Mercedes-Benz B-ClassOverviewManufacturerAlso calledB-Class Sports TourerProductionJune 2005 – 2026Body and chassisClassSubcompact executive MPV[1]Body style5-door hatchbackLayoutFront-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.[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 20 December 2013, delivery of B-Class vehicles reached 1 million sales worldwide since its launch in 2005.[4]
First generationOverviewModel codeW245ProductionJune 2005[5] – 2011AssemblyGermany: RastattBody and chassisRelatedA-Class (W169)PowertrainEngineTransmission5/6-speed manualCVTDimensionsWheelbase2006-08: 2,786 mm (109.7 in)2009-11: 2,779 mm (109.4 in)Length4,270 mm (168.1 in)Width1,778 mm (70.0 in)Height2006-08: 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 uses front-wheel drive with sandwich floor construction, parabolic rear suspension,[8] 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.[9]
All models included passive automobile safety systems including ESP, 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 a start-stop system and a BlueEFFICIENCY option.[11] A new NGT variant was added, which could burn either petrol or natural gas.[12]
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.[13]
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 Torque Transmission Top Speed 0-100 km/h(0-62 mph) Economy (MPG)[clarification needed] Emissions Years 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 B170B180 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 2005-20092009-2011 B200 2.0 L I4 136 PS (100 kW; 134 hp) 185 N⋅m (136 lb⋅ft) 5-Speed ManualCVT 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 ManualCVT 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 ManualCVT 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 ManualCVT 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 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
The W246 was revealed in August 2011,[16] 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.[17]
Mass production of the B-Class started in November 2011 at the Rastatt 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 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 generationOverviewModel codeW247ProductionDecember 2018 – 2026Model years2019-2026AssemblyDesignerSlavche TanevskiBody and chassisPlatformMFA2RelatedA-Class (W177)GLA-Class (H247)CLA-Class (C118)GLB-Class (X247)PowertrainEngineTransmissionHybrid drivetrainMild Hybrid Plug-in hybrid (B 250 e)Battery15.6 kWh lithium-ion (Plug-in hybrid)DimensionsWheelbase2,729 mm (107.4 in)Length4,419 mm (174.0 in)Width1,796 mm (70.7 in)Height1,562 mm (61.5 in)Curb weight1,385-1,725 kg (3,053-3,803 lb)
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.[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 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.[20]
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.[21][22]
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.
Engines (W247)[23] Engine Power Torque Displacement Top speed Transmission Acceleration (0-60/100) Drive 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 manual7-speed dual-clutch 9.4 sec9.0 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 manual7 or 8-speed dual-clutch 8.5 sec8.2 sec (DCT) FWDAWD (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 FWDAWD (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 FWDAWD 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 manual7 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 FWDAWD 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 FWDAWD (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 Electric details All-electric range (WLTP) All-electric range (NEDC) Electric motor power Electric motor torque Electric top speed Battery 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 Engines (W247 facelift)[24] Engine Power Torque Displacement Top speed Transmission Acceleration (0-60/100) Drive Petrol models 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 Electric details All-electric range (WLTP) All-electric range (NEDC) Electric motor power Electric motor torque Electric top speed Battery 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 Year Europe[27] Canada[28] U.S.[29] Mexico Australia[30] South Africa[31] 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
- 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