The Mercedes-Benz B-Class was introduced for the 2006 model year as a subcompact executive car based on the A-Class,. The Mercedes-Benz B-Class was a front-wheel drive four-door classified as an MPV (Multi Purpose Vehice) because of it´s capabilities and size. It was launched  with the W245 platform, followed by the W246 in 2011 and in 2019, the W247 was available as the third generation. The all-electric B-Class Electric Drive (the only variant sold in the US) was discontinued on 2017.