The German luxury auto manufacturer, Mercedes Benz is all ready to launch their upcoming B-Class in different markets across the globe. To be positioned as a sports tourer, the new Mercedes Benz B-Class is going be a blend of space and comfort and being agile and efficient at the same time. So, in short, the Mercedes Benz B-Class combines the agility of a hatchback with the interior space of an MPV. In terms of looks, it equally gives a good impression. With a large front grille, swept back headlamps, trapezoidal air dam below the car looks sporty and aggressive. The latest Mercedes Benz B-Class will be brought in via the CKD route and will be assembled at the German automaker’s Chakan facility. The B-Class will priced at Rs. 25 lakhs, sitting at the entry level of Mercedes’ India portfolio, competing directly with the BMW X1 and the upcoming Audi Q3. [click to continue…]
Often people who love automobiles are seen talking about horsepower, torque, power, fuel efficiency, aerodynamics and many more automotive related terms. Now these terms apparently sound cool and funky but a whole bunch of science goes behind each one of them. One of the most crucial out of these comes out to be aerodynamics. In the modern world of vehicle development, fuel efficiency, power and NVH play a very major role and aerodynamics contributes to each one of these factors in a big way. To experience how cars are tested in real time for aerodynamics Mercedes Benz had allowed a team of people from WIRED to visit their top secret R&D center, MIRA in England. [click to continue…]
Mercedes-Benz could launch the B-Class in India, as soon as June, 2012. The German automaker will bring its B-Class hatchback to the 2012 Auto Expo to gauge customer response and has pre-poned the launch to counter BMW’s X1. The Indian subsidiary is in talks with German headquarters to assemble the B-Class in India and thus position it more aggressively, pricing it around Rs. 18 lakhs. Mercedes-Benz doesn’t have any car which can compete with the X1 currently and is developing the GLC, which will fight the X1 by 2014. Till the GLC arrives, the company wants to offer the B-Class which will come at a cheaper price than the X1 and help the German automaker attract first time luxury car buyers. The B-Class has done decent numbers internationally and will be available in both petrol and diesel variants. [click to continue…]
Mercedes-Benz have unveiled the 2012 B-Class. The MPV will go on sale in Europe this November and is expected to be launched in India next year. To be brought in as a CBU, the B-Class will be priced around Rs. 25 lakhs, sitting right below the C-Class. The B-Class looks like a mini R-Class but is a compact. It will be powered by 4-cylinder engines which have decent amount of power and excellent fuel efficiency. Space and comfort are the forte of the B-Class and when the German automaker plans to launch it here, we can expect them to create a niche with this MPV. [click to continue…]
Mercedes-Benz has unveiled the interiors of the new B-Class, showcasing the high quality and details of the upcoming premium compact. The German automaker will launch the next generation B-Class in 4 variants including modern, sport and classic. The three large circular vents in the center of the dashboard are inspired from Ferrari supercars. While the screen behind the vents is available in two sizes to display important information including navigation and infotainment. The B-Class features a 3-spoke steering wheel while the instrument clusters are very similar to what the company offers on its other cars. [click to continue…]
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