Mercedes-Benz Australia has revealed pricing and specs for the new B-Class. 

Available in one specification – the B 180 Sports Tourer – the Merc has a tag of $46,400 (Manufacturer’s Recommended List Price) not including on-road costs and dealer delivery.

The B 180 Sports Tourer is fitted with a 1.3-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol, engine that makes 100kW and 200Nm, paired with a 7G DCT seven-speed automatic transmission. Combined fuel consumption is a claimed 5.7 litres per 100km.

Safety and convenience technologies include Active Parking Assist, Active Lane Keep Assist, Active Brake Assist, Traffic Sign Assist, Blind Spot Assist with exit warning, front and rear parking sensors, a reversing camera, electronically folding exterior mirrors, and the PRE-SAFE accident anticipatory system.

Other key features include DAB+ digital radio, NTG6 MB navigation, a nine-speaker audio system with 225-watt output, 17-inch 5 twin-spoke alloy wheels, ‘Comfort’ seats in ARTICO upholstery, climate control, smartphone integration, a new-generation three-spoke sports steering wheel with touch controllers and shift paddles, and Dynamic Select, which provides a choice of driving modes.

Like the A-Class, the instrument panel in front of the driver is among the most technologically advanced in the Mercedes-Benz range, employing two 10.25-inch fully
digital displays in a ‘widescreen cockpit’ array.

Australian-specified cars will be available with a powered tailgate along with hands-free access – the ability to open the tailgate with a kicking motion beneath the rear bumper – and keyless-go entry and start.

Source: Motor Trader E-Magazine (June 2019 Edition)

7 Jun 2019