From November 2011 there is the new Mercedes B-Class to purchase – at the old price. The second generation is slightly larger than its predecessor, Premiere has the Compact at the International Motor Show IAA in Frankfurt (until 25 September). For improved standard equipment now includes, for example, a radar-assisted emergency braking system.
In addition to dam base model with 122-hp 1.6-liter gasoline engine, there is the B-Class B 200 as well for at least 27 935 €. Then make the same 156 hp engine. The only diesel engine is a 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine. It is available in the B 180 with 109 hp from 27 578 €. In B 200 he makes 136 hp and costs from € 29 808. The two diesel consumption to EU standard 4.4-liter respectively (114 and 115 g CO2/km). The gasoline engines are in 5.9 liters of Super per 100 kilometers and 137 grams of CO2 per kilometer.
For the first time, Mercedes on a dual-clutch gearbox. The seven-speed automatic costs 2165 € extra charge and is start-stop capability.