B-Class (W246) 2012 Mercedes-Benz B-Class (Spy pics & info)

[Shining Star]

Not liking the lines after seeing them on the bodyshell. I do like the interior, though. Seems a bit like a baby CLS.

EDIT: Some more spy photos:

 

[MBFanToDeath]

I like it alot! Million times better than the current one.

 

[Shining Star]

 

[MBFanToDeath]

Scans: AutoCar

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[Mr. Mercedes]

I think this B is going to be a big success. All early reports have been astounded by the interior quality and it seems to drive with the refinement and comfort expected of a Mercedes. Retirees, line up here for your new Mercedes B-Class!

 

[montana]

Hope it's not posted already.

 

[Shining Star]

Hope it's not posted already.

Is that the real thing or just a chop? Source?

 

[Mr. Mercedes]

Looks pretty damn real!

Good enough as a replacement to the current B. I'm not really concerned as the last one sold in the bucket loads to its target demographic and this one will too.

I'm way more excited about the A.

 

[Shining Star]

Yep, it's real, and from AutoBild.

Via Google Translate:

The end of 2011 the new Mercedes B-Class to the dealer. AUTO BILD is the first time caught a undisguised prototypes. New: sliding rear seats, lane assistant, and fatigue, internet access. The engine range consists of five petrol engines (109 to 204 hp) and four diesels (122-204 hp). Price: from about 24,500 euros. As of 2012, followed by fuel cell and electric drive. This in AUTO BILD 24/2011 (as of 17 June in the trade), the sporty versions of A-and B-Class SUV and the BLK in style. The BLK will be a SUV like its bigger brother, GLK, but a stylistic cross-border workers in the manner of the BMW X1. With its high seating position, the PFC to the fiercest opponents of the B class.

So more to come in this week's AutoBild?

Erlknig: So kommt die neue Mercedes B-Klasse - autobild.de

 

[SCOTT27]

At a guess I would say it was being filmed and photographed. OICA has it down for July release so it would be in the timeframe to do so.

Anyway this looks far more original and more adventurous than either both the SLK and ML-Klasse's.

 

[K-A]

I love how "Original" and "Adventurous" have become terms to describe hideous cars. That looks absolutely grotesque to me, not only in shape (which I understand is helpless, as it is what it is for that segment), but those details are terrible, and will look harsh in the coming years, as the car ages. The ML and SLK are far more refined, and mature designs.

 

[PHYBENZ]

Why is the fuel filler cap on the left side of the car??

 

[MBFanToDeath]

Leaked: 2012 Mercedes-Benz B-Class shows its rear end

EDIT: agrrrrrrr stupid browser ...now I see this is repost

 

[fortuner]

I think it looks cool and will do well for its market its inteneded i believe the interior is good..

 

[montana]

Is that the real thing or just a chop? Source?

Edit: Sorry, a little too late I see.

 

[Merc1]

Mercedes is so hell bent on putting those lines on everything. Just like the CLS, one of them isn't needed, looks so random.


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[Padi]

Mercedes is so hell bent on putting those lines on everything. Just like the CLS, one of them isn't needed, looks so random.


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That, and I also don't like the way the rear lights are going. On this one they are okay but I absolutely hate them on the CLS which are probably going to be the same ones that are coming on the next S-class.
The rear on this new B looks better than the old one which isn't surprising and the front is going to be probably the same as on the ML. More interested in the next A-class though.

 

[HighestOfHigh]

Nice looking Mini-Mini Van!

I have to agree with Merc on that line. It looks completely out of place on that car.

 

[K-A]

Someone high up is demanding these whacky nonsensical new lines. Is it Dr. Z? Wagener? Did Pfeiffer start the flood (doubtful, as I find his Designs to be perfectly balanced for the most part)? WHO are you! Show yourself!

 

[Shining Star]

^ Only photo I could find from this week's AutoBild.