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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.
One of the key astounding features of the car is its aerodynamics. The car commands a drag coefficient of just 0.26, which makes it one of the most aerodynamically effective vehicles to be ever designed. We also carried a similar article earlier about the drag coefficient of the car and how it is tested at the top secret Mercedes Benz wind tunnel facility in UK. The only other car from the Mercedes Benz stable to surpass such a figure is the E-Class Coupe which has a drag coefficient of 0.24. On the inside, the car also showcases many new features. The seating posture is more upright with increased headroom. However, the overall height has been reduced to 1557mm, 50mm lower than its predecessor. You get four equipment packages (Chrome, Sports, Exclusive and Night package) enable individualization according to personal tastes.
Under the hood, the B-Class gets an all new 1.6 litre 4 cylinder engines in 2 forms, the B180 and the B200. The B180 produces 122 BHP of power and 200 Nm of torque while the B200 develops 156 BHP of power and 250Nm of torque at 1250 RPM. The combustion process taking place is based on the third generation Mercedes Benz direct injection fuel systems. Another attractive feature is the transmission. Mated to the engines is the all new 7G-DCT dual clutch transmission which according the company, combines the comfort of an automatic with the efficiency of a manual transmission. Other features include Adaptive Headlamp Assist, Blind Spot Detection System with Lane Keeping Assist, Speed Limit Assist, Active Parking Assist, Brake Hold Function, Hill Hold Function, Reverse Camera, DISTRONIC PLUS and LINGUATRONIC as standard. With so much tech packed in, this car is definitely going be one of the major attractions this year.
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