2012 Mercedes Benz B Class Teaser Tech Specs

2012 Mercedes Benz B Class Teaser Tech Specs - Mercedes-Benz considers the 2012 B-Class a winner on all fronts. With a new four-cylinder petrol engine featuring direct injection and turbocharging, a new diesel engine, a new dual clutch transmission, a new manual transmission and new assistance systems, the front-wheel drive car also rings in a new technological era for compact cars from Mercedes-Benz. “Future B-Class customers will benefit from this quantum leap in terms of exemplary low fuel consumption and CO2 emissions combined with driving pleasure, plenty of space and the customary high standard of safety from Mercedes-Benz.”

New engines, new transmissions: designed for maximum efficiency

The new B-Class features new petrol and diesel engines as well as new manual and automatic transmissions. The simultaneous development process enabled perfect coordination of engines and transmissions, e.g. with regard to implementation of the ECO start/stop function which features as standard on all B-Class models.

B-Class with an exemplary small turning circle for a front-wheel drive vehicle of under eleven metres. The engine and transmission suspension disposes of a four-point mounting system comprising engine mount, transmission mount and two self-aligning supports. This suspension system has been designed specifically to meet the requirements of the high-torque engines with regard to minimum noise levels. Extremely easy gear shifting, low shift forces, low internal friction and a low weight are among its most important characteristics.

Steering: mechanical with electric assistance

The electromechanical steering of the B-Class has been redesigned. A Direct-Steer system is available in combination with the sports package. The electromechanical steering system makes an important contribution to the vehicle’s overall efficiency, as the steering assist function only requires energy when steering actually takes place.

New assistance and braking system reduces the risk of rear-end collisions

As a world first in the compact segment, the B-Class features a radar-based collision warning system with adaptive Brake Assist as standard, which lowers the risk of rear-end collisions. In contrast to other systems available on the market for the compact class, the new COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST feature is not merely an urban driving system designed to minimise the effects of minor collisions. Adaptive Headlamp Assist

ATTENTION ASSIST (standard)

Speed Limit Assist (speed limit sign recognition)

Active Parking Assist

PRE-SAFE® (featuring for the first time in this class of vehicle).

Plenty of space inside, prepared for alternative drives

The new vehicle concept underscores the dynamic aspirations of the new B-Class. The B-Class is optionally available with the so-called EASY-VARIO-PLUS system. The new B-Class features an enhanced variant of the sandwich floor.