16-10-2019:
Owner supplied list of faults found with new Mercedes-Benz B180 AMG Line Premium Auto (with the new 1,332cc 4-cylinder petrol engine) purchased in May 2019: 1. Occasional “clunking” noise that appears to be from the lower front on the driver’s side. Mercedes Response: "Despite several road tests and checking the full suspension and running gear we have not been able to find or replicate the complaint." 2. Engine surges on taking-up drive intermittently, and especially when moving off from cold. Mercedes Response: "Despite several road tests from cold and a full electrical diagnostic we have not been able to find fault or replicate the complaint. My technician has noted the drive/engine is normal. We have updated the control unit with the latest software on this engine and gearbox control units." 3. Reverse gear selection is not positive intermittently, sometimes repeated selection is necessary to engage reverse gear, and this occasionally affects Drive selection. Mercedes Response: "Despite several road tests from cold and a full electrical diagnostic we have not been able to find fault or replicate the complaint. My technician has noted the drive/engine is normal." 4. Keyless locking does not always function on driver exiting car, repeat attempts to lock needed or use fob button. Mercedes Response: "We have been unable to fault the system. As discussed I feel this is a characteristic of the vehicle." 5. Hazard proximity alarm sensors are too sensitive, constant alarm sounds when adequate hazard clearance exists. Mercedes Response: "We found the Parktronic control unit was defective, It has been replaced with a new Parktronic control unit. 6. Hazard proximity alarm sensors sound intermittently when completely clear of obstacles, and also seems to detect pavement/driveway access as hazards. Mercedes Response: "As above. We found the Parktronic control unit was defective, It has been replaced with a new Parktronic control unit." 7. Driver’s side wiper blade appears to catch on windscreen outer frame surround intermittently, depending on extent of rain. Mercedes Response: "We found the wiper arms required adjusting, We set to correct adjustment." 8. Starguard Body Protection coating, has resulted in excessive residue being present on non-metallic trim which is very difficult to remove, and also coating not polished off the body fully. Mercedes Response: "This has not been done yet, We will valet the car before you collect it." 9. Owner’s Handbook pages bent backwards inside document wallet, reported on collection of car. Mercedes Response: "Supplied new owners hand book." 10. Mercedes Type ‘C’ connector lead missing on collection of car, but replacement has been provided.
October 2018
Mercedes B-Class launched
The seats offer a flatter and, therefore, more comfortable seating position as well as a larger adjustment range, which also increases the maximum headroom. There is also more space in the width: at 1456 millimetres (plus 33 mm), the front elbow width now has the dimensions of a mid-range vehicle.
With seat climate control and multicontour seats with massage function, the new B-Class is available with optional extras that were previously reserved for vehicles from much higher segments. This opens the way to even better seating comfort.
The new seat kinetics is particularly good for the back. It can support orthopaedically beneficial changes of posture by regularly making minute adjustments to the angle of the seat cushion and backrest. The innovation is available for the front seats in combination with all-electric seat adjustment with memory function.
The improved entry aperture to the centre tunnel in the rear makes for a more accessible middle seat. The rear seat backrest comes as standard with a 40:20:40 split. Depending on version, from mid-2019 it will be possible for the rear seats to be moved by 14 centimetres and for the backrest to be folded into a steeper position to vary the capacity of the luggage compartment behind the rear seats between 455 and 705 litres.
With the rear seat folded down and luggage loaded to the roof, the luggage compartment, which is flat thanks to the adjustable load compartment floor, can accommodate up to 1540 litres behind the front seats. A folding backrest of the front passenger seat (optional extra, expected to be available from mid-2019) makes for an even longer loading length.
The new B-Class is the second car model after the A-Class to feature the MBUX (Mercedes-Benz User Experience) multimedia system, which ushered in a new era with Mercedes me Connectivity. Its ability to learn thanks to Artificial Intelligence makes the system unique. MBUX is customisable and adapts to the user. It thus creates an emotional link between vehicle, driver and passengers.
The new B-Class is initially available exclusively with dual-clutch transmissions. New here is the eight-speed 8G-DCT, which is used in combination with the larger diesel engine. Other new engines will follow, as will models with 4MATIC all-wheel drive. A 43-litre tank is installed as standard, while a 51-litre tank is optionally available, depending on the engine.
Engines are:
- B 180 (136PS and 200Nm) with 7G-DCT dual-clutch transmission (combined fuel consumption 5.6-5.4 l/100 km, combined CO 2 emissions 128-124 g/km)
- B 200 (163PS and 250 Nm) with 7G-DCT dual-clutch transmission (combined fuel consumption 5.6-5.4 l/100 km, combined CO 2 emissions 129-124 g/km)
- B 200 d (150PS and 320 Nm) with 8G-DCT dual-clutch transmission (combined fuel consumption 5.4-4.2 l/100 km, combined CO 2 emissions 119-112 g/km)
- B 220 d (190PS and 400 Nm) with 8G-DCT dual-clutch transmission (combined fuel consumption 4.5-4.4 l/100 km, combined CO 2 emissions 119-116 g/km).
