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do you want most from a car? A sporty drive?
High levels of comfort? Or plenty of space?
With the B-Class, you don’t have to choose. It
bring together the best aspects of different kinds of
car in one Mercedes-Benz.
In terms of design, dynamics and dimensions, the B-Class
is simply unique. It combines a sporty chassis and
muscular engines with outstanding ride comfort,
generous interior space and a highly flexible cabin
– and
yet measures just 4.27 metres in length.
Interior
Despite the compact exterior of the B-Class, you’ll
find remarkable levels of space and comfort inside.
You’ll also find carefully chosen colours and
seat fabrics that underline the sporty style, plus high-quality
materials such as matt aluminium and the usual Mercedes-Benz
standards of fit and finish.
Exterior
A quick glance is enough to see that the B-Class is
no ordinary
car. Take a longer look and the fascination merely grows.
The
aggressively styled bonnet, the striking rear, the wide
track and
sculpted wings all add up to a sporty, dynamic whole.
It’s a
package that combines striking design, optimum comfort
and
great versatility within a highly compact exterior.
Sandwich concept
With the B-Class, safety is partly a question of shape.
It’s built with a sandwich concept double floor.
In a head-on collision, the engine and transmission
slide along the sloping front bulkhead and underneath
the passenger compartment, considerably reducing the
risk of injury. Thanks to the double floor, the occupants
also sit higher in the B-Class than in conventional
cars. This not only gives better all-round visibility,
it can also be of benefit in a side-on collision.
Flexibility
When it comes to finding space for everything and everyone,
the
B-Class has all the answers. It features a 1/3:2/3 split
folding rear
seat as standard. Its load compartment has a completely
flat floor
when all three rear seats are folded forward. And the
load
compartment floor can be lowered for even greater carrying
capacity. There are also a range of options that make
your BClass
even more practical. The TIREFIT option – in place
of the
standard space saver - allows two of the seat cushions
to be
stowed in the tyre well under the load compartment floor.
The
optional rear seat armrest can be folded down or removed
completely, creating an instant through-loading facility
for long
items such as skis. And the optional EASY-VARIO system
makes
the interior even more versatile, enabling you to completely
remove the rear seat backrests and the front passenger
seat.
Cabin space
Even when all the seats are in place, the B-Class still
has plenty of
space for your luggage. Thanks to a load compartment
depth of
89.8 cm and a capacity of 504 litres, it allows you
to transport a
medium-sized pushchair without changing the seating
layout. And
when you need to carry even larger loads, the volume
can be
extended up to a maximum of 2,205 litres. Passenger
accommodation is equally generous, with excellent legroom
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especially for rear seat passengers. |
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