Mercedes-Benz B-Class
As the first front-wheel drive ever sold by Mercedes-Benz in Canada, the B-Class’ mission was to convince the brand’s fans to accept this type of architecture. The results seem to have been positive, since the manufacturer is now offering another FWD, the CLA sedan. Not to be forgotten, the B-Class is still around and offers a twin-clutch automatic gearbox and a 208-hp engine. The car is also very practical and able to accommodate five adults or transport up to 1,500 litres of cargo.
Mercedes-Benz B-Class
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| MSRP | CA$31,300 |
| Fees | CA$2,075 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$589/month |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 2.0 l I-4 |
| Power | 208 hp @ 5,500 rpm (155 kW) |
| Torque | 258 lb·ft @ 1,200 – 4,000 rpm (350 N·m) |
| Induction | Turbocharged |
| Fuel type | Premium |
| Transmission | 7-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | FWD |
| Vehicle type / Category | |
| Vehicle type | Hatchback |
| Category | N/A |
| Assembly | N/A |
| Generation | N/A |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | |
| City | 9.2 L/100km |
| Highway | 6.6 L/100km |
| Combined | 8.0 L/100km |
| Autonomy | 625 km |
| CO₂ emissions | 184 g/km |
| Equipment | |
| Sunroof | optional |
| Smart key | optional |
| Blindspot detection | optional |
| Adaptive cruise control | optional |
| Remote engine start | optional |
| GPS | optional |
| Infotainment | |
| Auxiliary audio input | standard |
| CD player | standard |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | not available |
| Android Auto compatible | not available |
| Sirius XM | optional |
| Bluetooth audio | standard |
| Premium audio system | optional |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | |
| Steering | N/A |
| Turning diameter | 11 m (36′) |
| Front suspension | independent, Macpherson strut |
| Rear suspension | independent, multi-link |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Front tires | P225/45HR17 |
| Rear tires | P225/45HR17 |
| Safety | |
| Seat belts | 5 |
| Dimensions / Weight | |
| Length | 4,394 mm (173″) |
| Width | 1,786 mm (70″) |
| Height | 1,562 mm (61″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm (106″) |
| Front track | 1,552 mm (61″) |
| Rear track | 1,549 mm (61″) |
| Weight | 1,465 kg (3,230 lb) |
| Capacities | |
| Passengers | 5 |
| Trunk | between 487 l and 1,546 l |
| Fuel tank | 50 l (11 gal) |
| Towing capacity | N/A |
| Performance | |
| 0-100 km/h | N/A |
| 80-120 km/h | N/A |
| Top speed | N/A |
| Braking distance | N/A |
| Warranty | |
| Base warranty | N/A |
| Powertrain warranty | N/A |
| The Car Guide rating | |
| Driving | 7/10 |
| Safety | 7/10 |
| Interior | 7/10 |
| Reliability | 7/10 |
| Winter driving | 7/10 |
| Comfort | 6/10 |
| Average | 68%(view ratings) |