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    B-Class range update

    Check out this past discussion http://www.mybclasselectricdrive.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=325 One thing to keep in mind that Mercedes meter shows wall-to-wheel efficiency not accounting for charging losses. Other cars show battery-to-wheel efficiency.
  2. K

    Why 36kwh batteries, but only 28kwh or 31kwh usable

    There are some nuances, but the bottom line is it's done to increase longevity of the battery. If it were always charged to 100%, it would not keep it's capacity for as long as if it's charged to 70%-80%. Same is true for cellphones, but those have shorter lifespan (and some have replaceable...
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    A few questions for current owners

    Thank all for your replies. It's unfortunate that this day and age voice recognition in luxury cars still doesn't work well. It's also unfortunate that MB didn't include cross-traffic alert - the hardware is there - this feature should use the same blind-spot sensors. Other manufacturers...
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    A few questions for current owners

    I've been researching B-class for a while, but haven't gotten a chance to test-drive it yet. Plus no guarantees the car I test drive will have the options I am looking for and dealers are not much help :) 1) For base cars (without Multimedia package) does the phone system automatically sync the...
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