December 2018
Mercedes-Benz B-Class prices announced
The Mercedes-Benz B-Class is now available to order, with prices starting from £26,975 for the B 180 Sport. The B 200 Sport is available from £28,525. The B 200 d Sport starts at £29,625, while the B 220 d AMG Line costs £32,375.
June 2020
Mercedes-Benz B250e plug-in hybrid priced from £35,280
The Mercedes-Benz B250e plug-in hybrid is now on sale, with prices starting from £35,280, for the B250e AMG Line Executive. The AMG Line Premium equipment line costs £36,780, while the AMG Line Premium Plus is £38,280.
The B250e features a 1.3-litre petrol engine, which generates 158PS and 230Nm, with an additional 101PS and 330Nm available from the electric motor. The on-board battery has a total useable capacity of 10.6kWh, meaning the B250e has an all-electric range of up to 42 miles.
The B250e officially delivers up to 235.4 combined mpg and emits 27g/km of CO2.
An 8G-DCT automatic transmission comes as standard, along with a 7.4kW AC on-board charger.
AMG Line Executive models come as standard with MBUX multimedia system, with ‘Hey Mercedes’ virtual assistant; privacy glass; heated front seats; Thermotronic climate control; 18-inch five-twin-spoke alloy wheels; Artico man-made leather and Dinamica microfibre upholstery; smartphone integration, including Android Auto and Apple CarPlay; 10.25-inch media display; Parking package; Mirror package; and wireless charging.
For an additional £1500, AMG Line Premium adds 10.25-inch digital cockpit; augmented reality for navigation; Keyless-Go locking and unlocking; ambient lighting, with a choice of 64 colours; illuminated doorsills with ‘Mercedes-Benz’ lettering; and Mercedes-Benz advanced sound system.
The range-topping AMG Line Premium Plus adds a panoramic sunroof; Multibeam LED headlights; memory seats for driver and front passenger; and Traffic Sign Assist. It costs £38,280.
The only standalone option for the B 250 e – available on AMG Line Premium Plus only – is the £1,495 Driving Assistance package. Driving Assistance includes Active Blind Spot Assist; Active Braking Assist with cross-traffic function; Active Distance Assist Distronic; Active Emergency Stop Assist; Active Lane-change Assist; Active Speed Limit Assist; Active Steering Assist; Evasive Steering Assist; Pre-Safe Plus; and route-based speed adaptation.
Given the B250e AMG Line Hatchback emits just 27g/km of CO2 (WLTP), and has an all-electric range of 42 miles, in the 2020-21 tax year company car drivers will pay only six per cent BIK. For 20 per cent taxpayers, this means just £12 per month.
October 2022
Updated Mercedes B-Class priced from £35,100
The updated Mercedes-Benz B-Class is now on sale in the UK with priced starting from £35,100 for a B 200 Sport Executive.
The B-Class is now available with either a 7 or 8 speed DCT gearbox depending on engine choice. An innovative belt-driven starter-generator or RSG also improves comfort and smoothness while driving. The RSG ensures a quieter start than conventional starters and allows ‘sailing’ with the combustion engine switched off during steady cruising. The RSG also on overrun recuperates and supplies the 12-volt and 48-volt batteries.
Technology in the new B-Class has been improved both inside and out. Firstly, the latest generation MBUX infotainment is now included, which brings things like the ‘Hey Mercedes’ virtual assistant, as well as cutting-edge navigation, telematics and a fingerprint scanner. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are also standard, as is USB-C charging. Those opting for Premium Plus models will also benefit from a heads-up display and MBUX interior assistant, as well as the 360 degree Parking Package camera.
The car features new driver display graphics split across Classic, Sporty and Discreet. Each screen graphic features designs that bring the most important information to the driver depending on their journey and can be viewed on the 10.25-inch screen.
Exterior upgrades include new front LED headlights and rear LEDs, with a design that conveys power and dynamism. Wheel options for the B-Class start at a newly designed 17” alloy for the Sport Executive, going all the way up to a 19” AMG multi-spoke alloy for the AMG Line Premium Plus.
Inside the new B-Class benefits from 4-way lumbar support in the seats as standard, while a choice of either black or grey interior colour schemes are available. Also now standard is ambient lighting, while the B-Class has a new Star Pattern trim available as an option. Paintwork choices include up to three different solid paint finishes, five metallic paints and two MANUFAKTUR paints, all available at different costs.
Displacement
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cc
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1950
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1332
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Rated output
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kW/hp
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110/150
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120/163
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at
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rpm
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3.400
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5500
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Add. Output (boost effect)
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kW/hp
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-
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10/14
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Rated torque
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Nm
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320
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270
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Combined consumption3
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l/100 km
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5.6 - 5.1
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6.6 – 6.0
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Combined CO2 emissions3
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g/km
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148.0 – 133.0
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151.0 - 136.0
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Acceleration 0-100 km/h
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s
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8.5
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8.4
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Top speed
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km/h
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219
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223
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