MercedesDubai Posted November 4, 2010 Report Share Posted November 4, 2010 As five-seat hatchbacks go, there’s plenty to commend about the Mercedes-Benz B-Class. It’s got loads of room inside thanks to a flat floor, a decent sized boot, and the highly-set seats are designed to improve visibility. However, the car itself has been around for a while now – it was originally launched back in 2006 and the mild facelift in 2008 was a slight nip-and-tuck job rather than anything drastic. Thus the price bracket and its aging years mean some might be disappointed with the quality of the interior when compared to a more modern, expensive Merc like the C-Class. All models in the region are fitted with sports suspension and 16-inch alloy wheels as standard, however don’t be fooled into thinking this is a hot hatch. Even though you can get a 190bhp turbocharged version, the B-Class is designed to be driven with comfort, rather than racing in mind. Power is sent through the front wheels via a CVT automatic gearbox, and ratios can be selected via the gear stick. The B-Class has been highly commended for its crash-test safety and comes as standard with airbags at the front and side, ISOFIX mounting for child seats in the rear bench and its hazard lights automatically flash in case of any collision. Its sandwich-floor which makes for great practicality has a side benefit too – in the event of a head-on crash, the engine and transmission are designed to slide under the passenger compartment, keeping the passengers secure. It’s a rare sight on the roads of the region and that may be down to its price. Though you always pay a premium for a Mercedes, the B-Class is priced far above its competition – especially when compared to one of the best all-round hatchbacks, the Volkswagen Golf. SOURCE: http://automiddleeast.com/2010-mercedes-benz-b-class/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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