| Mercedes-Benz B-Class | |
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| Overview | |
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| Also called | B-Class Sports Tourer |
| Production | June 2004 – present |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Subcompact executiveMPV[1] |
| Body style | 5-doorhatchback |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive /four-wheel-drive |
TheMercedes-Benz B-Class is asubcompact executive car manufactured and marketed byMercedes-Benz since 2005. Based on theA-Class with larger dimensions, the European New Car Assessment Programme (Euro NCAP) classifies it as asmall MPV.[2]
Mercedes-Benz had presented a concept carVision BCompact Sports Tourer at the 2004Paris Motor Show. The concept previewed some features that would be available on the production B-Class. TheVision B was based on the layered platform, so that the drivetrain would be placed partly in front of and underneath the passengers.[3]
As of 20 December 2013, delivery of B-Class vehicles reached 1 million sales worldwide since its launch in 2005.[4]
| First generation | |
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 Pre-facelift | |
| Overview | |
| Model code | W245 |
| Production | June 2004[5] – 2011 |
| Assembly | Germany:Rastatt |
| Body and chassis | |
| Related | A-Class (W169) |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | |
| Transmission | 5-speedmanual 6-speed manual CVT |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2006–08: 2,786 mm (109.7 in) 2009–11: 2,779 mm (109.4 in) |
| Length | 4,270 mm (168.1 in) |
| Width | 1,778 mm (70.0 in) |
| Height | 2006–08: 1,613 mm (63.5 in) 2009–11: 1,603 mm (63.1 in) |
The first-generation B-Class was introduced in Europe, Australia, and other parts of the world in early 2005, and in Canada in late 2005. It was marketed globally except in the United States, where it was unable to price match the vehicle for profit.[6][7] The B-Class usesfront-wheel drive with sandwich floor construction, parabolic rear suspension,[8] and atwo-box design — one for thedrivetrain and another for the shared passenger and luggage compartment. The B-Class maximises its interior volume via its height. Having derived from the smaller A-Class, it retained that car's sandwich floor concept.[9]
All models included passiveautomobile safety systems includingESP,ABS,traction control, cornering lights, active lighting system, and headlamp assist.[10] In the event of a frontal impact the engine and transmission slide beneath the passenger compartment.
In 2008, it was updated with astart-stop system and a BlueEFFICIENCY option.[11] A new NGT variant was added, which could burn either petrol ornatural gas.[12]
In 2011, Mercedes-Benz did a world tour with three of itsMercedes-Benz F-Cell vehicles, one of which was the B-Class. Thehydrogen-poweredfuel cell vehicle was driven more than 30,000 kilometres in a circumnavigation of the globe, starting and ending inStuttgart.[13]
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The B160 and B180 conform toEuro V emission standards. The rest of the engines conform toEuro IV emission standards. Adiesel particulate filter is available as an option for the diesel units (this reduces about 99% of the particle emissions, without the need for additives).
| Model | Type | Power | Torque | Transmission | Top Speed | 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) | Economy (MPG) [clarification needed] | Emissions | Years |
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| Petrol | |||||||||
| B160 | 1.5 L I4 | 95 PS (70 kW; 94 hp) | 140 N⋅m (103 lb⋅ft) | 5-speed Manual | 174 km/h (108 mph) | 13.2 secs | 44.1 mpg | 149 g/km | |
| B170 B180 | 1.7 L I4 | 116 PS (85 kW; 114 hp) | 155 N⋅m (114 lb⋅ft) | 5-speed Manual CVT | 184 km/h (114 mph) | 11.3 secs | 44.8 mpg | 146 g/km | 2005–2009 2009–2011 |
