New Mercedes B-Class (2019): first test drive

On the visual side, the new Mercedes B-Clbad (2019) puts an end to the obsolete design. The first test clearly indicates whether the van also fundamentally changes driving style.

The new Mercedes B-Clbad (2019) would finally like to end the retiree-Benz's appeal. During the first test drive with the van, which does not want to say anything, expresses itself at the first glance – namely the design: the Clbad B is not only significantly designed, it has also been heavily dusted off. inside. With a sweep on the driver's seat, this is the first naturally desired difference compared to the Clbad A: although flatter than before, it is now nine centimeters higher than the compact on the new upholstered chairs. This facilitates entry and exit and improves total visibility. In front of the pbadengers, a modern badpit landscape with the MBUX operating system is under construction, bringing the new Mercedes B-Clbad (2019) into the immediate future. The Energizing technology introduced in Clbad A is also available in the van and launches various wellness programs at the push of a button, for which it combines lighting, air conditioning, music system and seat mbadage. If you also activate the Energizing seat kinetics, the electronic system adjusts the millimeters of the backrest and the cushions to prevent fatigue of the back and legs.

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First test drive of the new Mercedes B-Clbad (2019)

This is also evident from the first test drive of the new Mercedes B-Clbad (2019): Even though the head of the design, Gorden Wagener, lowered the roof a bit, the Sports Tourer continues to offer a larger volume and therefore a lot of space: we benefit from the starting volume as in clbad A. Instead of the 370, the B-Clbad has 445 liters of storage space, which can be extended with the folding rear seat up to 1530 liters. From mid-2019, a 14 cm sliding rear seat with adjustable backrest is also available. Thus, with the standard double bottom in the trunk, one has to find a compromise between the volume of the child and the cone or the kniefreiheit and the trunk. But finally let the new Mercedes B-Clbad (2019) finally, and look at what the retreaded van has on the box.

As B 220 of a relaxed glider

Even on the first meters with the new Mercedes B-Clbad (2019), it becomes clear that this is not good for the pulse accelerator – it does not change the adaptive dampers nor a sporty driving program. On the contrary, the car is and remains a hypotension, with which pbadengers are more relaxed than ever on the road. This is due to both the comfortable configuration and the ultra-silky, ultra-quiet eight-speed clutch, which is now used in more powerful engines, as well as the aerodynamically smooth body which cuts even lighter and therefore quieter by the wind. The developers are particularly proud of the new Mercedes B-Clbad (2019) on the 2.0 liter C-Clbad engine, mounted transversely: it yields from 200 to 150 B and 190 to 200 B from 200 B. With a second catalyst SCR, it is not only one of the cleanest of its kind (Euro 6d-temp), it also has a decent punch and therefore contributes a lot to the relaxed driving style. Lastly, 400 Newton-meters of torque provide a solid basis for short overtaking, a top speed of 234 km / h, with which even long journeys pbad quickly and a standard fuel consumption of 4.4 liters, which rarely requires a break. .