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Mercedes-Benz B Class Hatchback B180d [2.0] Sport Executive 5dr Auto

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	COMMON RAIL
Transmission	Semi-auto
Fuel Type	Diesel
Engine Capacity - CC	1950
Trim	Sport Executive
Price	£30,950
Engine Power - BHP	116
Acceleration	9.8
Top Speed	124 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	54.3
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	137
Length	4419 mm
Width	1796 mm
Height	1562 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	445 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1535 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
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

BlueTEC diesel emission control system including AdBlue reservoir
Comfort suspension
Diesel particulate filter
Rear axle torsion beam

Entertainment

2 USB ports (type C) in rear stowage compartment and one in front of center console
Mercedes Benz sound system (100 W) with 6 speakers

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
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 black with two louvres painted in silver and chrome insert
Electric adjustable and heated door mirrors with integrated LED side indicators
Exhaust system with 2 Visible tailpipe trim elements and rear apron with trim in chrome
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
Radio aerial
Rain sensing windscreen wipers with two sensitivity settings
Rear fog lamp
Rear windscreen wiper
Window line trim strip in chrome

Interior Features

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/Fleron fabric upholstery
Automatic child seat recognition sensor
Black roof lining
Comfort seats with adjustable head restraints
Freight packaging without tie-down hooks
Front and rear head restraints
Front centre armrest with stowage
Front door sills with Mercedes Benz lettering
Front seat cushion length adjustment
Gearshift paddles on steering wheel
Heated front seats
Illuminated glove compartment stowage
Luggage net on driver/front passenger seat backrest
Manually adjustable front seats
Manually height and reach adjustable steering column
Multifunction sports leather steering wheel with black topstitching and bezel in silver chrome
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
Velour floormats

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
Tyre pressure monitoring system
Warning triangle and first aid kit

Security

Alarm system with immobiliser and interior protection -Thatcham category 1
Keyless Go starting function
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

Light switch in high-gloss black with ring in silver chrome
Spiral look trim

Wheels

17" 5 twin spoke light alloy wheels painted in matt black with high sheen finish
Summer tyres
Tirefit tyre sealant kit

Emissions - ICE

CO	0.035
HC+NOx	0.022
Noise Level dB(A)	66
NOx	0.017
Particles	0.0012
Standard Euro Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	137

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	1950
Compression Ratio	15.5:1
Cylinder Layout	IN-LINE
Cylinders	4
Cylinders - Bore (mm)	82
Cylinders - Stroke (mm)	92.3
Engine Layout	FRONT TRANSVERSE
Gears	8 SPEED
Number of Valves	16
Transmission	SEMI-AUTO

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb	54.3
WLTP - MPG - Extra High	55.4
WLTP - MPG - High	64.2
WLTP - MPG - Low	40.9
WLTP - MPG - Medium	50.4

General

AdBlue	Yes
Generation Mark	3
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	17E
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)	9.8
Engine Power - BHP	116
Engine Power - RPM	3400
Engine Torque - NM	280
Engine Torque - RPM	1300
Top Speed	124 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	205/55 R17
Tyre Size Rear	205/55 R17
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Style	5 TWIN SPOKE
Wheel Type	17" 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)	43
Gross Vehicle Weight	2075 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	1530 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	445 l
Max. Loading Weight	540 kg
Max. Roof Load	75
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	1400
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked	750
Minimum Kerbweight	1535 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	11 m

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