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Mercedes-Benz F-Cell (photos)

A closer look at Mercedes-Benz's hydrogen-powered vehicle.

Liane Yvkoff
Liane Yvkoff is a freelance writer who blogs about cars for CNET Car Tech. E-mail Liane.
Liane Yvkoff
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Mercedes-Benz F-Cell

The Mercedes-Benz F-Cell is a hydrogen-powered fuel cell vehicle based on the B-Class platform.
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Mercedes-Benz F-Cell--rear

Powered by hydrogen gas, the F-Cell emits water vapor as its only byproduct.
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Mercedes-Benz F-Cell--side

With a 3.7 kg hydrogen tank, the F-Cell has a driving range of about 240 miles based on European drive cycles (190 miles based on U.S. tests).
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Mercedes-Benz F-Cell--cargo

The hydrogen power train doesn't impose on the cargo area, which offers 19.2 cubic feet of storage capacity.
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Mercedes-Benz F-Cell--interior

The front row interior of the F-Cell.
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Mercedes-Benz F-Cell--in-dash display

Energy use shown on the F-Cell's in-dash display screen.
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Mercedes-Benz F-Cell--power train

The F-Cell is powered an electric motor with 134-horsepower and 215 pound-feet of torque.
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Mercedes-Benz F-Cell--U.S. delivery

The F-Cell is can be leased for $849 per month/24 month lease in select U.S. cities.

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