Mercedes-Benz B Class – User’s Asked Questions

1. What is the current status of Mercedes Benz B-class?

Mercedes Benz B-class was initially launched in 2005 then another version came in 2011 and now Mercedes has launched a facelifted version of B class on 11^th March 2015.

2. In which category Mercedes Benz B-class falls?

Mercedes Benz B-class falls under luxury hatchback category.

3. How many types of fuel units are available in Mercedes Benz B-class?

Mercedes Benz B-class is offered with both fuel units i.e. petrol and Diesel.

4. The available color options for Mercedes Benz B-class are?

Mercedes Benz B-class is available in four color variants out of which two are metallic (Polar Silver, Mountain Grey), and two are non metallic (Jupiter Red and Citrus white).

5. Is there an automatic transmission in Mercedes Benz B-class?

Yes, there is an automatic transmission available, both the variants of new B class are equipped with 7 speed (7G Tronic) automatic transmission.

6. What are the specifications of engine equipped in Mercedes Benz B-class?

 7. The Exact price tag of Mercedes Benz B-class?

8. Please inform about the on-road price of Mercedes Benz B-class.

9. Can I get the width of tyres fixed in Mercedes Benz B-class?

10. What type of suspension system fixed in Mercedes Benz B-class?

Front: Macpherson Strut

Rear:  Four link

11. Is cruise control available in it?

Yes, there is an adaptive cruise control with Speedtronic variable speed limiter in Mercedes Benz B-class.

12. Which safety features Mercedes Benz B-class has?

Mercedes Benz B-class boasts all the conventional and necessary safety features of Mercedes Benz such as seven airbags that include side airbags for front passengers, windows airbags, knee airbag for driver for knee protection, anti-lock braking system (ABS), acceleration skid control (ASR), tyre pressure monitoring system, hill start assist with hill hold function, adaptive braking, hold function, electronic stability program (ESP) to prevent skidding of the vehicle, cruise control tyre pressure loss warning system,  electric parking brake with comfort function, crash responsive braking light, electronic immobilizer, central locking with interior switch and many more features completes the list of safety features of Mercedes B class.

13. What is the acceleration and top speed of Mercedes Benz B-class?

Mercedes Benz B-class petrol trim takes only 10.2 seconds to sprint 100 km mark with the top speed of 200 km/hr while its diesel motor can accelerate 100 km mark in 10.7 seconds with the top speed of 210 km/hr.

14. Seating capacity of Mercedes Benz B-class is?

Mercedes Benz B-class has a seating capacity for 5 persons.

15. What is the boot capacity of Mercedes Benz B-class?

Mercedes Benz B-class has boot capacity of 486 liters which can be extended up to 1547 liters with 2^nd row folded.

16. What common & unique interior features Mercedes Benz B-class get?

Mercedes Benz B-class comes loaded with an array of unique interior features like red stitching on seats and steering, seven inch touchscreen infotainment system, new leather wrapped steering wheel, cruise control, 12 ambient LED lighting, sporty instrument cluster, B class gets upholstery options- one is all black and another is a beige one, sliding panoramic sunroof, front seats with memory function, electrically adjustable support for driver seat, two USB ports, rear view camera and parking sensors, cabin is dominated by carbon fibre and metal inserts.

Other features include 12V socket at rear, ECO start/stop function, speed sensitive volume control, bluetooth interface with hands free function.

17. Please tell the mileage figure of Mercedes Benz B-class- ARAI-certified, highway and city-road?

18. In Indian car market, which are the main competitors of this model?

Mercedes Benz B-class will lock its horns with Mercedes Benz A class, BMW X1 and BMW 1 Series.

Sandeep Singh