Review: Mercedes-Benz unveils B-Class E-Cell Plus

Mercedes Benz, the name that has its own charisma in the world of hot wheels has unveiled its new electric concept car named Mercedes Benz Concept B-Class E-Cell Plus at the Frankfurt International Motor Show in September 2011. While Benz has got a range of cars that makes any car lover go crazy, it reportedly took all measures not to disappoint its fans and even the critics.

Mercedes-Benz B-Class E-CELL Plus

It is the first ever electric car rolled out from Mercedes family. However, this car can also run on petrol. Yes, it consists of dual engine and supports both electric drive and the fuel drive. More about this beautiful car below. This car is likely to hit the international market very soon.

What does it offer?

Mercedes Benz Concept B-Class E-Cell Plus car has different looks compared to other cars that rolled out from this company. This is designed specifically for the regular city use without extending 600 kilometers. However, the company has claimed that this car can even be used for the long drives. There’s no special metallic symbol of the Mercedes Benz logo on its hood. In fact, many reports have proved that half of the people who purchase Mercedes look go crazy about the logo on the hood of the vehicle. It is treated as the status symbol indeed. This car has got a decent look if not awesome looks. The vinyl paint on the car surely adds beauty to Mercedes Benz Concept B-Class E-Cell Plus. The window tint is also good and the hood is not too big like other Mercedes cars. This one more or less resembles the Indica car by Tata Motors. The rear end of the car is more beautiful than the front part. The car looks very stylish from back. Coming to the speed, the car’s maximum speed is 150 kilometers per hour. Although it’s not a very good speed, the best part of the car is that it can touch 100 kilometers speed in as less as 11 seconds. Since this car runs on electric battery too, it is an ecofriendly car for sure.

The beauty

The looks of the car are really good. Right from the front bumpers to rear lights, the company has took all measures to make sure that the car doesn’t lose even a pinch of beauty. The rear window glass is very narrow and adds special beauty to the car while the rear lights start from the middle of the back and ends a few centimeters above the rear wheels. The window tint was classic black and guys there could be an option to change the window tint according to the taste. This would be ascertained only when the car hits the market for grabs. As mentioned above, this electric car can also run on fuel. The fuel tank is at the rear end and opening is toward the left side with lite blue color stylish frame.

Beast

Concept B-Class E-Cell Plus by Mercedes-Benz has got 50 kW petrol engine. It is totally an ecofriendly car and emits only 32 grams of CO2 per kilometre in combined driving mode. This car has three cylinders and comes with Li-ion battery. There is a generator under the hood of the car that produces the energy while running in the electric mode. The two motors in the car are adjacent to the generator. The battery is placed in the middle part and behind it is the petrol tank.

The thrill

One shouldn’t get depressed looking at the 150 km/h maximum speed of the car. Reason being that this car really catches 100 kilometers speed in just 11 seconds. This would make anyone experience the real speed in no time. The advanced suspension makes sure that the people seated inside feel extremely comfortable. There are five seats inside the car and therefore five persons, including the driver can easily enjoy a perfect drive. The company has claimed that this car can even be used for the long drives.

The interiors

The new concept B-Class car by Mercedes has got awesome interiors. The five seats in the car are beautifully designed to ensure maximum comfort. There’s a small LCD screen toward the left side of the driver wherein the driver can know the information about the battery and the fuel. There’s enough leg room and persons sitting in the car can happily stretch their legs. The adjustable steering is very small and is beautifully designed.

The exteriors

This car has got good looks. Not to forget is the vinyl paint and the rims of the car when we talk about Concept B-Class E-Cell Plus. The side skirts are also designed in such a way that it appeals to almost all hot wheels’ lovers. The company didn’t experiment with the looks and yet made sure that there is a striking balance between the interiors and the exteriors. The roof reminds us about the recently released Volvo car while the front part looks like Indica car. The car looks more beautiful from the back.

Should I buy one?

One can always buy this car if they want to drive an ecofriendly car that gives an option to switch to petrol engine. The emissions of CO2 are also very less compared to other fuel engine cars. However, to those who don't want to lose the thrill even in the long drives, I must say that this car isn't a right choice. It has got only 150 kilometers per hour as its top speed.

The price of the car is yet to be ascertained by Mercedes-Benz and this much-awaited B-CLass E-Cell Plus car is likely to hit the international market very soon. All in all, this car seems to become a big hit due to ecofriendly engine and the satisfactory looks.

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