new Mercedes B-Class gets revealed before its 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show debut as we had expected when the new B-Class exterior pic leaked recently. The new compact MPV is the first of Mercedes’ new front-wheel drive platform vehicles to appear and will be followed sometime next year by the new Mercedes A-Class.
Don’t let Mercedes lull you into thinking that the new B-Class is an “inferior” car despite its more budget segment than luxury sedans or superfast coupes. The new B-Class has been thoroughly redesigned, particularly on the inside, to provide a more practical, comfortable and roomier model.
The new generation is bigger than the previous model, both longer and lower, and to drive home the message that this isn’t the Mercedes for those who can’t afford the real deal, the company claims that rear passenger room is larger than both the E-Class and S-Class Mercedes’. Boot capacity is 666 litres, which is an extra 121 litres than previously making this quite the family tourer.
In fact, Mercedes could find some new customers here as Europe enjoys compact MPV’s and has equipped the cabin with some serious options to appeal to the well-heeled family. On offer is a new dashboard design inspired by the SLS, optional colour monitor and internet access.
Other more technical changes to the new B-Class include a new rear suspension and the addition of the new four-cylinder, 1.6-litre turbo petrol engine to the line up. It will have 122 hp and 200 Nm of torque, and joins the B200 model with 156 hp and 250 Nm. The 1.8-litre diesel engines come in the B180 CDI with 109 hp and 250 Nm, and the B200 CDI with 136 hp and 300 Nm. A six-speed manual is on offer, or as an option the seven-speed dual-clutch transmission.
Other options to keep things interesting include a sports suspension system and hand-stitched Arctico leather seats. The new Mercedes B-Class will be launched at the Frankfurt Motor Show next month and will be available on the European car market from November this year.
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