Mercedes-Benz B-Class 2020 review: B180

The new B-Class from Mercedes is being pitched as a family car, even though it’s a five seater hatchback. Because sometimes parents want small cars and they make really good second run-arounds too, if you have a larger one already.

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[vcsamuels]

Thank you. I think it's all ways a great choice to demonstrate the boot space with a pushchair/ buggie.

[bmwlfe]

I have this car as a loan car from Mercedes atm. I’m 50/50 about it. It’s peppy for city driving, however slow around suburbia. Its slow overall, however it is so comfortable, the ride is soft. Steering is good and visibility is excellent. However it is not the car for someone who drives fast and looks for something in performance. It’s excellent for the older demographics 65+.

[afcgeo]

Mercedes hasn’t suddenly gone “vegan”. Its M-BTex seats have been around for many, many years.

[jasbo]

To the nice lady in the film, would like to say I've got a 2019 B180 sport and I agree what you say about the gearbox being terrible starting off being really laggy..well I took mine in today at mercedes for a gearbox software update and adaptive reset and Wow!!! It's like night & day it's brilliant now to drive, a real pleasure..😉

[GrrMeister]

1:40 *Although have owned very many Mercedes in the past, the MBTex is very good **_imitation_** of Leather and extremely hard wearing, and has been standard for many years. My current Car B200CDi AMG I specified with real leather heated seats, because I'm F'K worth it. Love it to bits and the best car ever, and have as I said had many (C180, 380SL, 280SE, 420SE, and a Rolls Royce Silver Shadow (with real Leather) PS Just check your shoes, are they Plastic (HUGE HUGE 21st Century Menace) or are they far more ECO and more comfortable Friendly Leather.*

[GrrMeister]

1:25 *Silver is well out - the latest trend after WHITE is Flat Grey Sandblasted so it looks Flat with No Gloss Showing, these are produced on a separate assembly line at Rastatt marked 'Snowflake Millennials only.*

[xkimopye]

“Nothing about it screams family”
If it was lifted an inch and had black plastic cladding on the wheel arches she would say it’s a great family SUV

[GrrMeister]

*(**4:11**)1.3 Petrol Engine is probably not the best choice, however an Hybrid Version is due to be launched in mid 2020 that will astound you with up to 40 Miles on EV Power and accommodate most practicable day to day users.*

[GrrMeister]

3:15 *Cup Holders Crazy - But there is Surprise Surprise a USB outlet for your **_Darlings_** to play on their Smarty Phones and iPads.*

[karlp]

Lurchy launch feel is a result of the fact the engine is not Mercedes-Benz. It's from Renault. Boo Hiss. M-B, the only car company in the world that charges extra for PVC seats.

[Rm-nojr]

Thanks, but you didn’t show anything about family. Please I need to see some tests with family, with kids.

[GrrMeister]

4:45 *Never Press PARK while moving, not sure what would happen, but not keen on finding out !*

[KAZEdays]

Why did they only give Australia the lowest grade model (B180).

[GrrMeister]

0:44 *$46k Where are you Venezuela, in the UK the base price of the B180 is £28k ($34 US)*

[HHH-soro]

When the tank is full of diesel fuel, how many kilometers does this car travel?

[sparkz]

Hi does this car have adaptive cruise control?
Thanks

[nikolicvladimir]

What a crap. "as a SECOND car" pay 40K for a second car does not seems right. What would be a first car for you if 40K car is second?

[waynezheng]

the gear shift behind the steering wheel is incredibly infuriating if you are used to driving a Japanese car..

[edwinng]

1.3 turbo 😢 200d 8 DCT would be better

[ianthomas]

No rear air vents for people/pets in the back, at this price point. Is all I needed to hear, to cross this of my list. Was looking forward to seeing this car. No longer.