Mercedes-Benz B-Class

Mercedes-Benz · B-Class

B-Class

Released February 2019

Mercedes-Benz's compact MPV (W247), a taller alternative to the A-Class sold in the UK as the B 200 petrol mild hybrid and B 200 d diesel, suited to buyers who want a roomy small family car.

Body
MPV
Powertrain
Mild hybrid, Diesel
Power
148–161 bhp
Range
–
Boot
420 l

What reviewers say

Reviewers agree the B-Class has a smart, high-quality interior, plenty of passenger space and an easy, relaxed drive. The common criticisms are a petrol engine that gets noisy under acceleration, no seven-seat option and a boot that Autocar and Parkers found smaller than rivals'; What Car? rated the ride comfortable, while Parkers found it firm.

From autocar.co.uk, autoexpress.co.uk, whatcar.com and parkers.co.uk

Performance

Powertrain
Mild hybrid, Diesel
Power
148–161 bhp
0–62 mph
8.4–8.5 s
Top speed
136–139 mph
Engine or motors
B 200: 1,332 cc four-cylinder turbo petrol, 120 kW (163 hp) plus a 10 kW (14 hp) mild-hybrid motor; B 200 d: 1,950 cc four-cylinder diesel, 110 kW (150 hp); bhp converted from Mercedes' kW figures
Torque
270 Nm (B 200), 320 Nm (B 200 d)
Gearbox
7G-DCT 7-speed dual-clutch (B 200); 8G-DCT 8-speed dual-clutch (B 200 d)
Drive
Front-wheel drive

Range and charging

Economy (WLTP)
47.1–55.4 mpg
Efficiency
WLTP combined: 47.1 mpg (B 200), 55.4 mpg (B 200 d)
CO2 emissions
136 g/km (B 200), 135 g/km (B 200 d)

Practicality

Body
MPV
Seats
5
Boot
420 litres
Length
4,419 mm
Width
1,796 mm
Weight
From 1,535 kg
Boot
420 litres (B 200); 445 litres (B 200 d)
Towing
1,600 kg braked; 745 kg (B 200) or 750 kg (B 200 d) unbraked
Size
4,419 mm long, 1,796 mm wide without mirrors (2,020 mm with), 1,545 mm high; 11 m turning circle; kerb weight 1,535 kg (B 200), 1,625 kg (B 200 d); 43-litre fuel tank

Tech and safety

Infotainment
MBUX multimedia system; 10-inch digital instrument display
Driver assistance
Blind Spot Assist with exit warning

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Boot of 420 litres (B 200) or 445 litres (B 200 d)
  • Diesel option returns 55.4 mpg WLTP combined
  • Four USB-C ports and a 12 V socket

Cons

  • No plug-in hybrid or electric version on Mercedes UK's current technical data
  • Front-wheel drive only
  • Braked towing limit of 1,600 kg

Closest rivals

Model
BodyPowertrainPowerRangeBootReleased
MPVPetrol, Hybrid109–153 bhp–160 lMar 2022
HatchbackHybrid138–176 bhp–361 lMar 2019
SUVPetrol, Hybrid, Electric99–154 bhp248 mi434 l2019

Sources

  1. mercedes-benz.co.uk/passengercars/models/hatchback/b-class/overview.html
  2. media.mercedes-benz.com/article/c71a053b-1659-4927-a1b8-c4b9fc356415

Photo: media.oneweb.mercedes-benz.com

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