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Mercedes-Benz B-Class
Overview
Manufacturer	DaimlerChrysler (2004–2007) Daimler AG (2007–2022) Mercedes-Benz Group (2022–present)
Also called	B-Class Sports Tourer
Production	June 2004 – present
Body and chassis
Class	Subcompact executive MPV
Body style	5-door hatchback
Layout	Front-engine, front-wheel-drive / four-wheel-drive

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.

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.

As of December 20, 2013, delivery of B-Class vehicles reached 1 million since its launch in 2005.

First generation (W245; 2005)

First generation
Pre-facelift
Overview
Model code	W245
Production	June 2004 – 2011
Assembly	Germany: Rastatt
Body and chassis
Related	A-Class (W169)
Powertrain
Engine	Petrol: 1.5 L M266.920 I4 1.7 L M266.940 I4 2.0 L M266.960 I4 2.0 L M266.980 turbo I4 Diesel: 2.0 L OM640 turbo I4
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, 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.

All models included passive automobile safety systems including ESP, ABS, traction control, cornering lights, active lighting system, and headlamp assist. 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. A new NGT variant was added, which could burn either gasoline or natural gas.

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.

Pre-facelift

• Pre-facelift (front)
• Pre-facelift (rear)

Facelift

• Facelift (front)
• Facelift (rear)
• Interior (facelift)

Engines

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).

Specifications

Second generation (W246; 2011)

Second generation
Overview
Model code	W246
Production	November 2011 – December 2018
Model years	2012–2018
Assembly	Germany: Rastatt Hungary: Kecskemét
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, 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.

Mass production of the B-Class started in November 2011 at the Rastatt plant in Germany. 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

• 2012 Mercedes-Benz B 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (pre-facelift; Australia)
• 2014 Mercedes-Benz B 180 (pre-facelift; Australia)
• 2014 Mercedes-Benz B 180 (pre-facelift; Australia)

Third generation (W247; 2019)

Third generation
Overview
Model code	W247
Production	December 2018 – present
Model years	2019–present
Assembly	Germany: Rastatt Hungary: Kecskemét
Designer	Slavche Tanevski
Body and chassis
Platform	MFA2
Related	A-Class (W177) GLA-Class (H247) CLA-Class (C118) GLB-Class (X247)
Powertrain
Engine	Petrol: 1.3 L M282 turbo I4 2.0 L M260 turbo I4 Petrol plug-in hybrid: 1.3 L M282 turbo I4 Diesel: 1.5 L OM608 turbo I4 2.0 L OM654 turbo I4
Transmission	6-speed manual (2018–2023) 7-speed DCT 7G-DCT 8-speed DCT 8G-DCT
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.

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.

• Rear view
• Progressive (front)
• Progressive (rear)
• Interior (pre-update)

2023 facelift

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.

• 2023 facelift
• Rear
• Interior update

Engines

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.

Pre-facelift models (2018–2022)

Facelift models (2023–present)

Sales

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External links

• 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:

• The B-Class: Heralding a new era in the compact class

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