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Overview
The 2012 Mercedes-Benz B-Class Base is a front-wheel drive, 5-door Mini Mpv that was released to the New Zealand market on 7th April 2012. The Mercedes-Benz B-Class is regarded as a small Car built in Germany with prices starting at $56,900 before on-road costs.
This Mercedes-Benz B-Class is powered by a 1.6L 4-cylinder engine that has 115 kW of power (at 5300 rpm) and 250 Nm of torque (at 1250 rpm) via a 7 SP MANUAL transmission. Mercedes-Benz claims the B-Class Base uses 6.1L/100km of Premium Unleaded in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 138g of CO2. It has a 50L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 820km per full tank
The Mercedes-Benz B-Class measures 1557mm (61.3 inches) in height, 4359mm (171.6 inches) in length, 1786mm (70.3 inches) in width with a 2699mm (106.3 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1395kg (3075.4 lbs) of unladen weight. The B-Class Base comes standard with 225/45 Rnull front tyres and 225/45 Rnull rear tyres. It has a 36 month, unlimited km warranty.
The 2012 Mercedes-Benz B-Class Base has a 98mm ground clearance with a 1400kg braked and 695kg unbraked towing capacity.
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Power to Weight
64.52 - 105.08 kW/t
52.15 kW/t
151.52 kW/t
Boot Space
486 litres
260 litres
675 litres
Fuel Efficiency
4.7 - 6.5 L/100km
3.9 L/100km
9.1 L/100km
Vehicle Range
769 - 1,064 km
170 km
1,310 km
Warranty (Years)
3 years
2 years
3 years
Warranty (Distance)
Unlimited
96,560 km
Unlimited
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Gross Vehicle Weight
1,960 - 2,030 kg
1,675 kg
2,135 kg
Braked Towing Capacity
1,200 - 1,500 kg
750 kg
1,700 kg
Ground Clearance Unladen
98 mm
98 mm
160 mm
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Dimensions
4,359 mm
1,786 mm
1,557 mm
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,359 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,786 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,557 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,699 mm |
| Turning Circle | 11,000 mm |
| Load Capacity | 565 mm |
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Explore Mercedes-Benz B-Class Features & Specs
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control: yes
Parking Distance System
Location: Front
Front Type: Sensor
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Sensor
Power Outlet 12V
Location (12V): Boot/Cargo
Location (12V): Front
Reading Lights
Location: Rear
Vanity Mirror
Driver Mirror Illuminated: yes
Driver Mirror Location: Driver
Passenger Mirror Illuminated: yes
Location: Passenger
Voice Activating System
Includes Audio Player: yes
Includes Navigation System: yes
Includes Phone: yes
Compressor
Compressor: Turbo
Emission Control Level
CO2 Level (Combined): 138
Standard Met: EU5
Engine
Bore Engine: 83.0
Engine (cc): 1595
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine (L): 1.6
Number of Cylinders: 4
Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
Stroke Engine: 73.7
Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
Variable Valve Timing Camshaft: yes
Fuel
Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 95
Minimum Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Octane Number: 95
Fuel System
Injection Carburetion: Gasoline Direct Injection
Fuel Tanks
Main Capacity Gal: 13.2
Main Capacity (L): 50
Main Capacity Uk Gallons: 11.0
Main Type: Main
Computer
Average Fuel Consumption: yes
Average Speed: yes
Instantaneous Fuel Consumption: yes
Range for Remaining Fuel: yes
Display Screen
Location: ?
