1. Mercedes B 160

Mercedes-Benz B-Class Overview Manufacturer (2006-2007) (2007-present) Production 2005–present 2006-present Assembly, Body and chassis 4-door Related The Mercedes-Benz B-Class is a subcompact executive MPV produced by German automaker since 2005. Mercedes-Benz markets it as a sports compact tourer. It is similar to the, though bigger and with bigger engines. The European New Car Assessment Programme classifies it as a small MPV (multi-purpose vehicle).

As of December 20, 2013, delivery of B-Class vehicles reached 1 million since the launch of the B-Class in 2005. Before facelift Overview Production 2005–2011 2006–2011 Body and chassis Mercedes-Benz T245 Powertrain: 1.5 L 1.7 L M266 I4 2.0 L M266 I4 /: 2.0 L I4 5-speed 6-speed Dimensions 2006–08: 2,786 mm (109.7 in) 2009-11: 2,779 mm (109.4 in) Length 4,270 mm (168.1 in) Width 1,778 mm (70.0 in) Height 2006–08: 1,613 mm (63.5 in) 2009–11: 1,603 mm (63.1 in) In 2005 it was introduced in spring in Europe and in autumn in Canada. The B-Class is a car with a sandwich floor construction and a parabolic rear suspension.

The B-Class has a two-box design: one box for the and another the passenger and luggage compartments. The B-Class gains much of its comparatively large interior volume through its height, a configuration that makes the most of the vehicle’s footprint. Having evolved from the even smaller A-Class it retained that car's sandwich floor concept.

The A-Class was originally intended to have a battery-powered version that would meet California’s (since-rescinded) zero-emissions mandate, and the batteries were supposed to go between the floors. All models included many passive systems like, cornering lights, active lighting system, and headlamp assist. In the event of a frontal impact the engine and transmission slides beneath the passenger compartment. In 2008 it was updated with a and a BlueEFFICIENCY option. A new NGT variant was added, which could burn either gasoline. In 2011 Mercedes-Benz did a world tour with three of its vehicles, one of which was the B-Class. The -powered was driven more than 30,000 kilometres in a circumnavigation of the globe, starting and ending in.

Interior Engines The B160 and B180 conform to emission standards. The rest of the engines conform to emission standards. A is available as an option for the diesel units (this reduces about 99% of the particle emissions, without the need for additives). Pre-facelift Overview Production 2011–present 2012–present Body and chassis Mercedes-Benz W246 Powertrain 1.6L 1.8L electric motor 6-speed 7-speed 1 speed automatic Dimensions 2,699 mm (106.3 in) Length 4,359 mm (171.6 in) Width 1,786 mm (70.3 in) Height 1,557 mm (61.3 in) The second generation B-Class was introduced at the 2011. European models went on sale in November 2011. Japan models went on sale in April 2012.

They are assembled at Rastatt, Germany, and from 2011 at Kecskemet, Hungary. By summer 2013, over 230,000 second generation B-Class cars had been delivered. It included new gasoline and diesel engines, mated to either a six-speed manual or seven-speed dual-clutch transmission. Was lowered, despite growing in overall dimensions to the benefit of interior space.

A new four-cylinder engine was introduced with the model, the. New safety systems included adaptive cruise control, blind spot assist and, a collision prevention adaptive brake system. Variants and nomenclature The last part of the model name indicates how the vehicle is powered:.

Natural Gas Drive: c, e.g. B 200 c (for compressed natural gas).

Diesel: d, e.g. B 250 d. Electric: e, e.g.

B 250 e. f, e.g. B 200 f.: i.e. B 250 BlueEFFICIENCY BlueEFFICIENCY is a term used by Mercedes-Benz for a series of measures which reduce fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. These include:.

Mercedes B 160

Start/stop function switches off the engine temporarily when the vehicle is stationary. Alternator management for.

Tyres optimised for rolling resistance have low energy requirements while driving and also help to reduce fuel consumption. The B 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition was available from September 2011. B 200 Natural Gas Drive Production version includes a choice of manual and 7G-DCT dual clutch transmission, and was available from early 2013. European model was set to go on sale in February 2014. B-Class Electric Drive.

A B-class at the New York autoshow, reading 'ELECTRIC DRIVE' logotype on rear Initial concept versions of the B-Class Electric Drive were developed under the project using batteries from Li-tec and a drivetrain from Tesla, but Mercedes switched to using a drivetrain developed by Mercedes itself soon after. The Electric Drive was previewed at the 2012 Paris Motor Show, the 2013, and the 2013 IAA International Motor Show 2013.

Production for retail customers began in April 2014 at Mercedes-Benz factory. In May 2014, Mercedes announced the B-Class Electric Drive will be available in Germany and the UK in the first quarter of 2015. In November, Mercedes-Benz announced pricing for Germany and started accepting orders. The concept has an electric motor rated 136 PS (100 kW; 134 hp) and 310 N⋅m (229 lb⋅ft), 36 from. The vehicle has a driving range of 200 km (124 mi) with a top speed of 150 km/h (93 mph).

The battery can be charged at any standard domestic 230 V power outlet or 400 V rapid charging terminal. Pricing in the U.S. Starts at US$41,450 before any applicable.

In 2015, over 1900 electric B-class were sold in the USA. The (EPA), under its five-cycle testing, rated the 2014 B-Class Electric Drive with an of 87 mi (140 km). The energy consumption was rated at 40 /100 miles for combined city/highway driving, corresponding to a of 84 - MPGe - (2.8 L/100 km; 101 mpg imp). The rating for city driving is 85 mpg-e (2.8 L/100 km; 102 mpg imp), and 83 mpg-e (2.8 L/100 km; 100 mpg imp) for highway. Retrieved 2016-04-16. Retrieved 2016-04-16.

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