Looks like Mercedes-Benz wants to make a revolution in the small class of premium MPV's.This new model is actually bigger with a few inches but it lost a few inches in height.
This change in design made the car much more aerodynamic now having a Cx coefficient of 0,26.Mercedes-Benz promised also a version called ECO Technology which will reach an incredible aerodynamic coefficient of 0,24.If the new B-Klasse will reach this coefficient will be even more efficient that the Prius now having 0,25.For those interested in a more sporty driving style Mercedes claims that the driving positing has been lowered with 86 mm.This way the driver won't feel like he's driving an MPV but a normal car.
There is an optional Sport package that will further lower the car with 20 mm and will have a steering system called Direct-Steer with some extra sporty modification made on.Regarding the engines, there will only be available four cylinder engines supercharged.A 1.6 liter making 122 HP and 200 NM plus a more powerful 156 HP and 250 NM.
These to engines will known under the names B 180 CDI and B 200 CDI.For the diesel amateurs there will be available engines with 109 HP and 250 NM and 136 HP and NM power plants.In the future there will also be available a 2 liter engine.Every version will be fitted with a start&stop system and a dual clutch transmission named 7G-DCT.
The new transmission system weights only 160 lbs and will be used on some other future models of Mercedes-Benz.The gearbox has three modes Economic,Sporty and Manual.
This car is expected to be really successful Mercedes already receiving numerous preorders.
