Mercedes-Benz B-Class

Mercedes-Benz B-Class
Overview
Manufacturer
Also calledB-Class Sports Tourer
ProductionJune 2004 – present
Body and chassis
ClassSubcompact executive MPV[1]
Body style5-door hatchback
LayoutFront-engine, front-wheel-drive / four-wheel-drive

The Mercedes-Benz B-Class is a subcompact executive car manufactured and marketed by Mercedes-Benz since 2005. Based on the A-Class with larger dimensions, the European New Car Assessment Programme (Euro NCAP) classifies it as a small MPV.[2]

Mercedes-Benz had presented a concept car Vision B Compact Sports Tourer at the 2004 Paris Motor Show. The concept previewed some features that would be available on the production B-Class. The Vision B was based on the layered platform, so that the drivetrain would be placed partly in front of and underneath the passengers.[3]

As of December 20, 2013, delivery of B-Class vehicles reached 1 million since its launch in 2005.[4]

  1. ^ Mihalascu, Dan (2018-11-24). "Mercedes-Benz Starts Production of 2019 B-Class MPV In Germany". CarScoops. US. Retrieved 2022-06-13.
  2. ^ "Official Mercedes Benz B Class 2011 safety rating results". Euroncap. Retrieved 2016-04-16.
  3. ^ "245 series B-Class Sports Tourer, 2005 - 2008". mercedes-benz-publicarchive.com. Retrieved 5 April 2024.
  4. ^ "Sales jubilee Mercedes-Benz B-Class: Mercedes-Benz B-Class – celebrating over one million sales". Dec 20, 2013.