The Mercedes-Benz B-Class is a subcompact executive car manufactured and marketed by Mercedes-Benz since 2005. Based on the A-Class with larger dimensions, the European New Car Assessment Programme (Euro NCAP) classifies it as a small MPV.[2]
| 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 executive MPV[1] |
| Body style | 5-door hatchback |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive / four-wheel-drive |
Mercedes-Benz had presented a concept car Vision B Compact Sports Tourer at the 2004 Paris Motor Show. The concept previewed some features that would be available on the production B-Class. The Vision 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 December 20, 2013, delivery of B-Class vehicles reached 1 million since its launch in 2005.[4]
First generation (W245; 2005)
edit| 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-speed manual 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 spring 2005, and in Canada in autumn 2005. The B-Class uses front-wheel drive with sandwich floor construction, parabolic rear suspension,[6] and a two-box design — one for the drivetrain 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.[7]
All models included passive automobile safety systems including ESP, ABS, traction control, cornering lights, active lighting system, and headlamp assist.[8] In the event of a frontal impact the engine and transmission slide beneath the passenger compartment.
In 2008, it was updated with a start-stop system and a BlueEFFICIENCY option.[9] A new NGT variant was added, which could burn either gasoline or natural gas.[10]
In 2011, Mercedes-Benz did a world tour with three of its Mercedes-Benz F-Cell vehicles, one of which was the B-Class. The hydrogen-powered fuel cell vehicle was driven more than 30,000 kilometres in a circumnavigation of the globe, starting and ending in Stuttgart.[11]
Pre-facelift
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Pre-facelift (rear)
Facelift
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Interior (facelift)
Engines
editThe B160 and B180 conform to Euro V emission standards. The rest of the engines conform to Euro IV emission standards. A diesel 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 | |
Specifications
edit| 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 |
Second generation (W246; 2011)
edit| 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-speed manual 7-speed dual-clutch 1-speed automatic with fixed ratio |
The W246 was revealed in August 2011,[12] and made its public debut in September 2011 at the 2011 International Motor Show Germany. It was announced that the B-Class would come standard with a 6-speed manual transmission, as well as an optional 7G-Tronic automatic. The start/stop technology was standard on all models.[13]
Mass production of the B-Class started in November 2011 at the Rastatt plant in Germany.[14] 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 include anti-lock braking (ABS), electronic stability control (ESC), and brake 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 required ZEV mandates. It was originally rebadged as the B-Class Electric Drive, but in 2017, it was renamed the B250e.
Gallery
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2014 Mercedes-Benz B 180 (pre-facelift; Australia)
Third generation (W247; 2019)
edit| 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 kWh lithium-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 the Paris Motor Show on 2 October 2018. At launch, the vehicle was claimed to feature the Intelligent Drive semi-automated driving system borrowed from the S-Class.[15]
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.[15] The all-electric configuration was removed, but a plug-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.[16]
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Interior (pre-update)
2023 facelift
editIn 2022, the B-Class had received a facelift for the 2023 model year. With close resemblance to the W177 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.[17][18]
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Engines
editThe 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-volt mild hybrid system.
Pre-facelift models (2018–2022)
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Engine | Power | Torque | Displacement | Top speed | Transmission | Acceleration (0-60/100) | Drive | |
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| Petrol models | |||||||||
| B 160 | 1.3 L M282 turbo I4 | 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-speed manual | 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-speed manual 7-speed dual-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-speed manual 7 or 8-speed dual-clutch |
8.5 sec 8.2 sec (DCT) |
FWD AWD (8-sp. DCT) | |||
| B 220 | 2.0 L M260 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-speed dual-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-speed dual-clutch | 7.1 sec | FWD AWD | |||
| Diesel models | |||||||||
| 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-speed manual 7 or 8-speed dual-clutch |
10.4 sec | FWD | |||
| B 200 d | 2.0 L OM654 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-speed dual-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-speed dual-clutch | 7.2 sec | FWD AWD (8-sp. DCT) | |||
| Plug-in hybrid models | |||||||||
| B 250 e | 1.3 L M282 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-speed dual-clutch | 6.8 sec | FWD | |
Spec Model
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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) | 15.6 kWh lithium-ion |
Facelift models (2023–present)
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Engine | Power | Torque | Displacement | Top speed | Transmission | Acceleration (0-60/100) | Drive | |
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| B 180 | 1.3 L M282 turbo I4 | 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-speed dual-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-speed dual-clutch | 8.4 sec | FWD | |||
| B 220 | 2.0 L M260 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-speed dual-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-speed dual-clutch | 6.5 sec | AWD | |||
| Diesel models | |||||||||
| B 180 d | 2.0 L OM654 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-speed dual-clutch | FWD | ||
| B 200 d | 110 kW (150 PS; 148 hp) | 320 N⋅m (236 lb⋅ft) | 219 km/h (136 mph) | 8-speed dual-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-speed dual-clutch | 7.4 sec | FWD | |||
| Plug-in hybrid models | |||||||||
| B 250 e | 1.3 L M282 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-speed dual-clutch | 7.6 sec | FWD | |
Spec Model
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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 | 15.6 kWh lithium-ion |
Sales
edit| Year | Europe[21] | Canada[22] | U.S.[23] | Mexico | Australia[24] | South Africa[25] |
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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[26] | ||||
| 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[27] | 1,272 | 147 | |
| 2020 | 44,664 | 513 | 86 | |||
| 2021 | 27,694 | 388 | 34 | |||
| 2022 | 284 |
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External links
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- B-Class - Official Mercedes-Benz International page
- Official Mercedes-Benz Canada B200 marketing page
- Mercedes B-Class Now Sold In Canada
- Mercedes-Benz B-Class Mercedes-Benz B-Class UK Information
Press kit: