Mercedes-Benz has lifted the lid on its new B-Class at today’s Paris Motor Show.
Referred to by the manufacturer as a ‘Sports Tourer’, the B-Class comes as a rival to BMW’s 2 Series Active Tourer.
The all new Mercedes-Benz B-Class – More Sports for the Tourer. #ParisMotorShow #MondialAuto pic.twitter.com/xfIy3396GK
— Mercedes-Benz (@MercedesBenz) October 2, 2018
Due to go on sale this December, the B-Class will be offered with two petrol and three diesel engines, starting with a 1.3-litre petrol and rising to a new 2.0-litre diesel. A seven-speed gearbox will be utilised on the petrol and 1.5-litre diesel engines, while the larger 2.0-litre will utilise an eight-speed ‘box.
A 43-litre fuel tank is fitted as standard, though a larger 51-litre tank can be added as an optional extra on larger-engined models.
Here it is: Our new #BClass!
“The perfect vehicle for the whole #family. #MBUX provides also the #BClass with an all-new customer experience with functions that were previously the reserve of the luxury class.” Britta Seeger, @MercedesBenz #Cars Marketing&Sales. #ParisMotorShow pic.twitter.com/JWYDtB2JgY
— Daimler AG (@Daimler) October 2, 2018
Despite its short overhangs, the B-Class has been designed to offer a good amount of cabin space – generated as a result of the car being slightly longer, wider and taller than its predecessor.
There’s also a good amount of luggage space, too. With the rear seats in place there’s up to 705 litres of boot space available, rising to 1540 litres with those seats folded flat.
A range of safety assistance systems have been fitted to the B-Class too, including active distance assist and active emergency stop assist – the former of which utilises semi-autonomous technology.
