREDATOR Posted June 9, 2020 Posted June 9, 2020 Mercedes-Benz B250e plug-in hybrid goes on sale B-Class mini MPV joins A-Class hatch and forthcoming GLA crossover with new plug-in hybrid variants, priced from £35,280 Mercedes-Benz has released UK pricing and specs for its plug-in hybrid B-Class MPV, available to order now with first examples arriving in late summer. The B250e is priced from £35,280 in entry AMG Line Executive trim. This features standard kit such as the MBUX system with a virtual assistance and the larger 10.235-inch display, heated front seats, climate control, man-made leather, 18-inch alloys and wireless phone charging. Stepping up to AMG Line Premium sees that rise to £36,780, adding the larger 10.25in digital cockpit display, augmented reality sat nav, keyless entry and start, ambient lighting with a choice of 64 colours and an advanced sound system. Premium Plus tops out the range at £38,280. This brings a panoramic sunroof, multi beam LED headlights, a memory function for the electric front seats and Traffic Sign assist. One standalone option is offered: a £1,495 driving assistance package bringing a substantial sweet of advanced technology to boost safety. The B250e joins the A250e hatch and soon-to-arrive GLA250e crossover as platform-sharing PHEVs. The A-Class was the first to be launched, and can be had for £2,300 less than the equivalent spec B-Class. All are powered by a 156bhp 1.3-litre four-cylinder petrol engine and an electric motor producing 101bhp. The EQ Power-badged powertrain’s combined system output is 215bhp and 332lb ft. A 15.6kWh lithium ion battery provides the B250e with an electric-only range of 42 miles on the WLTP test cycle (down 4 miles on the A250e), and can be filled from 10-80% capacity in 25 minutes using a rapid charger. A 7.4kW domestic wallbox will yield a full charge from 10% within 1hr 45min. Performance changes over the standard A250 and B250 are minimal. The A250e will accelerate from 0-62mph in 6.6sec, 0.4sec slower than the lighter petrol variant. The B250e covers the same sprint in 6.8sec. Top speed is 146mph for the hatchbacks and 149mph for the saloon. The new battery pack adds 150kg to the kerbweight of each car, but Mercedes says a rerouted exhaust system and repositioned fuel tank mean boot space is only slightly less than that of conventionally fuelled variants.
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