Fuel Consumption
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 820
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (miles): 510
ADR 81/02 Combined (km/L): 16.4
ADR 81/02 Combined (L/100km): 6.1
ADR 81/02 Combined (miles per UK gallon): 46
ADR 81/02 Combined (mpg): 39
ADR 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
Fuel Economy
ADR 81/02 (L/100km): 6.1
Performance
Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 8.6
Maximum Speed (km/h): 220
Maximum Speed (mph): 137
Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 156
Maximum Power (kW): 115
Maximum Torque (Nm): 250
Measurement Standard: EEC
Primary or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5300
Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1250
Drive
Driven Wheels: Front
Electronic Traction Control
Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
Transmission
Automatic Mode: yes
Description: Dual Clutch Sequential Trans (Dct)
Gear Change Paddles: yes
Manual Sequential: yes
Number of Speeds: 7
Shift Lever Location: Steering Wheel
Type: Manual
Disc Brakes
Number of Disc Brakes: 4
Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
Power Steering
Vehicle Speed Proportional: yes
Steering Wheel
Height Adjustment: yes
Telescopic Adjustment: yes
Type: Leather Covered
Alternate Suspension
Type: Sport
Suspension
Location: Front
Front Spring Type: Coil
Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Front Type: Strut
Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Location: Rear
Rear Spring Type: Coil
Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
Rear Type: Torsion Beam
Rear Wheel Dependence: Semi-Independent
Tires
Location: Front
Front Wheels Tire Profile: 45
Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Front Wheels Tire Width: 225
Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 45
Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Rear Wheels Tire Width: 225
Wheels
Location: Front
Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 17
Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 7.5
Location: Rear
Rear Rim Diameter (In): 17
Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 7.5
Body Style
Body Type: Mini Mpv
Local Body Type: Mini Mpv
Platform Code: MFA
Trailer Towing Preparation
Trailer Hitch: yes
Bumpers
Front Bumper Colour: Painted
Location: Front
Rear Bumper Colour: Painted
Location: Rear
Cargo Capacity
Rear Seat Down (cu ft): 54.6
Rear Seat Down (L): 1545
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 17.2
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 486
External Dimensions
Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 11000
Front Track (in): 61.1
Front Track (mm): 1552
Ground Clearance Unladen (in): 3.9
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 98
Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 36.1
Overall Height (in): 61.3
Overall Height (mm): 1557
Overall Length (in): 171.6
Overall Length (mm): 4359
Overall Width (in): 70.3
Overall Width (mm): 1786
Rear Track (in): 61.0
Rear Track (mm): 1549
Wheelbase (in): 106.3
Wheelbase (mm): 2699
Internal Dimensions
Front Headroom (in): 39.9
Front Headroom (mm): 1013
Rear Headroom (in): 38.8
Rear Headroom (mm): 985
Front Hip Room (in): 56.0
Front Hip Room (mm): 1423
Rear Hip Room (in): 56.9
Rear Hip Room (mm): 1446
Rear Leg Room (in): 38.4
Rear Leg Room (mm): 976
Front Shoulder Room (in): 55.6
Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1411
Rear Shoulder Room (in): 54.4
Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1382
Doors
Location: Driver
Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Rear Driver
Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Rear Passenger
Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Rear Door
Type: Lifting Gate
Headlight Control
Dusk Sensor: yes
Height Adjustment: Manual
Internal Height Adjustment: yes
Headlights
Low Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
Configuration: Quad
Lens Type: Projector Beam
Paint
Type: Gloss
Sunroof
Front Sunroof Location: Front
Front Sunroof Operation: Electric
Front Sunroof Sliding: yes
Front Sunroof Sunshade: yes
Front Sunroof Type: Louvre
Door Mirrors/Cameras
Auto-Dimming Driver Door Mirrors: yes
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
Heated Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
Driver Door Mirror Indicator Lights: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
Driver Door Mirrors Tilting for Reverse: Not Installed
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Auto-Dimming Passenger Door Mirrors: yes
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
Passenger Door Mirror Indicator Lights: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Mirrors Tilting for Reverse: Not Installed
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Power Windows
Front Electric Windows: Front
Rear Electric Windows: Rear
Windshield Wipers
Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers: yes
Weights
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1400
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 3086
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 695
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 1532
Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1960
Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 4321
Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1395
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 3075
Tare Weight (kg): 1365
Audio Anti-Theft Protection
Type: Code
Audio System
ARI/EON: yes
Brand Name: Manufacturer'S Own
CD Player Reads MP3: yes
Disc Autochanger: yes
Autochanger Disc Capacity: 6
Radio Type: Am/Fm
RDS: yes
System Type: Stereo
Disc Player
Dashboard Capacity: 6
Location: Dashboard
Dashboard Media Type: CD
External Connections
Aux Jack (Front): yes
iPod Connection (Front): yes
USB (Front): yes
Remote Audio Controls
Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Speakers
Number of Speakers: 6
Upgraded Speakers: yes
Cargo Area Cover Rear Parcel Shelf
Type: Flexible
Luxury Trim
Centre Floor Console: Alloy Look
Doors: Wood/Woodgrain
Instrument Panel: Wood/Woodgrain
Crash Test Results
ANCAP Overall: 5.00
ANCAP Pedestrian: 2
ANCAP Standard: Ancap
ANCAP Version Tested: B180 Cdi
Front Airbag
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Front Seat Belts
Driver Height Adjustable: yes
Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Head Restraints
Front Seats Active: yes
Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Rear Seats Number: 3
Knee Airbags
Location: Driver
Rear Seat Belts
Center Operation: Reel
Center Seat Position: Center
Center Type: 3-Point
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Side Airbag
Location: Front
Front Seat
Driver Front Seat Height Type: Manual
Location: Driver
Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
Location: Passenger
Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
Seat Upholstery
Additional Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
Main Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
Seating
Capacity: 5
Configuration: 2+3
Air Conditioning
Type: Auto
Ventilation System
Digital Display: yes
Anti-Theft Protection
Anti-Lift: yes
Interior Monitoring: yes
Remote Operation: yes
Power Locks
Operation: Remote
Intermediate Service
Variable Distance Period: yes
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