| B200 | 2.0 L I4 | 136 PS (100 kW; 134 hp) | 185 N⋅m (136 lb⋅ft) | 5-Speed Manual CVT | 196 km/h (122 mph) | 10.1 secs | 39.2 mpg | 173 g/km | |
| B200 Turbo | 2.0 L I4 turbo | 193 PS (142 kW; 190 hp) | 280 N⋅m (207 lb⋅ft) | 6-Speed Manual CVT | 225 km/h (140 mph) | 7.6 secs | 35.8 mpg | 190 g/km | |
| Diesel | |||||||||
| B180 CDI | 2.0 L I4 | 109 PS (80 kW; 108 hp) | 250 N⋅m (184 lb⋅ft) | 6-Speed Manual CVT | 183 km/h (114 mph) | 11.3 secs | 54.3 mpg | 136 g/km | |
| B200 CDI | 140 PS (103 kW; 138 hp) | 300 N⋅m (221 lb⋅ft) | 6-Speed Manual CVT | 200 km/h (124 mph) | 9.6 secs | 54.3 mpg | 136 g/km | ||
| Natural Gas | |||||||||
| B170 NGT | 2.0 L I4 | 116 PS (85 kW; 114 hp) | 165 N⋅m (122 lb⋅ft) | 5-Speed Manual | 184 km/h (114 mph) | 12.4 secs | 38.7 mpg | 135 g/km | |
| Specification | B180 CDI | B200 CDI | B150 | B170/B180 | B200 | B200 Turbo | B170 NGT FuelEfficiency |
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| length | 4,270 mm (168.1 in) | ||||||
| width | 1,777 mm (70.0 in) | ||||||
| height | 1,603 mm (63.1 in) | ||||||
| wheelbase | 2,778 mm (109.4 in) | ||||||
| Kerb weight | 1,435 kg (3,164 lb) | 1,435 kg (3,164 lb) | 1,300 kg (2,866 lb) | 1,310 kg (2,888 lb) | 1,345 kg (2,965 lb) | 1,370 kg (3,020 lb) | 1,445 kg (3,186 lb) |
| tank capacity | 54 L (14 US gal; 12 imp gal) | ||||||
| tank reserve | 6 L (2 US gal; 1 imp gal) | Unknown | |||||
| Cylinders | inline-four | ||||||
| Output hp/rpm | 109 hp (81 kW; 111 PS) /4200 | 140 hp (104 kW; 142 PS) /4200 | 106 hp (79 kW; 107 PS) /5800 | 116 hp (87 kW; 118 PS) /5500 | 136 hp (101 kW; 138 PS) /5750 | 193 hp (144 kW; 196 PS) /5000 | 116 hp (87 kW; 118 PS) |
| Torque Nm/rpm | 250 N⋅m (184 lb⋅ft) /1600-2600 | 300 N⋅m (221 lb⋅ft) /1600-3000 | 160 N⋅m (118 lb⋅ft) /4000-4500 | 155 N⋅m (114 lb⋅ft) /3500-4000 | 185 N⋅m (136 lb⋅ft) /3500-4000 | 280 N⋅m (207 lb⋅ft) /1800-4850 | 165 N⋅m (122 lb⋅ft) /1800- |
| Top Speed | 183 km/h (114 mph) | 200 km/h (124 mph) | 185 km/h (115 mph) | 183 km/h (114 mph) | 196 km/h (122 mph) | 225 km/h (140 mph) | 184 km/h (114 mph) |
| Tires | 205/55 R 16 | 205/55 R 16 | 195/65 R 15 | 195/65 R 15 | 205/55 R 16 | 215/40 R 18 | 195/65 R 15 |
| Test | Score | Rating |
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| Adult occupant: | 34 |  |
| Child occupant: | 37 |  |
| Pedestrian: | 12 | |
| Second generation | |
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| Overview | |
| Model code | W246 |
| Production | November 2011 – December 2018 |
| Model years | 2012–2018 |
| Assembly | |
| Body and chassis | |
| Platform | MFA |
| Powertrain | |
| Transmission | 6-speedmanual 7-speeddual-clutch 1-speed automatic with fixed ratio |
The W246 was revealed in August 2011,[16] and made its public debut in September 2011 at the2011 International Motor Show Germany. It was announced that the B-Class would come standard with a 6-speed manual transmission, as well as an optional7G-Tronic automatic. Thestart/stop technology was standard on all models.[17]
Mass production of the B-Class started in November 2011 at theRastatt plant in Germany.[18] Additionally, the B-Class was the first vehicle to use the MFA platform.
Safety features include seven to nine airbags, hill-start assist,driver drowsiness detection, tyre pressure monitoring,Pre-Safe system that will tighten seatbelts, and a system that will automatically close the windows and the sunroof if the systems detect an approaching accident. Other safety systems includeanti-lock braking (ABS),electronic stability control (ESC), andbrake assistant (BA).
The B-Class Electric Drive was introduced to the U.S. in December 2013 as an early 2014 model. It is one of the only B-Class models to ever be sold in the U.S. market, as well as being the first Mercedes-Benz vehicle to ever be offered in an electric variant, though it was only available in certain states that requiredZEV mandates. It was originally rebadged as the B-Class Electric Drive, but in 2017, it was renamed the B250e.
