Mercedes-Benz B-Class Showroom

Mercedes-Benz B-Class

$ 51,789* MRLP

It’s a small Benz, but it packs a punch in the stakes of interior space and practicality. Taller and boxier than the closely-related A-Class, the B-Class aims to increase suitability for family usage. It’s available in one specification: B180 with a 1.3-litre turbocharged petrol engine.

Latest Mercedes-Benz B-Class ratings breakdown

7.8

Performance
6.0
Safety Technology
8.0
Ride Quality
7.4
Infotainment & Connectivity
9.0
Handling & Dynamics
6.8
Energy Efficiency
8.1
Driver Technology
8.3
Value for Money
7.5
Interior Comfort & Packaging
8.6
Fit for Purpose
8.1
2019 Mercedes-Benz B180 review
Review | 10 Sep 2019

7.8

Can the 2019 Mercedes-Benz B180 spark popularity for the model?
2019 Mercedes-Benz B-Class review - International preview drive
Launch Review | 30 Nov 2018
Can the B-Class still sit above the A?
2019 Mercedes-Benz B-Class review
Launch Review | 30 Nov 2018

7.9

The all-new third-generation Mercedes-Benz B-Class has lost some of the previous gen's frumpiness and gained tech, refinement and plushness.
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2019 Mercedes-Benz B-Class review - First drive
Launch Review | 29 Nov 2018

7.7

It's not as sexy as an A-Class, but is it better?

