Mercedes-Benz B-Class
| Mercedes-Benz B-Class | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer |
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| Also called | B-Class Sports Tourer |
| Production | June 2004 – present |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Subcompact executive MPV |
| Body style | 5-door hatchback |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive / four-wheel-drive |
The Mercedes-Benz B-Class is a subcompact executive car manufactured and marketed by Mercedes-Benz since 2005. Based on the A-Class with larger dimensions, the European New Car Assessment Programme (Euro NCAP) classifies it as a small MPV.
Mercedes-Benz had presented a concept car Vision B Compact Sports Tourer at the 2004 Paris Motor Show. The concept previewed some features that would be available on the production B-Class. The Vision B was based on the layered platform, so that the drivetrain would be placed partly in front of and underneath the passengers.
As of 20 December 2013, delivery of B-Class vehicles reached 1 million sales worldwide since its launch in 2005.