Mercedes-Benz B-Class
Mercedes-Benz B-Class | |
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Manufacturer | DaimlerChrysler (2005–2007) Daimler AG (2007–present) |
Production | 2005–present |
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Class | Subcompact executive MPV (M) |
Body style | 5-door wagon |
Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive |
The Mercedes-Benz B-Class is a subcompact executive MPV (multi-purpose vehicle) manufactured and marketed by Mercedes-Benz since 2005, and now in its third generation.
Similar to the A-Class, though larger, and with larger engines, the European New Car Assessment Programme (Euro NCAP) still classifies it as a hatchback.[1]
As of December 20, 2013, delivery of B-Class vehicles reached 1 million since its launch in 2005.[2]
First generation (W245; 2005)[]
First generation (W245) | |
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Overview | |
Production | Spring 2005 – 2011 |
Assembly | Germany: Rastatt |
Body and chassis | |
Platform | Mercedes-Benz W245 |
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 in spring 2005, and introduced in Canada in autumn 2005. The B-Class uses front-wheel drive with sandwich floor construction, parabolic rear suspension,[3] and a two-box design — one for the drivetrain and another the shared passenger/luggage compartment. The B-Class maximizes its interior volume via its height. Having derived from the smaller A-Class, it retained that car's sandwich floor concept.[4]
All models included passive automobile safety systems including ESP, ABS, traction control, cornering lights, active lighting system, and headlamp assist.[5] 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.[6] A new NGT variant was added, which could burn either gasoline or natural gas.[7]
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.[8]
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F-Cell
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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).
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 | 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 | 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[]
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)[]
Second generation (W246) | |
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Overview | |
Production | November 2011 – 2019 |
Assembly | |
Body and chassis | |
Platform | MFA |
Related | A-Class (W176) GLA-Class (X156) CLA-Class (C117) |
Powertrain | |
Engine | 1.6L I4 2.0L I4 1.5L Diesel I4 1.8L Diesel I4 2.2L Diesel I4 |
Electric motor | Synchronous Electric Motor[9] |
Transmission | 6-speed manual 7-speed Dual-clutch single speed fixed ratio |
Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 2,699 mm (106.3 in) |
Length | 4,359 mm (171.6 in) |
Width | 1,786 mm (70.3 in) |
Height | 1,557 mm (61.3 in) |
The second generation B-Class was introduced at the 2011 International Motor Show Germany.[10] European models went on sale in November 2011. Japan models went on sale in April 2012. They are assembled at Rastatt, Germany,[11] and from 2011 at Kecskemét, Hungary.[12] By summer 2013, over 230,000 second generation B-Class cars had been delivered.[13]
It included new gasoline and diesel engines, mated to either a six-speed manual or seven-speed dual-clutch transmission.[14] Drag coefficient was lowered, despite growing in overall dimensions to the benefit of interior space. A new four-cylinder engine was introduced with the model, the M270.[15]
Safety systems included adaptive cruise control, blind spot assist and, a collision prevention adaptive brake system.[16]
The vehicle received a facelift in 2015.[17]
Variants and nomenclature[]
The last part of the model name indicates how the vehicle is powered:[18]
- Natural Gas Drive: c, e.g. B 200 c (for compressed natural gas)
- Diesel: d, e.g. B 250 d
- Electric: e, e.g. B 250 e
- Fuel cell f, e.g. B 200 f
- All-wheel drive: i.e. B 250 4MATIC
BlueEFFICIENCY[]
BlueEFFICIENCY is a term used by Mercedes-Benz for a series of measures which reduce fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. These include:[19]
- Start/stop function switches off the engine temporarily when the vehicle is stationary.
- Alternator management for regenerative braking.
- Tyres optimised for rolling resistance have low energy requirements while driving and also help to reduce fuel consumption.
The B 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition was available from September 2011.[20]
B 200 Natural Gas Drive[]
Production version includes a choice of manual and 7G-DCT dual clutch transmission, and was available from early 2013.[21] European model was set to go on sale in February 2014.[2]
B-Class Electric Drive[]
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Initial concept versions of the B-Class Electric Drive were developed under the Mercedes-Benz BlueZERO project using batteries from Li-tec and a drivetrain from Tesla, but Mercedes switched to using a drivetrain developed by Mercedes itself soon after.[22][23] The Electric Drive was previewed at the 2012 Paris Motor Show,[24] the 2013 New York International Auto Show,[25] and the 2013 IAA International Motor Show 2013.[13] Production for retail customers began in April 2014 at Mercedes-Benz Rastatt factory.[26] In May 2014, Mercedes announced the B-Class Electric Drive will be available in Germany and the UK in the first quarter of 2015.[27] In November, Mercedes-Benz announced pricing for Germany and started accepting orders.
The concept has an electric motor rated 136 PS (100 kW; 134 hp) and 310 N⋅m (229 lb⋅ft), 36 kWh lithium-ion battery from Tesla Motors. The vehicle has a driving range of 200 km (124 mi) with a top speed of 150 km/h (93 mph).[24] The battery can be charged at any standard domestic 230 V power outlet or 400 V rapid charging terminal.
