2012 Mercedes-Benz B-Class




Substantially more agile and efficient, with a four-cylinder gasoline engine featuring direct injection and turbocharging, the new diesel engines, new dual clutch transmission, the new manual transmission and a new help system, car front-wheel-drive also ring in the new technological era for compact car from Mercedes-Benz.


The new Mercedes B-Class is a typical sport tourer, offers lots of space combined with an impressive dynamic performance as a hatchback sedan. The lines show the characteristics of the exterior design of the two attributes: sport front and rear wide-stressed design, the grille, headlights and stand width extending along the side in the front while the back is equipped with a large rear window, two-part tail lights with horizontal offset winding and a large tailgate with a low load threshold.

Exceptional aerodynamics are particularly evident in the hood lines flow seamlessly into the side A-pillar and roof line down sleekly for striking roof spoiler. The roof has a swage lines that lend the appearance of an older vehicle. Pronounced wheel arches offset by the dynamic features of the line under the beltline is a sporty interpretation of the line current design of the Mercedes-Benz. The bottom edge of the body features of dynamic side skirts that add a touch of light to the vehicle's appearance. Fine details such as the headlamps are designed beautifully with the new beam element clearly confirm the identity of premium brands that glow in the compact segment as well.

Apart from the aerodynamic exterior design, optimization steps much detail on points such as the airflow around the front wheels, underbody design and flow of cooling air is also an important contributory factor for the aerodynamic performance is very good. Patents are pending for innovative details like a spoiler toothed wheel arches.




Concept underlines the aspiration dynamic new vehicles from Mercedes-Benz B-Class. The most striking aspect is the high reduced: in 1557 millimeters, the new model crouches almost five inches lower on the road than its predecessor. The seat height in relation to the road has also been reduced (minus 86 mm) to facilitate boarding, while maintaining a clear picture of the contours of the vehicle. B-Class is one of the most spacious car in its segment, thoughtful ergonomic seating position is more upright in combination with a reduction in the vehicle floor at the back leads to the leading segment of legroom (976 mm) which even surpasses that of the S-and E-Class.

Mercedes-Benz B-Class is available with a system called "easy vario plus". This allows a simple reorganization of the interior to allow the transport of bulky items. The features of this system include adjustment forward or back from the back seat up to 140 millimeters (thus increasing the volume of 488-666 liters of luggage) and the front passenger seat backrest can be folded forward into the seat cushion.




In the interior, a large three-dimensional dashboard trim covers the entire first strike the eye. It is available in four variants, which include a broad spectrum of modern through to classic sporty. Are common to all versions of high-class attraction combines an attractive appearance and feel with easy maintenance and durability. Screen, which is available in two sizes (5.8 and 7-inch) seems to take over ventilation.

The suspension system has been designed specifically to meet the high requirements of the engine torque associated with a minimum noise level. Integrated hydraulic damping in the transmission is a key contributing factor to a very high driving comfort. The new four-cylinder gasoline engine (internal designation M270) marks the launch of a series of entirely new machine. Combustion process is based on a system of third-generation direct injection Mercedes-Benz introduced last year with BlueDIRECT V6 and V8 engines. Its use in Class B-marking its debut this technology in the compact segment. The new four-cylinder engine has been designed for both transverse and longitudinal installation. In their new B-Class is initially available with a displacement of 1.6 liters, as the B 180 is rated at 90 kW (122 hp) and B 200 with an output of 115 kW (156 hp). Maximum torque of 200 Nm and 250 each are available from the engine speed of 1250 rpm.