Mercedes-Benz B-Class

The Mercedes-Benz B-Class (codename W245) is a small family car introduced by German automaker Mercedes-Benz in March 2005. It is essentially an enlarged A-Class keeping some of the engines, but with other more powerful ones available. It has the same basic suspension system. Like the A-Class, and unlike any other vehicle Mercedes builds or has built, the B-Class is a front wheel drive vehicle. TheMercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive concept car was presented at the 2012 Paris Motor Show. The electric car is scheduled to be released in Europe in 2013 and expected to be launched in the U.S. in 2014.

Mercedes-Benz describes the B-Class as a Compact Sports Tourer instead ofhatchback or multi-purpose vehicle, like its R-Class model, which is called a Grand Sports Tourer. It was released in Europe in the late spring of 2005 and in Canada in the autumn of 2005. Plans to import the car to the US through Mexico were put on hold due to a strong euro, but it is likely that a new version of the car will come to the US via a newly constructed Mexican plant in 2014.

Mercedes-Benz B-Class

Manufacturer	Mercedes-Benz
Production	2005–present
Class	Small family car Compact MPV
Layout	FF layout

First generation (2005–2011)

First generation

Production	2005–2011
Model years	2006–2011
Assembly	Rastatt, Germany
Body style	5-door hatchback
Platform	Mercedes-Benz W245
Wheelbase	2006–08: 109.7 in (2,786 mm) 2009-11: 109.4 in (2,779 mm)
Length	168.1 in (4,270 mm) 2009- Base: 168.2 in (4,272 mm)
Width	70.0 in (1,778 mm)
Height	2006–08: 63.5 in (1,613 mm) 2009–11: 63.1 in (1,603 mm)
Related	Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Engines

Model	Engine	Power	Torque	Transmission	Top Speed	0-62 mph	Economy (Miles per gallon)	Emissions
Petrol
B160	1.5 L, 4 in-L	95 PS (70 kW; 94 hp)	140 Nm (103 lb ft)	5-speed Manual	174 km/h (108 mph)	13.2 secs	44.1 mpg	149 g/km
B180	1.7 L, 4 in-L	116 PS (85 kW; 114 hp)	155 Nm (114 lb ft)	5-speed Manual	184 km/h (114 mph)	11.3 secs	44.8 mpg	146 g/km
B200	2.0 L, 4 in-L	136 PS (100 kW; 134 hp)	185 Nm (137 lb ft)	5-Speed Manual	196 km/h (122 mph)	10.1 secs	39.2 mpg	173 g/km
B200 Turbo	2.0 L, 4 in-L	193 PS (142 kW; 190 hp)	280 Nm (207 lb ft)	6-Speed Manual	225 km/h (139 mph)	7.6 secs	35.8 mpg	190 g/km
Diesel
B180 CDI	2.0 L, 4 in-L	109 PS (80 kW; 108 hp)	250 Nm (185 lb ft)	6-Speed Manual	183 km/h (114 mph)	11.3 secs	54.3 mpg	136 g/km
B200 CDI	2.0 L, 4 in-L	140 PS (100 kW; 140 hp)	300 Nm (221 lb ft)	6-Speed Manual	200 km/h (124 mph)	9.6 secs	54.3 mpg	136 g/km
Natural Gas
B170 NGT	2.0 L, 4 in-L	116 PS (85 kW; 114 hp)	165 Nm (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	B200	B200 Turbo	B170 NGT FuelEfficiency
length	4,270 mm (168.1 in)	4,270 mm (168.1 in)	4,270 mm (168.1 in)	4,270 mm (168.1 in)	4,270 mm (168.1 in)	4,270 mm (168.1 in)	4,270 mm (168.1 in)
width	1,777 mm (70.0 in)	1,777 mm (70.0 in)	1,777 mm (70.0 in)	1,777 mm (70.0 in)	1,777 mm (70.0 in)	1,777 mm (70.0 in)	1,777 mm (70.0 in)
height	1,603 mm (63.1 in)	1,603 mm (63.1 in)	1,603 mm (63.1 in)	1,603 mm (63.1 in)	1,603 mm (63.1 in)	1,603 mm (63.1 in)	1,603 mm (63.1 in)
wheelbase	2,778 mm (109.4 in)	2,778 mm (109.4 in)	2,778 mm (109.4 in)	2,778 mm (109.4 in)	2,778 mm (109.4 in)	2,778 mm (109.4 in)	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)	Unknown
tank capacity	54 L (14 US gal; 12 imp gal)	54 L (14 US gal; 12 imp gal)	54 L (14 US gal; 12 imp gal)	54 L (14 US gal; 12 imp gal)	54 L (14 US gal; 12 imp gal)	54 L (14 US gal; 12 imp gal)	Unknown
tank reserve	6 L (2 US gal; 1 imp gal)	6 L (2 US gal; 1 imp gal)	6 L (2 US gal; 1 imp gal)	6 L (2 US gal; 1 imp gal)	6 L (2 US gal; 1 imp gal)	6 L (2 US gal; 1 imp gal)	Unknown
Cylinders	4/inline	4/inline	4/inline	4/i-line	4/inline	4/inline	4/inline
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) /8000	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	Unknown
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)	Unknown
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–present)

Second generation

Production	2011–present
Model years	2012–present
Assembly	Rastatt, Germany Kecskemét, Hungary
Body style	5-door hatchback
Platform	Mercedes-Benz W246
Engine	1.6L I4 1.8L Diesel I4
Transmission	6-speed manual 7-speed DCT
Wheelbase	106.3 in (2,700 mm)
Length	171.6 in (4,359 mm)
Width	70.3 in (1,786 mm)
Height	61.3 in (1,557 mm)
Related	Mercedes-Benz A-Class