Mercedes-Benz B-Class Premium Tech, driving a new special edition - Road Test
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Mercedes-Benz B-Class Premium Tech, driving a new special edition - Road Test
The Star minivan combines elegance and sportiness with a rich technology package.
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B Tech is an abbreviation that distinguishes the latest version of the Star minivan, launched on the market in 2011 and updated in 2014. This is a package that enriches Mercedes-Benz Class B with functionality, safety and comfort. It can guarantee a customer benefit of 5.200 euros and provides starting price EUR 24.640 (B 160 Executive Tech). Which, however, can exceed 35.000 euros if you choose our version. road test, or B 180 D Automatic Premium Tech, which combines sportiness, elegance and technology. Let's go and find out together advantages and disadvantages.
city
Don't be fooled 439 см length. The Mercedes-Class B drives around town much smoother than you might imagine. Since it provides good visibility, the overall dimensions are small and you can perfectly perceive dimensions external. And then there is the high seat, which not only winks at the female audience, but also gives you more control over what is happening around the car, and 7G-DCT automatic transmissionthat make daily commuting to work enjoyable and relaxing.
Outside the city
Leaving the city walls, you can appreciate other qualities Class B technology... Starting with tuning, the right stiffness: it contains the roll in corners (an aspect not obvious to a minivan), but provides the necessary comfort at all speeds. Engine, 1.5 diesel 110 hp it is not very quiet, but it is undoubtedly one of the best diesel engines on the market: it guarantees excellent traction, is always ready and at the same time provides consumption extremely discreet. If you pay a little attention, then on average you can drive from 18 to 20 km on a liter of fuel. The transmission works flawlessly.
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The Mercedes B-Class boasts an excellent aerodynamic coefficient to minimize air resistance. Take advantage of not only the performance, but also the perceived silence inside the cabin, which is already very well soundproofed. We are traveling far comfortIn short, on the other hand, it could not have been in a car (still luxurious) intended for a family. Fuel consumption on the highway was also limited: at a speed of 130 km / h, you drive an average of 18-19 km with one liter of fuel.
Life on board
The Premium Tech version of the B-Class is equipped with the AMG package, which enhances the interior and exterior design with aerodynamic elements. The seats are upholstered in leather and Alcantara, the pedals are made of aluminum. There is a red contrast stitching and shoulder blade. steering wheel which enhance the sporty appearance of the vehicle. But at the same time, the habitability is large, you can comfortably travel for 5, as well as trunk offers good lifting capacity (488 liters). Roof panoramic electric represents a great added value. Overall the car is very well finished, there are only a few plastics that could be improved in my opinion.
Price and costs
The road-tested version, the B 180 d Automatic Premium Tech, is worth the money. approx EUR 35.400... Its equipment includes, among others, an infotainment system with an 8-inch screen, compatible with AppleCarPlay and Android Auto (in addition to Comand Online and Parktronic systems), Mercedes me connect services, Garmin navigation system, cruise control with Speedtronic. , a rear view camera, carbon fiber inserts and an active high beam system.
safety
La Mercedes-Benz Class B got 5 stars in EuroNCAP tests. Premium B Tech offers safety-related equipment such as Attention Assist, Active Brake Assist and a knee airbag.
Specification
| dimensions | 439/179/156 cm |
| Trunk | 488-1.547 liters |
| engine | 1.461 cc diesel yes 109 hp and 260 Nm |
| maximum speed | 190 km / h |
| consumption | 4,3l / 100km |
