The B-Class F-CELL is going to be a milestone for Mercedes-Benz. "The B-Class F-CELL is taking on a pioneering role as the world's first fuel cell powered automobile to be produced under series production conditions." According to Mercedes.
Based on Mercedes-Benz's B-Class platform, the front-wheel drive B-Class f-cell combines a high-performance hydrogen fuel cell system with an electric motor, producing an output of 100kW (136hp) and peak torque is 290Nm. The reason for its power is the gaseous hydrogen which reacts with atmospheric oxygen at 700 bar to generate a current for the electric motor. The performance figure is comparable to a 2.0-liter gas-powered vehicle. Its top speed reaches 170km/h (105.6 mph), just 26km/h (16.2 mph) less than the naturally aspirated B200.
The fuel cell system uses a1.4 khw lithium-ion battery to capture and store any energy wasted during acceleration and braking. The battery serves the additional purpose of providing a back up power source for the electric motor. With a recharge time of only three minutes, the car will be able to run for 250 miles.
As for fuel cell vehicles, it’s difficult to start in cold weather. However, Mercedes has solved the problem successfully. The B-Class F-CELL is capable of starting even at minus 25 degrees Celsius (-13 F).
This environmentally friendly vehicle manages to run with zero emissions. It also boasts a fuel consumption figure equivalent to 3.3 litres of diesel per 100km in the Euro cycle (71.2 mpg US), or a range of 400km (248.5 mi). The fuel efficiency is 86.6 mpg on the European combined cycle.
Inside, the Mercedes-Benz basic accessories such as leather upholstery, automatic climate control and the COMAND system are equipped.
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