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

[Shining Star]

The lines will almost certainly look awkward, but overall this is looking to be a huge improvement over the previous generation.

2012 Mercedes-Benz B-Class Spy Shots

 

[Shining Star]

And here's what appears to be some digital renderings of the B-Class; perhaps some teasers?

Certainly looks so...it matches up with the uncamo'd spy photo.

Aerodynamik: Die B-Klasse wird auf Stromlinie gebracht - Nachrichten Motor - WELT ONLINE

 

[Shining Star]

The teasing continues...

Neue Mercedes B-Klasse glnzt mit technischen Finessen :: Auto | MOTOR-TRAFFIC.de

 

[kenai]

guys. forget about the lines........what do you want ? a plain and flat sheet of tin. ja,ja.

 

[Shining Star]

guys. forget about the lines........what do you want ? a plain and flat sheet of tin. ja,ja.

Perhaps not a plain and flat side, but more like the lines of the E-Class ( a straight line on the side). IMO these upward lines look a bit stupid on the small-van like body.

 

[Shining Star]

Source:
Mercedes Fans - Artikel - Vorbericht neue Mercedes B-Klasse: erste Fakten!

 

[Wolfgang]

 

[bum-man]

^ Could that be the production 3-door A-class? If so it looks much closer to the concept they showed then the 5-door.

 

[Wolfgang]

^ Could that be the production 3-door A-class? If so it looks much closer to the concept they showed then the 5-door.

True. Here's a pic of the radar sensor, the yellow box.

Source: Mercedes Fans - Home

 

[deity]

Guys, think about it. The old B-Class with its terrible ride, interior, quality, and exterior sold 700,000 units. This one is better in almost every respect, and BMW just messed up the 1-series. It's going to be huge.

 

[Shining Star]

Spotted recently in Dubai.

Mercedes-Benz A-Class/B-Class 2013 spy shots in Dubai | Drive Arabia : Dubai / Abu Dhabi [UAE, Saudi, Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman & GCC]

 

[Shining Star]

A bunch of pre-release press releases were released by Daimler today. I'll just give the links to all of them.

A quantum leap in the compact class | Daimler Global Media Site > Mercedes-Benz Cars > Mercedes-Benz P. Cars > New B-Class

The chassis and suspension: Refined sportiness for the sports tourer | Daimler Global Media Site > Mercedes-Benz Cars > Mercedes-Benz P. Cars > New B-Class

Aerodynamics: Taking the drag out of aerodynamics | Daimler Global Media Site > Mercedes-Benz Cars > Mercedes-Benz P. Cars > New B-Class

The drive: High tech under the bonnet | Daimler Global Media Site > Mercedes-Benz Cars > Mercedes-Benz P. Cars > New B-Class

Radar-based collision warning system: A new milestone in safety technology | Daimler Global Media Site > Mercedes-Benz Cars > Mercedes-Benz P. Cars > New B-Class

The new driving simulator: Fast response and a photorealistic environment | Daimler Global Media Site > Mercedes-Benz Cars > Mercedes-Benz P. Cars > New B-Class

 

[martinbo]

New Generation petrol and diesel engines, 7G-DCT transmissions, new 4 link rear suspension; A/B Klasse, clearly, is going to be a Golf and Focus fighter.

 

[Giannis]

A bunch of pre-release press releases were released by Daimler today. I'll just give the links to all of them.

A quantum leap in the compact class | Daimler Global Media Site > Mercedes-Benz Cars > Mercedes-Benz P. Cars > New B-Class

The chassis and suspension: Refined sportiness for the sports tourer | Daimler Global Media Site > Mercedes-Benz Cars > Mercedes-Benz P. Cars > New B-Class

Aerodynamics: Taking the drag out of aerodynamics | Daimler Global Media Site > Mercedes-Benz Cars > Mercedes-Benz P. Cars > New B-Class

The drive: High tech under the bonnet | Daimler Global Media Site > Mercedes-Benz Cars > Mercedes-Benz P. Cars > New B-Class

Radar-based collision warning system: A new milestone in safety technology | Daimler Global Media Site > Mercedes-Benz Cars > Mercedes-Benz P. Cars > New B-Class

The new driving simulator: Fast response and a photorealistic environment | Daimler Global Media Site > Mercedes-Benz Cars > Mercedes-Benz P. Cars > New B-Class

Thanks Shining Star!

A full coverage and GCF editorial about the new B-Class will follow shortly!

 

[Tarek]

New Generation petrol and diesel engines, 7G-DCT transmissions, new 4 link rear suspension; A/B Klasse, clearly, is going to be a Golf and Focus fighter.

My dear friend Mercedes doesn't compete with such inferior brands..think Audi and BMW..

 

[Shining Star]

The new B-Klasse has been leaked by Autobild. Official pictures should come very soon.

 

[SKY]

I say WOW to that interior.

 

[fortuner]

Looks really nice i like what i see i guess the side crease will have to see it in real to judge that..The front and rear looks miles ahead off the current one which wasnt hard i should say..

The interior looks excellent i really really like that interior looks very MB and yet looks modern and funky..

Interior is really looking great hope quality is as good as the C class as was suggested then i think MB has a winner for the class..

 

[Leech]

hmmm


Interior looks fantastic, but I don't see any gear lever?

 

[fortuner]

Yeah where the gear lever..I missed that hey.