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Mercedes-Benz B Class Hatchback B250 AMG Line Premium 5dr Auto

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	TURBO DIRECT INJECTION
Transmission	Semi-auto
Fuel Type	Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	1991
Trim	AMG Line Premium
Price	£36,060
Engine Power - BHP	224
Acceleration	6.4
Top Speed	155 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	39.8
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	160
Length	4419 mm
Width	1796 mm
Height	1562 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	455 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1495 kg

Driver Convenience

10.25" Digital instrument cluster display screen
10.25" media display
Active lane keeping assist
Attention assist - Monitors steering behaviour and long journey fatigue
Brake pad wear indicator warning light
Cruise control + speed limiter
Direct steer system
Dual bluetooth interfaces
DYNAMIC SELECT with a choice of driving modes (ECO, Comfort, Sport and Individual)
Easy-pack tailgate
ECO start/stop function
Fluid level warning indicator for fuel, oil, coolant and washer fluid
Lamp failure indicator
Live traffic information
MBUX multimedia system with Hey Mercedes, DAB Digital Radio and hard disc navigation
Mercedes me connect including emergency call system, accident recovery, breakdown and maintenance management
Mercedes me remote services
Outside temperature gauge
Owners manual and service booklet in English
Pre-installation for private car sharing
Preinstallation for Mercedes Benz link
Service indicator (ASSYST)
Smartphone integration with Apple CarPlay and Android auto
Speed limit assist
Speed sensitive power steering
Trip computer in multifunction display with current consumption indicator
Wireless charging

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

Lowered comfort suspension
Rear axle multi-link

Entertainment

2 USB ports (type C) in rear stowage compartment and one in front of center console
Mercedes-Benz advanced sound system - 225W

Exterior Features

4 Electric Front and Rear windows
Active radiator shutters open for cooling air and close when not needed to improve aerodynamics and fuel efficiency
Adaptive brake lights
AMG body styling - AMG front apron with chrome front splitter, AMG side sill panels and AMG rear apron with chrome trim and visible exhaust tailpipe
Body coloured bumpers
Body coloured door handles
Body coloured side skirts
Car wash function
Chrome beltline strips
Chrome weather strip
Diamond radiator grille pins in chrome with silver painted louvres and chrome insert
Electric adjustable and heated door mirrors with integrated LED side indicators
Headlamp assist automatic headlamp activation
Heated glass rear windscreen + timer control
High level LED third brake light
Interior mirror with black reading lamps and frameless
LED high performance headlamps with integrated LED daytime running lights
LED tail lamp
Pre-installation for trailer coupling
Privacy glass
Radio aerial
Rain sensing windscreen wipers with two sensitivity settings
Rear fog lamp
Rear windscreen wiper
Window line trim strip in chrome

Interior Features

3 spoke multifunction sports steering wheel in nappa leather with flattened bottom and perforated grip area
40:20:40 split folding rear seat backrests
Air conditioning - air vents with silver chrome surround
Air conditioning - Two zone thermotronic luxury automatic climate control with display
Artico man-made leather/Microfibre Dinamica upholstery with red contrast stitching
Automatic child seat recognition sensor
Black roof lining
Brushed stainless steel sports pedals with rubber studs
Floor mats with stitched AMG lettering
Freight packaging without tie-down hooks
Front and rear head restraints
Front centre armrest with stowage
Front seat cushion length adjustment
Front sports seats with adjustable head restraints
Galvanished gear shift paddles on steering wheel
Heated front seats
Illuminated front door sills with changeable cover
Illuminated glove compartment stowage
Interior lighting - 64 colour Ambient lighting
Luggage net on driver/front passenger seat backrest
Manually adjustable front seats
Manually height and reach adjustable steering column
Rear armrest with 2 cupholders
Rear seats with fore/aft adjustment
Seat occupancy sensor for front passenger seat
Stowage compartment in centre console with retractable cover
Sunvisors with illuminated vanity mirrors
Touchpad on center console
Twin front cupholders
Two outer rear seat isofix and top tether child seat fixing points

Packs

Interior lighting with light and sight pack - B Class
Mirror package - B Class
Parking pack - B Class
Seat comfort pack - B Class

Passive Safety

3 rear three point seatbelts
Active bonnet pedestrian safety measure which detects an impact and raises bonnet
Active brake assist includes forward collision warning system with autonomous braking
Adaptive brake assist with hold function and hill start assist
Airbags - kneebag for driver
Anti-lock braking system (ABS) with brake assist
Black seat belts
Childproof locks manually operated for rear doors and electrically operated for rear power windows
Crash responsive emergency lighting
Curve dynamic assist
Driver and front passenger head and sidebags
Driver and front passenger windowbags
Dual stage driver/passenger airbags
Electric parking brake
Electronic stability programme with acceleration skid control
Front and rear seatbelt reminder
Front brake callipers with Mercedes Benz lettering
Perforated front brake discs
Tyre pressure monitoring system
Warning triangle and first aid kit

Security

Alarm system with immobiliser and interior protection -Thatcham category 1
Keyless entry lock/unlock
Remote central locking and crash sensor with emergency opening function
Urban guard vehicle protection - Anti theft alarm system, tow away protection with visual and acoustic warning and alarm siren

Trim

Carbon structure trim
Light switch in high-gloss black with ring in silver chrome

Wheels

18" AMG 5 twin spoke design alloy wheels painted in titanium grey with high sheen finish
Summer tyres
Tirefit tyre sealant kit

Emissions - ICE

CO	0.269
HC	0.015
Noise Level dB(A)	68
NOx	0.009
Particles	0.0003
Standard Euro Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	160

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	1991
Compression Ratio	10.5:1
Cylinder Layout	IN-LINE
Cylinders	4
Cylinders - Bore (mm)	83
Cylinders - Stroke (mm)	92
Engine Layout	FRONT TRANSVERSE
Gears	7 SPEED
Number of Valves	16
Transmission	SEMI-AUTO

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb	39.8
WLTP - MPG - Extra High	41.5
WLTP - MPG - High	47.1
WLTP - MPG - Low	28.3
WLTP - MPG - Medium	39.2

General

Generation Mark	3
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	28E
Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years	30
Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years	3
NCAP Adult Occupant Protection %	96
NCAP Child Occupant Protection %	90
NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09	5
NCAP Pedestrian Protection %	78
NCAP Safety Assist %	75
Service Interval Mileage	15500
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage	Unlimited
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years	3
Vehicle Homologation Class	M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)	6.4
Engine Power - BHP	224
Engine Power - RPM	5500
Engine Torque - NM	350
Engine Torque - RPM	1800
Top Speed	155 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	225/45 R18
Tyre Size Rear	225/45 R18
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Style	5 TWIN SPOKE
Wheel Type	18" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1562 mm
Length	4419 mm
Wheelbase	2729 mm
Width	1796 mm
Width (including mirrors)	2020 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	51
Gross Vehicle Weight	2040 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	1540 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	455 l
Max. Loading Weight	545 kg
Max. Roof Load	75
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	1600
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked	745
Minimum Kerbweight	1495 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	11 m

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