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2013 Mercedes-Benz B200 CDI: owner review
Owner Review | 4 Feb 2020
As an admited geek who cares more about gigahertz than horsepower, I've wanted a car with adaptive cruise control for a long time, well before I could afford one. ACC with stop and go down to 0 km/h is a great technology with an active radar - allowing easy driving for long commutes and increased safety when glancing at screens in stop-start traffic as most drivers tend to do these days. With the search filters on carsales my nice to haves were leather seats, bluetooth, adaptive cruise, dual zone climate, brake hold and premium sound but ACC was always the dealbreaker. The wikipedia entry on ACC was my bible, trying to find an older car which had ACC to 0 km/h (stop-and-go) and not the used partial cruise where it conks out and disengages at 30km/h. Mainly I was looking at used Golfs, but the newest Golf 7.5 Highline with Sound & Vision pack and Driver Assist was out of my price range without a big car loan. In my search, I also test drove the i30 SR Premium, the Honda Civic VTi-LX, and the Subaru Impreza with Eyesight. I even considered the minefield which would be a well-used Audi with lots of km. For a while I was fascinated with the Skoda brand, seeing older Skoda Superbs which seem like great value for money. I nearly grabbed a Golf wagon in Tasmania to bring back to melbourne, and considered an Octavia but on further research found the ACC disengages at traffic lights because it is missing an automatic parking brake. The final car that very well nearly tempted me is the Holden Astra RS-V, has the tech including Android auto, won euro car of the year, initially had good pricing, but then when I was looking, I couldn't find a good price on one with an extended warranty. After years of research, I finally discovered the magic words - "Distronic Plus". You see, ACC has a lot of funny names and I always thought Mercedes was out of my price range. It was only a few days after discovering the magic words, I saw a B200 with all the extra packs and new I had found the car of my dreams. An old guy had listed a 2013 B200 CDI (diesel) with only 41,000km (that's 7000km a year folks), always serviced at the dealership and with all the trimmings - Comand Pack (12 speaker Harmon Kardon, DAB+, DSP), Driving Assistance Pack (Distronic Plus, Blind Spot Sensors, LDW), Exclusive Pack (Leather Electric, Heated seats with memory), Vision Package (Bi-Xenons, Sunroof). On top of all that, you had your standard equipment - the feeling of driving a 3 pointer, well built ANCAP 5 star rating, reversing camera with moving guidelines, front and rear parking sensors, auto self-parking, GPS Nav, dual zone climate and also brake hold, a feature I also wanted - which works a bit different in Mercedes, you have to push the brake hard once after stopping. Essentially it had everything I could ask for, except for Android Auto, ventilated seats, push button / remote start and keyless entry. This car is very fuel efficient and economical, being a diesel engine. At this time, I had just moved into a new apartment with my girlfriend that very same weekend on the Friday - we had boxes everywhere. I told her I booked a flight to Sydney tomorrow, so I grabbed a bank cheque, on Saturday flew to Sydney and stayed overnight in a crappy AirBnB. The next morning, I took a bus to a very fancy retirement village in Lane Cove, overlooking Sydney Harbour. This place was deluxe! Turns out, the car has lived its entire life in the bowels of this place, in an underground car park. The car was in mint condition - the owner was already retired when he bought it new for $65,000, it had done barely any kms. I bought it on the spot, didn't even bother getting a RWC, and drove straight through western Sydney and onto the Hume as I had to be at work on Monday morning. My cost? $19,000 plus ORC.... Put simply, I think I am driving the best car per dollar on the road. Having owned this car for 9 months and recently having the first service (B service) done by a euro specialist in Hawthorn, I've found that there were a few issues - the Inlet filter was fouled and due to be replaced and same with ignition plugs, both due 2017 - so seems Mercedes dealership service in Sydney dropped the ball there. Other than that, the battery is a bit low and needs replacing in six months. I am not a gambler but I did roll the dice on a used European car and I won this time, as long as I go for a 50km drive every 2 weeks because it's a diesel and needs to be driven. Straight after the service I loaned it to my girlfriend for a girl's weekend away - our friend won a prize for a stay at a Canberra hotel, so it worked out a bit longer travel time but much cheaper to drive so I leant them my car - they enjoyed the amenities like the premium sound but couldn't figure out how to use cruise control for the entire 1300km round trip - even her friend the analytical one (she's my accountant!) Cabin Space and Comfort - As you can see from the photos, I slotted in a 55" OLED TV one time, with no problems. At the moment, I am working in Docklands and instead of paying for parking, I park in Port Melbourne and keep a hybrid road bike (full-size) in the boot by twisting the handlebars around. I don't even have to remove the front wheel, I just slide my bike in and out, and commute the last 2km by bike which is fun. As I am normally driving alone, it has plenty of space and of course a Mercedes cabin is a great place to be. My first time owning all of leather, heated and electric seats, dual zone climate, and all features are well appreciated by everyone. I just hit the big four zero so getting in and out of this car is a breeze with the higher entry point (in America this model had a limited run as an electric with a battery pack across the bottom) and the higher driving position is better than a sedan, but not quite at SUV level. When I drive past GLAs they don't seem to be sitting much higher than me, maybe two inches. Performance and Economy & Ride & Handling - I've had no problems with the DSG, or feel much turbo lag. Actually since the service, I feel the car has improved in it's handling and performance. What I think happened is that the car has some sort of driving memory for how you drive and this was stored as to prefer the driving style of a 71 year old retiree puttering around the hills and traffic of Sydney. There is some threads and YouTube