Recent content by Alphaman

Mercedes is introducing... a HYBRID! Yes, 20th century hardware where there used to be 21st century tech. Mercedes introduces 2020 B 250 e using EQ Power I doubt we’ll see it on this side of the pond, but no great loss. One neat feature, however, is that there is no 12v starter battery...

Yup, you're right: 110.8 vs. 112.5. Note the footnote at the top of the columns: the Standard test was done at 30ºC, the R+ test, at 16ºC ambient. That's probably a big part of the difference right there; as long as the HVAC was off during both tests, the batteries would be noticeably warmer...

The most interesting things I got out of the report was that the B250e is, as most electrics, the most efficient below 50 MPH. I put the data into a chart: B250e Speed vs. Efficiency chart Also, the range at 70 MPH without Range Plus is 85 miles; turn on R+ and it hits 100. Go slower, and you...

NaviPlus in Australia has a module that is supposed to be able to add CarPlay and Android Auto to any 2014/15 B-class with a supported multimedia system. They also ship internationally. Someone on SpeakEV.com mentioned it in their B forum, I'm just relaying that here...

Man, I almost did that when I got my C230K back in '03. I was going to take my 2 kids for a couple weeks through Europe in our new car -- would've been a great trip! But with the start of the Iraq war, plus my previous car dying, Europe got put on hold. It would be super if such were the case...

It is pretty, isn't it? :D I'm wondering if this "hiatus" between model years, plus the increase in length of the vehicle (as referenced in the article, being 43cm longer) may indicate that it will get an all new power- and drive-train. Of course, the big question is -- will this return to the...

Hi all -- long time lurker, first time poster. Could it be true? A 2019 model? And yes, the ED is mentioned! Anyone have any corroborating evidence? Back to the future: 2019 Mercedes B-Class reveals all its secrets