Pricing in the U.S. starts at US$41,450 before any applicable tax credits and other government incentives.[28] In 2015, over 1900 electric B-class were sold in the US. The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), under its five-cycle testing, rated the 2014 B-Class Electric Drive with an all-electric range of 87 mi (140 km). The energy consumption was rated at 40 kWh/100 miles for combined city/highway driving, corresponding to a fuel economy of 84 miles per gallon gasoline equivalent - MPGe - (2.8 L/100 km; 101 mpg imp). The rating for city driving is 85 mpg-e (2.8 L/100 km; 102 mpg imp), and 83 mpg-e (2.8 L/100 km; 100 mpg imp) for highway.[29]
Engines[]
Model | Years | Type | Power, torque at rpm |
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B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY | 2011- | 1,595 cc (97 cu in) 16V I4 turbo (M 270 DE 16 AL red.) | 122 PS (90 kW; 120 hp) at 5,000, 200 N⋅m (148 lb⋅ft) at 1,250–4,000 |
B 200 BlueEFFICIENCY | 2011- | 1,595 cc (97 cu in) 16V I4 turbo (M 270 DE 16 AL) | 156 PS (115 kW; 154 hp) at 5,300, 250 N⋅m (184 lb⋅ft) at 1,250–4,000 |
B 200 Natural Gas Drive | 2013- | 1,991 cc (121 cu in) 16V I4 turbo (M 270 DE 20 AL) | 156 PS (115 kW; 154 hp) at 5,000, 270 N⋅m (199 lb⋅ft) at 1,250–4,000 |
B 220 4MATIC | 2013- | 1,991 cc (121 cu in) 16V I4 turbo (M 270 DE 20 AL) | 184 PS (135 kW; 181 hp) at 5,500, 300 N⋅m (221 lb⋅ft) at 1,200–4,000 |
B 220 4MATIC BlueEFFICIENCY | 2013- | 1,991 cc (121 cu in) 16V I4 turbo (M 270 DE 20 AL) | 184 PS (135 kW; 181 hp) at 5,000, 300 N⋅m (221 lb⋅ft) at 1,250–4,000 |
B 250 BlueEFFICIENCY | 2012- | 1,991 cc (121 cu in) 16V I4 turbo (M 270 DE 20 AL) | 211 PS (155 kW; 208 hp) at 5,500, 350 N⋅m (258 lb⋅ft) at 1,250–4,000 |
Model | Years | Type | Power, torque at rpm |
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B 160 CDI | 2013- | 1,461 cc (89 cu in) I4 turbo (OM 607 DE 15 LA) | 90 PS (66 kW; 89 hp) at 4,000, 220 N⋅m (162 lb⋅ft) at 1,750-2,750 |
B 180 CDI (OM 607) | 2013- | 1,461 cc (89 cu in) I4 turbo (OM 607 DE 15 LA) | 109 PS (80 kW; 108 hp) at 4,000, 260 N⋅m (192 lb⋅ft) at 1,750-2,500 |
B 180 CDI (OM 651) | 2013- | 1,796 cc (110 cu in) I4 turbo (OM 651 DE 18 LA red.) | 109 PS (80 kW; 108 hp) at 3,200-4,600, 250 N⋅m (184 lb⋅ft) at 1,400-2,800 |
B 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY | 2011- | 1,796 cc (110 cu in) I4 turbo (OM 651 DE 18 LA red.) | 109 PS (80 kW; 108 hp) at 3,200-4,600, 250 N⋅m (184 lb⋅ft) at 1,400-2,800 |
B 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition | 2013- | 1,461 cc (89 cu in) I4 turbo (OM 607 DE 15 LA) | 109 PS (80 kW; 108 hp) at 4,000, 260 N⋅m (192 lb⋅ft) at 1,750-2,500 |
B 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY | 2011- | 1,796 cc (110 cu in) I4 turbo (OM 651 DE 18 LA) | 136 PS (100 kW; 134 hp) at 3,600-4,400, 300 N⋅m (221 lb⋅ft) at 1,600-3,000 |
B 220 CDI | 2014- | 2,143 cc (131 cu in) I4 turbo (OM 651 DE 22 LA) | 170 PS (125 kW; 168 hp) at 3,400-4,000, 350 N⋅m (258 lb⋅ft) at 1,400-3,400 |
B 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY | 2012- | 2,143 cc (131 cu in) I4 turbo (OM 651 DE 22 LA) | 170 PS (125 kW; 168 hp) at 3,400-4,400, 350 N⋅m (258 lb⋅ft) at 1,400-3,400 |
Model | Years | Type | Power, torque at rpm |
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B-Class Electric Drive | 2014 | AC induction motor | 179 PS (132 kW; 177 hp) at ?, 340 N⋅m (251 lb⋅ft) at 0 |
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Third generation (W247; 2019)[]
Third generation (W247) | |
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Overview | |
Production | 2019–present |
Assembly | |
Body and chassis | |
Platform | MFA2 |
Related | A-Class (W177) GLA-Class (H247) CLA-Class (C118) GLB-Class (X247) |
Powertrain | |
Engine |
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Transmission | |
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.[32]
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.[32]
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