Body style: Van
Segment: Compact
Production years: 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
In 2005, Mercedes-Benz tried to win the compact premium market with the B-Class. It was a version of the not so successful A-Class, and it was built on the same platform.
The need for a premium car that could handle better the crowded cities made the Mercedes-Benz management take the decision to built a roomier A-Class. But the result was an entirely new vehicle that amazed by its long wheelbase when compared to its overall length. Not to mention that it had the same front-wheel-drive system as the A-Class. The B-Class was taller than the A-Class, and that allowed a roomier interior.
From the outside, the B-Class still looked like a pocket-size MPV. The big, 2.77-meter (109.3”) long-wheelbase allowed enough room for five adult passengers inside. The flared wheel arches suggested a wider vehicle than it actually was. The big windows on the sides and the wide, panoramic, windshield offered a sensation of a roomier interior.
Inside, the flat floor allowed a third passenger in the middle on the rear bench. The trunk was respectable and it could have been extended by folding the rear seats. For the driver, there was a new driving post, with the same controls as the other Mercedes-Benz products from that time, with most of the commands on the left of the steering wheel. The car featured some luxury amenities carried over from the C-Class. On top of that, a panoramic sun-roof was available as an option.
Under the hood, there were few engine options, designed mostly for fuel efficiency, especially the diesel version. The top model was the B 200 Turbo, which offered almost 200 hp. For the transmission, the B-Class was available with a 5 or 6-speed manual depending on the engine, or a continuously variable transmission, named AUTOTRONIC.
ENGINE SPECS - 150 5MT FWD (95 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1498 cm3 |
Power: | 69.9 KW @ 5200 RPM 95 HP @ 5200 RPM 94 BHP @ 5200 RPM |
Torque: | 103 lb-ft @ 3500-4000 RPM 140 Nm @ 3500-4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 14.3 gallons (54.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 104 mph (167 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 13.2 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/65 R15 91 H |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 168.1 in (4270 mm) |
Width: | 70 in (1778 mm) |
Height: | 63.1 in (1603 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 61.3/61.1 in (1,557/1,552 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 109.4 in (2779 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 17.1 cuFT (484 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2646 lbs (1200 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4045.5 lbs (1835 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 28 mpg US (8.4 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 41.3 mpg US (5.7 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 33.1 mpg US (7.1 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 158 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 150 CVT FWD (95 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1498 cm3 |
Power: | 69.9 KW @ 5200 RPM 95 HP @ 5200 RPM 94 BHP @ 5200 RPM |
Torque: | 103 lb-ft @ 3500-4000 RPM 140 Nm @ 3500-4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 14.3 gallons (54.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 104 mph (167 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 14.2 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | CVT |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/65 R15 91 H |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 168.1 in (4270 mm) |
Width: | 70 in (1778 mm) |
Height: | 63.1 in (1603 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 61.3/61.1 in (1,557/1,552 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 109.4 in (2779 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 17.1 cuFT (484 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2756 lbs (1250 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4045 lbs (1835 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 27.7 mpg US (8.5 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 39.2 mpg US (6 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 34.6 mpg US (6.8 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 166 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 170 5MT FWD (115 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1699 cm3 |
Power: | 84.6 KW @ 5500 RPM 115 HP @ 5500 RPM 113 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
Torque: | 114 lb-ft @ 3500-4000 RPM 155 Nm @ 3500-4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 14.3 gallons (54.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 112 mph (180 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.3 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/55 R16 91 H |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 168.1 in (4270 mm) |
Width: | 70 in (1778 mm) |
Height: | 63.1 in (1603 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 61.3/61.1 in (1,557/1,552 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 109.4 in (2779 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 17.1 cuFT (484 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2668 lbs (1210 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4034.4 lbs (1830 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 26.7 mpg US (8.8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 39.9 mpg US (5.9 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 31.8 mpg US (7.4 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 163 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 170 CVT FWD (115 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1699 cm3 |
Power: | 84.6 KW @ 5500 RPM 115 HP @ 5500 RPM 113 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
Torque: | 114 lb-ft @ 3500-4000 RPM 155 Nm @ 3500-4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 14.3 gallons (54.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 112 mph (180 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 12 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | CVT |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/55 R16 91 H |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 168.1 in (4270 mm) |
Width: | 70 in (1778 mm) |
Height: | 63.1 in (1603 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 61.3/61.1 in (1,557/1,552 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 109.4 in (2779 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 17.1 cuFT (484 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2778 lbs (1260 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4034 lbs (1830 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 39.2 mpg US (6 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 33.1 mpg US (7.1 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 27.7 mpg US (8.5 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 171 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 200 5MT FWD (136 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 2034 cm3 |
Power: | 101 KW @ 5750 RPM 137 HP @ 5750 RPM 135 BHP @ 5750 RPM |
Torque: | 136 lb-ft @ 3500-4000 RPM 184 Nm @ 3500-4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 14.3 gallons (54.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 118 mph (190 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.1 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/55 R 16 91 H |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 168.1 in (4270 mm) |
Width: | 70 in (1778 mm) |
Height: | 63.1 in (1603 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 61.1/60.9 in (1,552/1,547 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 109.4 in (2779 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 17.1 cuFT (484 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2745 lbs (1245 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4144.7 lbs (1880 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 24.9 mpg US (9.4 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 38.2 mpg US (6.2 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 29.8 mpg US (7.9 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 173 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 200 CVT FWD (136 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 2034 cm3 |
Power: | 101 KW @ 5750 RPM 137 HP @ 5750 RPM 135 BHP @ 5750 RPM |