videos about how to reset it. Maybe when they serviced my car recently they also reset those settings. It's handling a lot better this week although maybe it's my imagination. My biggest complaint before was the handling and suspension, it is a bit harder than I would like with the run flat tires (no spare), as I do zip around town and take on speed bumps - getting off the mark isn't great either as I like to take my chances when I find them in traffic. I knew going in this would not be a performance car, but it is a 1.8L turbo diesel with 100kW @ 4400 rpm and 300Nm Torque @ 1600-3000rpm so I do rely on the torque and enjoy doing so. That's more torque than the new i30 petrol model and the Golf 7.5. My Mercedes does 0-100km/h in 8.4 seconds, vs 6.87 for i30 SR, 7.7 for a Skoda Superb 140TDI, 9.3 for a VW Polo and 10.1 for the Subaru Impreza. Technology and Connectivity - As stated earlier, this car came loaded with the packs and that is what really mattered, it's hard to find a used B200 with these four packs, all of which I have something I wanted. At the end of the day, I'm not missing Android Auto that much, not enough to replace the stock head unit with a risky overseas model, although there are some nice 10.1" options, the resolution and touch is still not the best. If there is an aftermarket option with wireless Android I might take the plunge, however for now I have a wireless magnetic adapter and enjoy having two screens, my phone screen mounted with 3M tape below the vents, as tit is hard to find a vent mount for Mercedes. The major self driving features which this car is missing is Traffic Jam Assist, which is a low speed mode available in new Audi, VW anmd Skoda models. There is also lane centering, a newer version of LKAS which of which the best example is in the new Ford Focus 2019. I was surprised how useful and enjoyable the blind spot assist system in the side mirrors is, and how few cars costing double or triple what I paid still don't have that feature. Brake hold is just as good as I thought it would be and I am glad I have that. Automatic Wipers and Lights are great, and I'm even using the auto-park assist frequently and it does save time and energy. Retractable mirrors when you lock the car is a cool feature but mostly so I can tell if the car is locked. Daytime running lights look awesome - I'm missing LED headlights but no big loss, same with electric tailgate and KESSY - nice to have but not essential. I can't finish without mentioning the premium sound with the 12 Harmon Kardon speakers and DSP. It's just fantastic, for car audio. I've had pretty crappy audio setups at home, but after getting the car, I upgraded to a proper receiver and high quality speakers at home and only now can I notice the HK in the car is a little inferior to that. But in general, the quality of the sound with the DAB+ radio which we Iisten to frequently, or streaming bluetooth, is highly praised by all passengers. Can't go back to non-premium sound, that's for sure. The Honda Civic I test drove had a crappy sub-woofer in the boot, the i30 sound is not much better. You need sound and vision pack to get decent sound in a Golf. Only the Skodas I was considering had decent (Canton) system. Price and Features and Summary - At around $21k including the cost for the car initially, ORC like stamp duty, and the first B service, the car has now done 53,000km, with 12k of those being mine. Being a diesel Mercedes, it has a long life ahead of it. Fuel efficiency is awesome - I completely love the car and don't regret my decision at all. To get all the features I wanted, including premium sound, for this price was always my dream. I think it'scrazy that this car is not more highly praised in the used car market, or the head to head hatchback articles on CarAdvice, because they are always comparing new vs new - however with depreciation, the B200 circa 2013 with the option packs is now available around the 20k mark and if any of what I have reviewed appeals to you in any way, I wish you luck in finding a deal similar to mine.
2014 Mercedes-Benz B250: owner review
Owner Review | 18 Jan 2020
A pragmatic Mercedes designed to maximise the safe transport for the most important people in your life… as opposed to a Mercedes that looks like you are the most important person in other people's lives… When my wife was pregnant with our first child, we had just returned to Melbourne in the summer of 2014 from a stint working overseas. The need for a new car was immediate. I wanted a VF SS Wagon, but as this was going to be her ride… the Commo' was out of the equation  Enter the German Wifey liked good quality things in her life (me included I hope), Mazda's, Toyota's, Honda's and the other 'mainstreamers' we looked at did not motivate us to part with good money for something that was generic and somewhat boring. She loved the A-class Merc, but upon entering the Dealership of dreams at Mercedes Melbourne our savvy salesman noticed the sizable bump in the boss's outfit and promptly steered us towards a plum coloured B-Class 250 that was ripe for the picking. I can honestly say that this car was never in my equation for our next purchase. Wifey on the other hand loved the style and attitude of this inflated German Honda Jazz. Once I had accepted its unique curves and bulbous proportions I could see some coolness in this pimped up baby hauler. Head room was SUV like, egress was effortless, interior appointments were luxurious and performance almost matched the hot-hatch brigade. The B-class was winning me over with its showroom appeal and abundant features per dollar. After performing some quick online research I discovered this car had more kit than I could mention in one breath. It had ample room for a pram, as well as a baby seat and was compact enough to manage daily chores with ease. The badge allure was impressive, as were the croissants, food and beverages available in the waiting area of this showroom. This dealership knew how to give the 5 star treatment without the stiff upper lip. As usual, I haggled politely and achieved a figure that had the 'boss' happy. At 46K drive away, I was beaming, it was 6 months old, had around 6000km and it came fully loaded. Once the afterglow had settled it became apparent that his car, despite its elegant design and strong engineering had a few chinks in its armour. For me, the car rode too firm. The 18 inch low profile run flat tyres were partially at fault as their strong