The second generation B-Class was introduced at the 2011 International Motor Show Germany. 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. Drag coefficient was lowered, despite growing in overall dimensions to the benefit of interior space. A new four-cylinder engine was introduced with the model, the M270.
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
Fuel cell f, e.g. B 200 f
All-wheel drive: i.e. B 250 4MATIC
BlueEFFICIENCY
BlueEFFICIENCY is a term used by Mercedes-Benz for a series of measures which reduce fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. These include:
Start/stop function switches off the engine temporarily when the vehicle is stationary.
Alternator management for regenerative braking.
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. bugatti wallpapers, tesla, aston martin wallpapers, Mercedes B Class wallpapers, nissan wallpapers
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