New 2018 Mercedes B-Class review - can the humble MPV be saved?

While the rest of the motoring world shifts its resources from MPV to SUV, Mercedes continues to invest in a car for every occasion. Despite declining segment sales, Mercedes has completely overhauled the B-Class for 2019. Based on the same platform as the A-Class, the tech-laden newcomer aims to better its predecessor in every way.

So, six months after we first tried the A-Class hatchback, our attention turns to Merc’s five-seat MPV. Here, we’re testing the B 200 turbo petrol, which is expected to account for the lion’s share of sales when it goes on sale in the UK next month.

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[ajaychebbi]

The B class is the best value for money. Its very very spacious on the inside with plenty of boot room, and probably the best driver sitting position in the baby benz's.

[calbackk]

Why SUV’s should be preferable to MPV’s by car buyers, is inexplicable in my opinion. In fact to me this new B-class i more desirable than any other current Mercedes model.

[shroomyesc]

Not sure why but I think I actually like this more than the A-class visually.

[quadcoreQ]

it would be great if u actually mention what the NVH is

[MadXed]

With the imminent onslaught of EQ models, I'm guessing there won't be another B250e? I had the current all electric model, and apart from only doing 80-100miles per charge, it was such an amazing car to own and drive.

[kunalaggarwal]

Nice review👍🏻

Please tell me if the "B200 d" version came with multilink suspension at the rear.


Thank you

[muhammadzailani]

This car deserves an AMG Boy racer. Please make a B45 AMG.

[KLm]

Not ONE single footage of the interior. ABSOLUTE AMATEURS!!!

[keithjames]

How about telling us where the cars ariel is to be

[SDav]

It is NOT Renault sourced you fool. The petrol one was CO-DEVELOPED by Mercedes and Renault and the 1.5 base diesel is Renault sourced. There is a difference. No one ever said the previous gen Mini had a Peugeot sourced engine because it was CO-DEVELOPED by BMW and Peugeot.

[Deuteross]

This aggressive front end looks hilarious on a frumpy granny car.

[alierikenoglu]

I would rather purchase the Renault/Dacia 7 passenger Lodgy with the same 1.5L engine at LESS than 1/2 the price!

[eamonnmcdermott]

Mercedes Benz price with Renault tech. No thanks!!!

[swanblake]

Hideous. They literally just pasted the A class front end on a taller car not accounting for its height. Awkward