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The innovative Sports Tourer concept developed by Mercedes-Benz is entering series production for the first time in the form of the new B-Class. It takes the advantages of different vehicle concepts and combines them in an interesting and distinctive profile of its own: as a Compact Sports Tourer, the B-Class is a spacious vehicle with exemplary comfort, practicality, an exciting design and a high level of driving pleasure. The body has a length of 4270 millimetres, corresponding to the compact car class. Inside, however, the new Mercedes model offers more than other cars of comparable size in this segment in all comfort-related aspects, such as shoulder-room, legroom and headroom. Depending on the number and position of the seats, the load capacity can be increased from 544 to up to 2245 litres (with rear seats and front passenger seat removed). This corresponds to the load capacity of large estate cars. High-torque CDI diesel engines and up-to-date petrol units do justice to the requirements of the Sports Tourer concept regarding effortless performance and a high level of driving pleasure. There is a choice of six four-cylinder engines with outputs ranging from 70 kW/95 hp to 142 kW/193 hp. The top-of-the-line B 200 TURBO accelerates from standstill to 100 km/h in just 7.6 seconds and achieves a maximum speed of 225 km/h. The interior appointments likewise meet the high standard set by Mercedes-Benz. Standard specification includes air conditioning, a four-spoke steering wheel with multifunction buttons, ESP® and the new STEER CONTROL steering assistance system. The Sports Tourer concept developed by Mercedes-Benz provides the basis for a new model family which will be founded in summer 2005 with the B-Class. It will shortly be followed by the Grand Sports Tourer, which Mercedes-Benz is exhibiting as the "Vision R" in Geneva. This study is designed as a 4+2-seater. Passengers can enjoy the journey on comfortable individual seats and benefit from a level of spaciousness which exceeds that in many a luxury saloon. |
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