Model year guide

2016 Mercedes-benz B 250E

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2016 Mercedes-benz B 250E is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 365 on record.

2016 Mercedes-benz B 250E at a glance

Safety recalls2
Combined84 MPGe

Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2016 Mercedes-benz B 250E recalls 2

Communication NHTSA Campaign #19V787000 · manufacturer #2019120008 · 01/11/2019

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2013-2017 vehicles due to a software fault that may cause the date and time for the emergency call system (eCall) to differ from the actual date and time, potentially relaying an inaccurate vehicle location. For a full list of the affected models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2019/RMISC-19V787-4620.pdf

Fix: MBUSA has initiated an Over the Air (OTA) remote update. MBUSA will also notify owners, and dealers will check software for a successful OTA or update the communication module software as needed, free of charge. The recall began December 23, 2019. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-…

Air Bags:frontal NHTSA Campaign #17V627000 · manufacturer #2017110011 · 06/10/2017

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling these vehicles: 2014-2018 CLA250, CLA250 4Matic, CLA45 AMG 4Matic, 2015-2018 GLA250, GLA250 4Matic, GLA45 AMG 4Matic, C300 4Matic, C63S AMG, 2012-2014 C250, C350, C300 4Matic, E550 4Matic, 2013-2014 C63 AMG, 2012-2015 C250 Coupe, C350 Coupe, C63 AMG Coupe, 2013-2015 C350 4Matic Coupe, GLK250 4Matic BlueTec, GLK350, GLK350 4Matic, 2016-2017 C350e, C43 AMG, 2015 C400 4Matic…

Fix: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will add sufficient grounding to the steering components, free of charge. The recall began in December 6, 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-496-3691.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 7 Oct 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2016 Mercedes-benz B 250E efficiency & running costs

Combined84 MPGe
City85 MPGe
Highway82 MPGe
Est. annual energy cost$900
EPA size classMidsize Cars
TransmissionAutomatic (A1)
Electric range87 mi
Charge time (240V)3.5 hours
Passenger volume90 cu ft
Cargo volume22 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$7,500 less

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2016 Mercedes-benz B 250E costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Energy (5 yrs)$4,500
Energy only$4,500
Per mile$0.06

How this is estimated: energy is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2016 Mercedes-benz B 250E vehicles on record

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2016 Mercedes-benz B 250E — frequently asked questions

Does the 2016 Mercedes-benz B 250E have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2016 Mercedes-benz B 250E. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are free.

What gas mileage does the 2016 Mercedes-benz B 250E get?

The 2016 Mercedes-benz B 250E has a U.S. EPA estimate of 84 MPGe combined (85 city / 82 highway).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.