Body style: Van
Segment: Small MPV
Production years: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
Sharing its platform with the A-Class, the third generation of the B-Class appeared on the market in late 2018 for the 2019 model year and tried to save the upscale minivan model from Mercedes-Benz.
The first generation of the A-Class debuted in 1997 and was a small-sized minivan. Eventually, in 2012, the automaker transformed it into a regular hatchback that was more appealing than the MPV, and sales started to grow. But Mercedes-Benz's management was still convinced that a more spacious vehicle with a similar footprint would be a better choice for families, so they ordered the B-Class that was built on the same platform as the A-Class.
Available with either a regular or an AMG-inspired front fascia, the B-Class grabbed customers' attention with its swept-back headlights that sported an organic shape. Between them, the center grille boasted either a two-slat design or a 3D mesh one inspired by the carmaker's performance subsidiary, AMG. From its profile, the steep hood and tall greenhouse created an MPV stance for the small-sized vehicle, while the ascending beltline made the vehicle look sporty. The racked-forward tailgate and slim rearmost pillars were also characteristic for the smallest people carrier in the carmaker's portfolio.
Inside, the tall-mounted seats helped Mercedes-Benz offer enough legroom for everybody onboard. Still, the front occupants were spoiled with bucket seats and even high-bolstered ones, depending on the option. On the dashboard, the automaker installed the same twin-display setup as in the A-Class, with an LCD fronting the driver and a touchscreen atop the center stack for the MBUX infotainment system.
Like its predecessor, the 2019 B-Class delighted its customers with gasoline or turbo-diesel engines, most of them being provided by Renault. A plug-in hybrid version was also on the table.
ENGINE SPECS - B 180 7AT (136 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Power: | 100 KW @ - RPM 136 HP @ - RPM 134 BHP @ - RPM |
Torque: | 148 lb-ft @ - RPM 200 Nm @ - RPM |
Fuel System: | Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 7-speed automatic DCT |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Wheelbase: | 107.4 in (2728 mm) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 42 mpg US (5.6 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 128 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - B 200 7AT (163 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Power: | 119.9 KW @ - RPM 163 HP @ - RPM 161 BHP @ - RPM |
Torque: | 184 lb-ft @ - RPM 250 Nm @ - RPM |
Fuel System: | Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 7-speed automatic DCT |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Wheelbase: | 107.4 in (2728 mm) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 42 mpg US (5.6 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 129 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - B 180d 7AT (116 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1461 cm3 |
Power: | 85.3 KW @ - RPM 116 HP @ - RPM 114 BHP @ - RPM |
Torque: | 192 lb-ft @ 1759-2750 RPM 260 Nm @ 1759-2750 RPM |
Fuel System: | Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 11.4 gallons (43.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 124 mph (200 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.7 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 7-speed automatic DCT |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 174 in (4420 mm) |
Width: | 70.7 in (1796 mm) |
Height: | 60.1 in (1527 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 61.7/61.7 in (1,567/1,567 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 107.4 in (2728 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 15.7 cuFT (445 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3274 lbs (1485 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4431 lbs (2010 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 56 mpg US (4.2 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 63.6 mpg US (3.7 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 60.3 mpg US (3.9 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 102 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - B 200d 8AT (150 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1950 cm3 |
Power: | 110.3 KW @ - RPM 150 HP @ - RPM 148 BHP @ - RPM |
Torque: | 236 lb-ft @ 1400-3200 RPM 320 Nm @ 1400-3200 RPM |
Fuel System: | Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 11.4 gallons (43.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 136 mph (219 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 8.3 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 8-speed automatic DCT |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 174 in (4420 mm) |
Width: | 70.7 in (1796 mm) |
Height: | 61.5 in (1562 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 61.7/101.1 in (1,567/2,568 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 107.4 in (2728 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 15.7 cuFT (445 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3384 lbs (1535 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4530 lbs (2055 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 45.2 mpg US (5.2 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 42 mpg US (5.6 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 56 mpg US (4.2 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 112 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - B 220d 8AT (190 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Power: | 139.7 KW @ - RPM 190 HP @ - RPM 187 BHP @ - RPM |
Torque: | 295 lb-ft @ - RPM 400 Nm @ - RPM |
Fuel System: | Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 145 mph (233 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 7.2 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 8-speed automatic DCT |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 174 in (4420 mm) |
Width: | 70.7 in (1796 mm) |
Height: | 61.5 in (1562 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 61.7/61.7 in (1,567/1,567 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 107.4 in (2728 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 15.7 cuFT (445 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3406 lbs (1545 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4586 lbs (2080 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 44.4 mpg US (5.3 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 61.9 mpg US (3.8 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 42.8 mpg US (5.5 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 116 g/km |