Torque: | 136 lb-ft @ 3500-4000 RPM 184 Nm @ 3500-4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 14.3 gallons (54.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 118 mph (190 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.2 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | CVT |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/55 R 16 91 H |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 168.1 in (4270 mm) |
Width: | 70 in (1778 mm) |
Height: | 63.1 in (1603 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 61.1/60.9 in (1,552/1,547 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 109.4 in (2779 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 17.1 cuFT (484 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2844 lbs (1290 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4145 lbs (1880 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 24.8 mpg US (9.5 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 39.2 mpg US (6 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 32.2 mpg US (7.3 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 175 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 200 Turbo 6MT FWD (193 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 2034 cm3 |
Power: | 142 KW @ 5000 RPM 193 HP @ 5000 RPM 190 BHP @ 5000 RPM |
Torque: | 207 lb-ft @ 1800-4850 RPM 281 Nm @ 1800-4850 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 14.3 gallons (54.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 135 mph (217 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 7.6 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/55 R 16 91 H |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 168.1 in (4270 mm) |
Width: | 70 in (1778 mm) |
Height: | 63.1 in (1603 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 61.1/60.9 in (1,552/1,547 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 109.4 in (2779 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 17.1 cuFT (484 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2800 lbs (1270 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4145 lbs (1880 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 21.4 mpg US (11 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 35.6 mpg US (6.6 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 26.7 mpg US (8.8 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 190 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 200 Turbo CVT FWD (193 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 2034 cm3 |
Power: | 142 KW @ 5000 RPM 193 HP @ 5000 RPM 190 BHP @ 5000 RPM |
Torque: | 207 lb-ft @ 1800-4850 RPM 281 Nm @ 1800-4850 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 14.3 gallons (54.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 135 mph (217 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 7.4 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | CVT |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/55 R 16 91 H |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 168.1 in (4270 mm) |
Width: | 70 in (1778 mm) |
Height: | 63.1 in (1603 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 61.1/60.9 in (1,552/1,547 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 109.4 in (2779 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 17.1 cuFT (484 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2877 lbs (1305 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4145 lbs (1880 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 22.4 mpg US (10.5 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 35.1 mpg US (6.7 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 29 mpg US (8.1 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 195 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 180 CDI 5MT FWD (109 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1991 cm3 |
Power: | 80.2 KW @ 4200 RPM 109 HP @ 4200 RPM 108 BHP @ 4200 RPM |
Torque: | 184 lb-ft @ 1600-2600 RPM 249 Nm @ 1600-2600 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 14.3 gallons (54.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 111 mph (179 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.3 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/55 R 16 91 H |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 168.1 in (4270 mm) |
Width: | 70 in (1778 mm) |
Height: | 63.1 in (1603 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 61.1/60.9 in (1,552/1,547 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 109.4 in (2779 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 17.1 cuFT (484 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3164 lbs (1435 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4144.7 lbs (1880 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 31.8 mpg US (7.4 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 50 mpg US (4.7 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 38.9 mpg US (6 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 146 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 180 CDI CVT FWD (109 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1991 cm3 |
Power: | 80.2 KW @ 4200 RPM 109 HP @ 4200 RPM 108 BHP @ 4200 RPM |
Torque: | 184 lb-ft @ 1600-2600 RPM 249 Nm @ 1600-2600 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 14.3 gallons (54.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 111 mph (179 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.8 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | CVT |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/55 R 16 91 H |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 168.1 in (4270 mm) |
Width: | 70 in (1778 mm) |
Height: | 63.1 in (1603 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 61.1/60.9 in (1,552/1,547 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 109.4 in (2779 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 17.1 cuFT (484 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3186 lbs (1445 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4145 lbs (1880 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 32.2 mpg US (7.3 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 48 mpg US (4.9 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 39.9 mpg US (5.9 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 157 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 200 CDI 6MT FWD (140 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1991 cm3 |
Power: | 104 KW @ 4200 RPM 141 HP @ 4200 RPM 139 BHP @ 4200 RPM |
Torque: | 207 lb-ft @ 1600-3000 RPM 281 Nm @ 1600-3000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 14.3 gallons (54.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 121 mph (195 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.6 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/55 R 16 91 H |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 168.1 in (4270 mm) |
Width: | 70 in (1778 mm) |
Height: | 63.1 in (1603 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 61.1/60.9 in (1,552/1,547 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 109.4 in (2779 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 17.1 cuFT (484 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3164 lbs (1435 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4144.7 lbs (1880 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 31.8 mpg US (7.4 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 50 mpg US (4.7 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 38.6 mpg US (6.1 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 146 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 200 CDI CVT FWD (140 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1991 cm3 |
Power: | 104 KW @ 4200 RPM 141 HP @ 4200 RPM 139 BHP @ 4200 RPM |
Torque: | 207 lb-ft @ 1600-3000 RPM 281 Nm @ 1600-3000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 14.3 gallons (54.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 121 mph (195 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.7 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | CVT |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/55 R 16 91 H |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 168.1 in (4270 mm) |
Width: | 70 in (1778 mm) |
Height: | 63.1 in (1603 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 61.1/60.9 in (1,552/1,547 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 109.4 in (2779 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 17.1 cuFT (484 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3186 lbs (1445 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4144.7 lbs (1880 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 30.9 mpg US (7.6 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 47 mpg US (5 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 39.2 mpg US (6 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 159 g/km |