side walls lacked flex. When I finally sold this car and fitted some 'normal' tyres, the ride became miles better – bugger… wish I had done this earlier. The driving modes of this model B-class were Economy – (no performance at all, saving every drop of petrol as if it was your last tank of fuel). Comfort – (some performance available, but a huge stomp on the loud pedal is needed to make some speedy progress). And Sport mode, (a gear dragging nuisance that was always too eager and trying too hard)… Argh… where was 'Normal' mode? I can understand that the demographic for this vehicle may have a predisposition for these modes. Economy suits Walter Featherfoot, Comfort suits Gerry Attrick and Sport was for Ernest Wannabie. I wanted unrestricted access to all of its performance all of the time, I wanted the gear shift program to change up when you backed off the pedal like every other car I had ever had. It would also make sense for the auto to kick back a ratio with around a third to half throttle – as opposed to needing a very forceful prod. Fortunately when the car struggled to decide a gear, the paddles behind the wheel could be tapped to restore some sensibility to forward progress and ratio selection. When I helped a friend at work purchase her new 2016 B-250 I noticed these issues were not present, the car drove more like a C-class in the way the engine/transmission combination behaved. Did someone at Mercedes hear my whining? Conversely, my wife hardly noticed these issues, she did not care and was happy with it. Was I expecting too much? On the positive side this car had lots going for it. It was supremely comfortable, cruised at highway speeds effortlessly and hung on really well through corners at speed. When you planted this car off the line the steering wheel did not jump out of your hands despite having 155 raging Kilowatts at your disposal. It had an impressive lack of torque steer for a front driver. The radar adaptive cruise was seamless and amazing. You even had the choice of distance you wanted to keep from the car ahead. Infotainment included a Harman Kardon sound system that left me wanting more when you pumped up the volume. Our standard 2014 Comfortline Polo walloped this unit for volume, bass and sound quality. The service boys were alerted of this shortfall and swapped the speakers for me as well as gave the unit a software update. I could not detect much change… Other cool features included the drop down tables behind the front seats to rest oddments on. The huge panoramic sunroof and heated memory seats that were amazingly comfy and useful every day. The rear doors were huge, the rear seat and legroom space was also generous and had to be class leading to my eyes for a car of these diminutive proportions. It even had a voice activated command package that I struggled to make work effectively. The auto park feature was fun, the stylish air vents were almost artwork, and the abundance of buttons had me exploring functions when bored in heavy traffic. The lane keep assist annoyed me as it buzzed and vibrated the steering wheel every time you went over a line to pass someone. The stop start function had me flinching when it shut the car down and then fired it up relentless in stop go traffic. I wondered how many stress cycles were possible before the starter motor and turbo just failed from this rudimentary attempt at saving some hydrocarbons. Early on I learned to just switch this nonsense off when I started the car as I did not have the heart to keep hammering the battery and mechanicals for the sake of saving very little fuel. Whilst I had high expectations of this brand, it did meet most of them. It was great to drive when you had no one around and could explore some of its talents. The brakes were strong and could handle some mild abuse as you flung it around in attack mode. When using the paddles with vigour the car still had control over the shifts despite making your think you had options. The headlights were great, the mirrors where big and the visibility was excellent. The reverse camera was also very clear and I liked the host of sensors and LED displays to support you when parking. The B-Class is certainly a capable, reliable and entertaining vehicle to own. It suited our needs for a few years and I grew to like its external appearance despite the negative comments from my peers. Where this car really shone was when you were inside it. It had lots of glass, and a light and an airy ambience of elegant practicality. I miss this car and will most likely get another one in the future when my body struggles to get into anything else. Well done to Mercedes for building a car that fits daily duties better than most whilst allowing ordinary folks a price point to own Euro brand stardom.
2013 Mercedes-Benz B200 Be Review
Owner Review | 21 Mar 2016
One of the best cars I have driven. Very big and roomy inside yet small outside and easy to park. Park assist is great. Ambient lighting adds that comfortable touch. Doors sit high and never scrape the ground when getting in. Easy to use command system for navigation, bluetooth telephone and USB connections. Really is a joy to drive. Very quiet engine, smooth and very reliable. I have the fully optioned model with leather seats and memory seat adjustments (up to three memory positions) as well as heated seats and carpet Mercedes mats. Side mirrors automatically fold in when locking. Steering wheel vibrates if you cross lanes and has blind spot sensors in the side mirrors for changing lanes. Tons of sensors that alert you when you are too close to other objects. Cruise control is magic and easy to use. has auto broke assist so when slowing down it knows how far the vehicle in front of you is and adjusts the brakes smoothly. Has adaptive transmission memory so it adapts to how you drive. (If you're a fast racing car driver it changes gears a lot slower and revs higher. If you are a slow Sunday driver, it changes the gears a lot later and smoother) Lots of room in the back when the hatch is down. Lots of room for luggage and shopping. Front seats have fold out tables at the back for passengers in the back seats. Sunglasses storage up top and lighted mirrored visors for driver and passenger. Do yourself a favour and test drive one!
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2005 MERCEDES-BENZ B200 TURBO
Owner Review | 3 Nov 2013
2005 MERCEDES-BENZ B200 TURBO
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