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| Third generation | |
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| Overview | |
| Model code | W247 |
| Production | December 2018 – present |
| Model years | 2019–present |
| Assembly | |
| Designer | Slavche Tanevski |
| Body and chassis | |
| Platform | MFA2 |
| Related | A-Class (W177) GLA-Class (H247) CLA-Class (C118) GLB-Class (X247) |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | |
| Transmission | |
| Hybrid drivetrain | Mild Hybrid Plug-in hybrid (B 250 e) |
| Battery | 15.6 kWhlithium-ion (Plug-in hybrid) |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,729 mm (107.4 in) |
| Length | 4,419 mm (174.0 in) |
| Width | 1,796 mm (70.7 in) |
| Height | 1,562 mm (61.5 in) |
The third generation B-Class was launched at theParis Motor Show on 2 October 2018. At launch, the vehicle was claimed to feature the Intelligent Drive semi-automated driving system borrowed from theS-Class.[19]
The design was improved with a much shorter front overhang. The controversial sculpting on the side part of the vehicle was not carried over to the W247 B-Class. Three infotainment system options is available, with entry-level models getting dual seven-inch displays. A seven-inch display with the larger 10.25-inch display is available, with top-tier models getting a pair of the large displays. It is powered by a full MBUX infotainment system, giving B-Class buyers access to its functions through a standard touchscreen. Features such as intelligent voice control, augmented reality, and a head-up display are optional.[19] The all-electric configuration was removed, but aplug-in hybrid option was introduced. The plug-in hybrid comes with a 10.9 kWh battery which optionally supports DC charging and provides a WLTP combined cycle range of 66 km.[20]
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In 2022, the B-Class had received a facelift for the 2023 model year. With close resemblance to theW177 update, the B-Class includes minor differences to the headlights with significant changes to the taillights, along with a changed interior, and improved infotainment adding the newest iteration of the Mercedes-Benz MBUX system. It also removed the manual transmission, alongside the A-Class and CLA as part of Mercedes-Benz's plan to retire manual transmissions.[21][22]
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The hatchback has slightly updated models from pre-facelift and facelift. The AWD models uses Mercedes’ four-wheel drive technology called ‘4Matic’, and with the facelift, petrol models use a 48-voltmild hybrid system.
Spec Model | Engine | Power | Torque | Displacement | Top speed | Transmission | Acceleration (0-60/100) | Drive | |
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| B 160 | 1.3 LM282turboI4 | 80 kW (109 PS; 108 hp) | 180 N⋅m (133 lb⋅ft) | 1,332 cc (81.3 cu in) | 198 km/h (123 mph) | 6-speedmanual | 11.3 sec | FWD | |
| B 180 | 100 kW (136 PS; 134 hp) | 200 N⋅m (148 lb⋅ft) at 1460 | 212 km/h (132 mph) | 6-speedmanual 7-speeddual-clutch | 9.4 sec 9.0 sec (DCT models) | FWD | |||
| B 200 | 120 kW (163 PS; 161 hp) | 250 N⋅m (184 lb⋅ft) at 1630 | 223 km/h (139 mph) | 6-speedmanual 7 or 8-speeddual-clutch | 8.5 sec 8.2 sec (DCT) | FWD AWD (8-sp.DCT) | |||
| B 220 | 2.0 LM260 turbo I4 | 140 kW (190 PS; 187 hp) | 300 N⋅m (221 lb⋅ft) | 1,991 cc (121.5 cu in) | 239 km/h (149 mph) | 7-speeddual-clutch | 7.1 sec | FWD AWD (DCT) | |
| B 250 | 165 kW (224 PS; 221 hp) | 350 N⋅m (258 lb⋅ft) at 1800 | 250 km/h (155 mph) | 7-speeddual-clutch | 7.1 sec | FWD AWD | |||
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| B 180 d | 85 kW (116 PS; 114 hp) at 3400 | 260 N⋅m (192 lb⋅ft) at 1750 | 200 km/h (124 mph) | 6-speedmanual 7 or 8-speeddual-clutch | 10.4 sec | FWD | |||
