Marketed for nearly three years, the compact MPV of the firm at the star just going through the box restyling. Program, minor cosmetic changes and more economical engines.
Class C as a grille
As always with Mercedes, the restyling of their models pass almost unnoticed. So do not be surprised if you do not make the difference between the old and "new" Class B!
The firm has starred in fact merely to start a small facelift to its MPV by upgrading the design of the shields, the grille and turn signal repeaters in the side mirrors. That's it!
Worse, the cabin is completely identical to that of the old version, if not the quality of materials of the dashboard and cloth seats, which rose slightly.
Under the hood, the Mercedes B-Class 2008 vintage contains the entire current engines: 95 to 193 hp for the gasoline line and 109 to 140 hp for diesel. Mercedes also announced a reduction in consumption of around 7% throughout its range.
Note that the petrol versions B150 and B170 can be equipped with the Start / Stop system which switches off the engine when the vehicle stops, thus saving up to 9% fuel. Bi-fuel version of 116 hp gasoline-powered and natural gas is also planned.
Chapter technological, Mercedes offers an optional system "Active Parking Assist" which, like a Volkswagen Tiguan, you can make the perfect niche!
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