| Mercedes-Benz B-Class | |
| Production: | June 2004 – present |
| Aka: | B-Class Sports Tourer |
| Class: | Subcompact executive MPV[1] |
| Body Style: | 5-door hatchback |
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 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 | |
| Production: | June 2004[5] – 2011 |
| Related: | A-Class (W169) |
| Transmission: | 5-speed manual 6-speed manual CVT |
| Wheelbase: | 2006–08: 109.7inches 2009-11: 109.4inches |
| Length: | 168.1inches |
| Height: | 2006–08: 63.5inches 2009–11: 63.1inches |
| Width: | 70inches |
| Assembly: | Germany: Rastatt |
| Model Code: | W245 |
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]
The 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 | width=60px | Torque ! | Transmission | Top Speed | width=74px | 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) ! | Economy (MPG) | Emissions | width=66px | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol | ||||||||||||
| B160 | 1.5 L I4 | 950NaN0 | 1400NaN0 | 5-speed Manual | 1740NaN0 | 13.2 secs | 44.1 mpg | 149 g/km | ||||
| B170 B180 | 1.7 L I4 | 1160NaN0 | 1550NaN0 | 5-speed Manual CVT | 1840NaN0 | 11.3 secs | 44.8 mpg | 146 g/km | 2005–2009 2009–2011 | |||
| B200 | 2.0 L I4 | 1360NaN0 | 1850NaN0 | 5-Speed Manual CVT | 1960NaN0 | 10.1 secs | 39.2 mpg | 173 g/km | ||||
| B200 Turbo | 2.0 L I4 turbo | 1930NaN0 | 2800NaN0 | 6-Speed Manual CVT | 2250NaN0 | 7.6 secs | 35.8 mpg | 190 g/km | ||||
| Diesel | ||||||||||||
| B180 CDI | 2.0 L I4 | 1090NaN0 | 2500NaN0 | 6-Speed Manual CVT | 1830NaN0 | 11.3 secs | 54.3 mpg | 136 g/km | ||||
| B200 CDI | 1400NaN0 | 3000NaN0 | 6-Speed Manual CVT | 2000NaN0 | 9.6 secs | 54.3 mpg | 136 g/km | |||||
| Natural Gas | ||||||||||||
| B170 NGT | 2.0 L I4 | 1160NaN0 | 1650NaN0 | 5-Speed Manual | 1840NaN0 | 12.4 secs | 38.7 mpg | 135 g/km | ||||
| width=123 | Specification | width=82 | B180 CDI | width=82 | B200 CDI | width=82 | B150 | width=82 | B170/B180 | width=82 | B200 | width=82 | B200 Turbo | width=82 | B170 NGT FuelEfficiency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| length | 42701NaN1 | ||||||||||||||
| width | 17771NaN1 | ||||||||||||||
| height | 16031NaN1 | ||||||||||||||
| wheelbase | 27781NaN1 | ||||||||||||||
| Kerb weight | 14350NaN0 | 14350NaN0 | 13000NaN0 | 13100NaN0 | 13450NaN0 | 13700NaN0 | 14450NaN0 | ||||||||
| tank capacity | 540NaN0 | ||||||||||||||
| tank reserve | 60NaN0 | Unknown | |||||||||||||
| Cylinders | inline-four | ||||||||||||||
| Output hp/rpm | 1090NaN0 /4200 | 1400NaN0 /4200 | 1060NaN0 /5800 | 1160NaN0 /5500 | 1360NaN0 /5750 | 1930NaN0 /5000 | 1160NaN0 | ||||||||
| Torque Nm/rpm | 2500NaN0 /1600-2600 | 3000NaN0 /1600-3000 | 1600NaN0 /4000-4500 | 1550NaN0 /3500-4000 | 1850NaN0 /3500-4000 | 2800NaN0 /1800-4850 | 1650NaN0 /1800- | ||||||||
| Top Speed | 1830NaN0 | 2000NaN0 | 1850NaN0 | 1830NaN0 | 1960NaN0 | 2250NaN0 | 1840NaN0 | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
See main article: Mercedes-Benz B-Class (W246).
| Second generation | |
| Production: | November 2011 – December 2018 |
| Platform: | MFA |
| Transmission: | 6-speed manual 7-speed dual-clutch 1-speed automatic with fixed ratio |
| Model Code: | W246 |
| Model Years: | 2012–2018 |
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.
| Third generation | |
| Production: | December 2018 – present |
| Model Years: | 2019–present |
| Platform: | MFA2 |
| Related: | A-Class (W177) GLA-Class (H247) CLA-Class (C118) GLB-Class (X247) |
| Drivetrain: | Plug-in hybrid (B 250 e) |
| Battery: | 15.6kWh lithium-ion (Plug-in hybrid) |
| Wheelbase: | 27291NaN1 |
| Length: | 44191NaN1 |
| Width: | 17961NaN1 |
| Height: | 15621NaN1 |
| Designer: | Slavche Tanevski |
| Model Code: | W247 |
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. 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]
In 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]
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-volt mild hybrid system.
| Petrol models | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B 160 | 1.3 L M282 turbo I4 | 6-speed manual | 11.3 sec | FWD | |||||
| B 180 | at 1460 | 6-speed manual 7-speed dual-clutch | 9.4 sec 9.0 sec (DCT models) | FWD | |||||
| B 200 | at 1630 | 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 | 7-speed dual-clutch | 7.1 sec | FWD AWD(DCT) | |||||
| B 250 | at 1800 | 7-speed dual-clutch | 7.1 sec | FWD AWD | |||||
| Diesel models | |||||||||
| B 180 d | at 3400 | at 1750 | 6-speed manual 7 or 8-speed dual-clutch | 10.4 sec | FWD | ||||
| B 200 d | 2.0 L OM654 turbo I4 | 7 or 8-speed dual-clutch | 8.3 sec | FWD AWD | |||||
| B 220 d | 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 | at 5500 | 8-speed dual-clutch | 6.8 sec | FWD | ||||
| Petrol models | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B 180 | 1.3 L M282 turbo I4 | 2000NaN0 | 7-speed dual-clutch | 9.0 sec | FWD | ||||
| B 200 | 2700NaN0 | 7-speed dual-clutch | 8.4 sec | FWD | |||||
| B 220 | 2.0 L M260 turbo I4 | 8-speed dual-clutch | 7.3 sec | AWD | |||||
| B 250 | 3500NaN0 | 8-speed dual-clutch | 6.5 sec | AWD | |||||
| Diesel models | |||||||||
| B 180 d | 2.0 L OM654 turbo I4 | 2800NaN0 | 8-speed dual-clutch | FWD | |||||
| B 200 d | 8-speed dual-clutch | 8.5 sec | FWD | ||||||
| B 220 d | 8-speed dual-clutch | 7.4 sec | FWD | ||||||
| Plug-in hybrid models | |||||||||
| B 250 e | 1.3 L M282 turbo I4 | 8-speed dual-clutch | 7.6 sec | FWD | |||||
| B 180, B 200, B 220, B 250 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B 250 e | N/A | N/A | 15.6 kWh lithium-ion |
| Year | Europe[21] | Canada[22] | U.S.[23] | Mexico | Australia[24] | South Africa[25] | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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