History/Description: The Mercedes-Benz B 200 amounted to a luxurious and sophisticated German attempt at creating a ‘mini-minivan’ for Canadian shoppers after a functional, efficient and upscale people hauler. Flexible and big on comfort and utility, this little Benz was sold in Canada, not in the US.
Look for front-wheel drive on all models, with motivation coming from a 2.0L, 134-hp 4-cylinder engine (B 200) or a 193-hp turbocharged version thereof (B 200 Turbo). Manual or CVT automatic transmissions were both available, depending on the model selected.
A panoramic sunroof, projector lights, heated leather, automatic climate control, Bluetooth and an intelligent key were among the B-Class’s available features.
What Owners Like: High levels of build quality, comfort, smooth and effortless performance on turbocharged models, and overall versatility were highly rated by B 200 owners. Maneuverability, outward visibility and a good driving position were also commented upon positively, as was fuel mileage.
What Owners Dislike: Some owners wish for quicker reactions to their stereo system inputs, and a more consistent feel to the B 200’s electronic throttle.
Common Issues With A Used Mercedes-Benz B 200: Since the B 200 wasn’t sold in the US of A, owner forums are populated fairly scarcely. Still, some issues seem to have surfaced that used B 200 shoppers should be aware of.
Have a mechanic inspect the B-Class’s brakes, particularly the rear ones, for signs of excessive wear, uneven pad wear or rust. Some owners have complained of various durability-related brake problems, particularly related to the rear brakes.
A clue that the model you’re considering is suffering from this problem may be a ‘ring’ of rust around the outer portion of the rear brake disc, which indicates that the brake pad isn’t seated properly and isn’t sweeping the rotor’s entire surface.
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| 2006 Mercedes-Benz B-Class (Photo: Auto123.com) |
Look for front-wheel drive on all models, with motivation coming from a 2.0L, 134-hp 4-cylinder engine (B 200) or a 193-hp turbocharged version thereof (B 200 Turbo). Manual or CVT automatic transmissions were both available, depending on the model selected.
A panoramic sunroof, projector lights, heated leather, automatic climate control, Bluetooth and an intelligent key were among the B-Class’s available features.
What Owners Like: High levels of build quality, comfort, smooth and effortless performance on turbocharged models, and overall versatility were highly rated by B 200 owners. Maneuverability, outward visibility and a good driving position were also commented upon positively, as was fuel mileage.
What Owners Dislike: Some owners wish for quicker reactions to their stereo system inputs, and a more consistent feel to the B 200’s electronic throttle.
Common Issues With A Used Mercedes-Benz B 200: Since the B 200 wasn’t sold in the US of A, owner forums are populated fairly scarcely. Still, some issues seem to have surfaced that used B 200 shoppers should be aware of.
Have a mechanic inspect the B-Class’s brakes, particularly the rear ones, for signs of excessive wear, uneven pad wear or rust. Some owners have complained of various durability-related brake problems, particularly related to the rear brakes.
A clue that the model you’re considering is suffering from this problem may be a ‘ring’ of rust around the outer portion of the rear brake disc, which indicates that the brake pad isn’t seated properly and isn’t sweeping the rotor’s entire surface.
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| 2007 Mercedes-Benz B-Class (Photo: Michel Deslauriers) |