| B 200 d | 2.0 LOM654 turbo I4 | 110 kW (150 PS; 148 hp) | 320 N⋅m (236 lb⋅ft) | 1,950 cc (119.0 cu in) | 219 km/h (136 mph) | 7 or 8-speeddual-clutch | 8.3 sec | FWD AWD | |
| B 220 d | 140 kW (190 PS; 187 hp) | 400 N⋅m (295 lb⋅ft) | 234 km/h (145 mph) | 7 or 8-speeddual-clutch | 7.2 sec | FWD AWD (8-sp. DCT) | |||
| Plug-in hybrid models | |||||||||
| B 250 e | 1.3 LM282 turbo I4 | 118 kW (160 PS; 158 hp) at 5500 | 230 N⋅m (170 lb⋅ft) | 1,332 cc (81.3 cu in) | 235 km/h (146 mph) | 8-speeddual-clutch | 6.8 sec | FWD | |
Spec Model | All-electric range (WLTP) | All-electric range (NEDC) | Electric motor power | Electric motor torque | Electric top speed | Battery |
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| B 250 e | 56–67 km (35–42 mi) | 70–77 km (43–48 mi) | 75 kW (102 PS; 101 hp) | 330 N⋅m (243 lb⋅ft) | 140 km/h (87 mph) | 15.6kWhlithium-ion |
Spec Model | Engine | Power | Torque | Displacement | Top speed | Transmission | Acceleration (0-60/100) | Drive | |
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| Petrol models | |||||||||
| B 180 | 1.3 LM282turboI4 | 100 kW (136 PS; 134 hp) | 200 N⋅m (148 lb⋅ft) | 1,332 cc (81.3 cu in) | 212 km/h (132 mph) | 7-speeddual-clutch | 9.0 sec | FWD | |
| B 200 | 120 kW (163 PS; 161 hp) | 270 N⋅m (199 lb⋅ft) | 223 km/h (139 mph) | 7-speeddual-clutch | 8.4 sec | FWD | |||
| B 220 | 2.0 LM260 turbo I4 | 140 kW (190 PS; 187 hp) | 300 N⋅m (221 lb⋅ft) | 1,991 cc (121.5 cu in) | 234 km/h (145 mph) | 8-speeddual-clutch | 7.3 sec | AWD | |
| B 250 | 165 kW (224 PS; 221 hp) | 350 N⋅m (258 lb⋅ft) | 250 km/h (155 mph) | 8-speeddual-clutch | 6.5 sec | AWD | |||
| Diesel models | |||||||||
| B 180 d | 2.0 LOM654 turbo I4 | 85 kW (116 PS; 114 hp) | 280 N⋅m (207 lb⋅ft) | 1,991 cc (121.5 cu in) | 200 km/h (124 mph) | 8-speeddual-clutch | FWD | ||
| B 200 d | 110 kW (150 PS; 148 hp) | 320 N⋅m (236 lb⋅ft) | 219 km/h (136 mph) | 8-speeddual-clutch | 8.5 sec | FWD | |||
| B 220 d | 140 kW (190 PS; 187 hp) | 400 N⋅m (295 lb⋅ft) | 234 km/h (145 mph) | 8-speeddual-clutch | 7.4 sec | FWD | |||
| Plug-in hybrid models | |||||||||
| B 250 e | 1.3 LM282 turbo I4 | 160 kW (218 PS; 215 hp) | 270 N⋅m (199 lb⋅ft) | 1,332 cc (81.3 cu in) | 223 km/h (139 mph) | 8-speeddual-clutch | 7.6 sec | FWD | |
Spec Model | All-electric range (WLTP) | All-electric range (NEDC) | Electric motor power | Electric motor torque | Electric top speed | Battery |
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| B 180, B 200, B 220, B 250 | N/A | N/A | 10 kW (14 PS; 14 hp) | 150 N⋅m (111 lb⋅ft) | N/A | N/A |
| B 250 e | 67–77 km (42–48 mi) | N/A | 80 kW (109 PS; 108 hp) | 300 N⋅m (221 lb⋅ft) | N/A | 15.6kWhlithium-ion |
| Test | Points | % |
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| Overall: | | |
| Adult occupant: | 36.6 | 96% |
| Child occupant: | 44.5 | 90% |
| Pedestrian: | 37.7 | 78% |
| Safety assist: | 9.8 | 75% |
| Test | Points | % |
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| Overall: | | |
| Adult occupant: | 36.6 | 96% |
| Child occupant: | 45.4 | 92% |
| Pedestrian: | 37.7 | 78% |
| Safety assist: | 10 | 77% |
| Year | Europe[27] | Canada[28] | U.S.[29] | Mexico | Australia[30] | South Africa[31] |
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| 2005 | 52,942 | |||||
| 2006 | 114,766 | 2,617 | ||||
| 2007 | 108,699 | 3,035 | ||||
| 2008 | 101,072 | 3,207 | ||||
| 2009 | 86,073 | 2,865 | ||||
| 2010 | 82,844 | 2,994 | ||||
| 2011 | 64,198 | 2,218 | ||||
| 2012 | 119,871 | 1,523[32] | ||||
| 2013 | 100,533 | 3,207 | ||||
| 2014 | 83,597 | 2,695 | 774 | 2,364 | 2,002 | |
| 2015 | 79,721 | 2,423 | 1,906 | 1,967 | 1,377 | |
| 2016 | 73,768 | 2,461 | 632 | 1,849 | 1,192 | |
| 2017 | 64,683 | 2,369 | 744 | 1,330 | 338 | |
| 2018 | 61,022 | 1,622 | 844 | 113 | ||
| 2019 | 73,997 | 306 | 193[33] | 1,272 | 147 | |
| 2020 | 44,664 | 513 | 86 | |||
| 2021 | 27,694 | 388 | 34 | |||
| 2022 | 284 |
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