Mercedes-Benz is referring to the new B-Class as a compact sports tourer and its new design reflects that sportier stance. Official images of the next-generation B-Class have been released here ahead of the model's public debut at the Frankfurt motor show next month and we get a detailed look, with 45 photos in the album, at the new compact. The B-Class has been sleeked-out (now featuring a drag co-efficient of just 0.26) and the new design makes the vehicle look very R-Class-like in its shape. Mercedes-Benz has promised to offer lots of tech goodies in the new B-Class and they deliver on that. Included in the offerings are such functions as Adaptive Headlamp Assist, Blind Spot Assist / Lane Keeping Assist, Attention Assist, Speed Limit Assist, Active Parking Assist, Linguatronic, DISTRONIC PLUS, PRE-SAFE and COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST with adaptive Brake Assist. A start/stop system comes standard in the next B-Class too. Power plants available begin with the 1.6-liter petrol producing 90 kW (122 PS / 121 hp) and 200 Nm (147 lb-ft) of torque, and continues with another 1.6 offering 115 kW (156 PS / 154 hp) and 250 Nm (184 lb-ft) of torque. For the diesels, there's a 1.8-liter with 80 kW (109 PS / 107 hp) and 250 Nm (184 lb-ft) of torque which is also configured to deliver 100 kW (136 PS / 134 hp) and 300 Nm (221 lb-ft) of torque. Transmissions on offer are the 6-speed manual and 7-speed 7G-DCT dual clutch gearbox.Author: worldcarfans
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All-New 2012 Mercedes-Benz B-Class Officially Revealed
www.mercedes1951.blogspot.com - This stylishly cozy Mercedes Benz 170 S is from 1951 - the year of 'A Streetcar Named Desire' starring James Dean, of ice skate hero Dick Button and the establishing of Japan Air Lines among other (and the music being seriously pre-rock'n'roll). This video shows some more footage from the outside but also its champagne-beige colored plush interior and wood and chrome built dashboard and controls. The car was in Sweden from new in 1951 to 2003, and was then imported into the volcanic island in the Atlantic in 2003. This jewel of a Mercedes is available for sale. Also see the first video that shows the car's exterior: www.youtube.com
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