Mercedes-Benz will bring the B-Class to the U.S.

- But will the electric motor only version of this car is sold in the U.S. since early 2014.
At the New York International Auto Show 2013, Mercedes-Benz has officially introduced its B-Class to U.S. customers. However, this is not the normal version of the B-Class, which is the B-Class equipped with electric motors operating range of about 200 km, the car will be sold in the U.S. in early 2014.
According to published information on Carscoop, in line B-Class of Mercedes-Benz, will only have the B-Class equipped with electric motors sold in the U.S. market. The car is equipped with an electric motor with a capacity of 134 hp, maximum torque 310 Nm. This electric car can accelerate from 0-96 km / h in "less than 10 seconds". Maximum speed of the vehicle is limited to 160 km / h.
Provide energy for electric motors in the B-Class is a lithium-ion battery system under the floor, in a Mercedes-Benz called "energy space, which saves space and makes the vehicle safer, especially if there is a collision. Thanks to this solution, the electric-powered B-Class is spacious interior and luggage compartment as the other versions.
According to Mercedes-Benz, the battery system on the B-Class can be charged via the power system family, with charging enough time to driving about 96 km is 2 hours if recharged using electricity 240V/40A in the United States, and 1.5 hours if charged by 400V power source in Europe.
One of the highlights of the B-Class EV are driving can easily access information through the channels connected to the Internet using a computer or smartphone.
According to Mercedes-Benz, this feature can help to check the battery charge status, scope of operation of the vehicle.
Outside, the car design and style identical to the B-Class criteria. This electric-powered B-Class will be sold in the U.S. from early 2014, while European customers can own later this year.