“I was looking for a FWD electric car and the B-class is a great example. Good range. Very quiet and comfortable. Hope Mercedes plans to keep selling vehicles like this car.”
2015 Mercedes-Benz B-Class: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2015 Mercedes-Benz B-Class is a light equipment update, not a redesign. The main change is standard keyless entry with push-button start.
About the 2015 Mercedes-Benz B-Class
2nd-gen B-Class (W246/W242), second U.S. model year for the electric version.
Mercedes-Benz positioned the B-Class Electric Drive as a practical luxury EV rather than a science-project car. Its core appeal was familiar Mercedes comfort, quick and quiet electric response, useful hatchback cargo space, seating for five, and recognizable safety technology. Compared with many early EVs, it leaned more on everyday ease, cabin quality, and upscale road manners than on standout styling or maximum driving range.
For 2015, the B-Class Electric Drive is a quiet, five-seat premium hatchback powered only by electricity. It has a 177-hp electric motor, front-wheel drive, and an EPA-rated 87-mile range, along with power front seats and a 7-inch infotainment screen. Forward collision warning with braking assistance adds an extra layer of protection.
What changed, by category
Tech
Keyless entry with push-button start becomes standard. The battery-reserve charge setting and electrically heated windshield also move into the standard setup.
2015 Mercedes-Benz B-Class specs and features by trim
| Feature | |
|---|---|
| Engine | Electric Motor |
| Transmission | Single-Speed Fixed Gear |
| Drivetrain | FWD |
| Fuel Type | Electric |
| Horsepower | 177 hp |
| Torque | 251 lb-ft |
| Seats | 5 |
| Doors | 4 |
| Electric Range | 87 |
| MPGe Combined | 84 |
| Alarm System | |
| Automatic Emergency Braking | |
| Blindspot Sensors | |
| Park Assist | |
| Rear View Camera | |
| Alloy Wheels | |
| Navigation System | |
| Premium Audio | |
| Smartphone Interface | |
| Heated Front Seats | |
| Leather Seats | |
| Proximity Keyless Entry | |
| Remote Start | |
Frequently asked questions
Was the 2015 Mercedes-Benz B-Class redesigned?
No. The 2015 B-Class carries over without a redesign or major mechanical changes; its updates focus on newly standard equipment.
What became standard on the 2015 Mercedes-Benz B-Class?
Keyless entry with push-button start, the battery-reserve charge setting, and an electrically heated windshield became standard for 2015.
Did the 2015 B-Class Electric Drive get a new motor or battery?
No. The 2015 B-Class Electric Drive keeps the same electric motor, front-wheel-drive layout, and battery hardware as the prior year.
What is the driving range of the 2015 Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive?
The 2015 B-Class Electric Drive has an EPA-rated driving range of 87 miles.
2015 Mercedes-Benz B-Class Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2015 Mercedes-Benz B-Class.
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2015 Mercedes-Benz B-Class
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“The voice-activated navigation system could make it easier to correct a street address after it is ambiguous. Right now it doesn't offer any option to repeat it or resume the entry of the street no. which it should have gotten right, once the street name is ambiguous.”
“I love my car! It has many great features and the performance is more than expected. I love the fact that I can drive in the carpool lane. It has made my commute way less stressful!! My only complaint is battery capability. I wish it got more than 80 miles to a charge!!”