September 3, 200520 yr The B-Class Mercedes Benz will be available in North America to begin with, in the Canadian and Mexican markets. It is a 4-door hatchback, 4 cyl, fwd premium compact. The engine comes in two versions, one with 134 hp and a turbo with 190 hp.
September 3, 200520 yr Author All that I can find is in Canadian dollars. They are anticipating it to be between the low and mid $30,000.00 range.
September 3, 200520 yr Meh... all Mercedeses are beginning to look the same, particularly the MPVs and SUVs. How does this compare to the A-class? They look the same to me.
September 3, 200520 yr I like the styling of this thing except for the overdone wheel flares (once again), and it'd be perfect for the crowded urban areas.
September 3, 200520 yr Author That bottom one...I did a double take....the rear looks like a Grand Cherokee grafted on....is it based on it?
September 3, 200520 yr Happily, the continual eroding of mercedes continues. FWD 4-banger "premium" SUV?? :lol::lol::lol::lol: Nothing premium about that interior.
September 3, 200520 yr Wow, the only thing sadder than the product itself is the stupid name. B200 makes me think of this: Edited September 3, 200520 yr by Sixty8panther
September 3, 200520 yr I think it looks great but is a little too low end for a Mercedes. They should give it to Chrysler and have them sell it for around $25,000.
September 3, 200520 yr Author Wow, the only thing sadder than the product itself is the stupid name. B200 makes me think of this: [post="8872"][/post] Even worse the Datsun B210, just the most homely car ever.
September 3, 200520 yr Its really more a premium B-segment MPV-like a more luxurious version of the Opel/Vauxhall Meriva-so, a tall 5-door crossover hatchback-wagon-MPV. Looks okay, but this is a booming segment guys...
September 9, 200520 yr The rare time I call a car ugly (because it's too tall)....on top of that, it's simply inappropriate for the Mercedes badge. It should be a Smart.
September 18, 200520 yr Meh... all Mercedeses are beginning to look the same, particularly the MPVs and SUVs. How does this compare to the A-class? They look the same to me. [post="8745"]<{POST_SNAPBACK}>[/post] Bigger...this fits between the A and C (hence the B name).... A comes before B, B comes before C, etc...
September 18, 200520 yr Offer it here with a diesel and a manual and it would make a great commuter car... or a family car for small, upscale families... potential similar market to the Volvo V40, Audi A3 and BMW 1-series... Edited September 18, 200520 yr by moltar
September 19, 200520 yr Bigger...this fits between the A and C (hence the B name).... A comes before B, B comes before C, etc... Since we're all on Sesame Street here, when can we expect a D, E & F to bridge the gap between the C and the G-wagon?
September 19, 200520 yr Bigger...this fits between the A and C (hence the B name).... A comes before B, B comes before C, etc... Since we're all on Sesame Street here, when can we expect a D, E & F to bridge the gap between the C and the G-wagon? Well, they already have the E-class... then the S-class. (of course the coupes, sports cars and SUVs are on their own naming schemes (CLK, CLS, CL; SLK, SL; MLK, ML)
September 19, 200520 yr Since we're all on Sesame Street here, when can we expect a D, E & F to bridge the gap between the C and the G-wagon? Well, they already have the E-class... then the S-class. (of course the coupes, sports cars and SUVs are on their own naming schemes (CLK, CLS, CL; SLK, SL; MLK, ML) Hooboy- mercedes board meetings must be great fun, what with all the employees constantly questioning each other about what alpha-numeric is which car. Hope they have a huge labeled wall of their product line in the conference room. Easily the most horrible family of names going. WHat the hell is this new Milk truck? Edited September 19, 200520 yr by balthazar
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