Really smart redesign, eliminating the van-ish characteristics, while retaining the practicality. Also, great job by Thomas in highlighting the rear seat comfort!
Looks cool like the A-class but more practical, i think it's perfect hot hatch for "cool parents" who still wanna drive a premium hot hatch like the a class but needs more room for their baby stuff 😅
I have been driving the W246 200CDI, SE trim , manual gearbox,for 2 years now, I did around 70 000 km so far. A good car, nice visibility,economical - averaging 4,8l/100km . Seating position for driver is good, with plenty of adjustment, back seats have more room comparing to C and E class even. The very practical tables are missing now, my wife loves them , especially when feeding the toddler. Boot space is not the greatest. Very agile in city environment, bit noisy on motorway. Good quality so far, no major issues. I regret about no spending more on optional glass sunroof and automatic gearbox. Lovely car.
I really really like this so much. It is like a no compromise hatchback with a lot of space. Better rear leg room, better headroom, better boot space. And honestly I love the looks. I think these looks will divide opinion less than the A Class, CLS and new GLE which may be more daring. But I love all their designs of late. It has something German cars didn't really have and that's emotion. BMW and Audi design is a bit bland and generic but Mercedes is making good looking cars that have somewhat unique design imo.
As usual great review, the 1st few seconds made me smile, you said “it’s been redesigned from scrape” when the saying is “it’s been redesigned from scratch”. Scrape and scratch mean almost the same thing but in that phrase it’s scratch not scrape. Although I’m being picky because you’re English is fantastic/ impressive, your accent is very clear too.
Well, I found this new generation nicely designed, and much more beautiful than previous models (which were already nice)...it's not supposed to be a sports car, but it's doing the job of practicality, compact size, sufficient space, and nice looking.
Just got my 2019 b180 sport 1.3 auto, absolutely love it apart from hesitation from the gearbox when setting off..is there a fix for this do you know???
Very good design, it could attract more A-class buyers. The old B-class looks like an old grandpa car or moms car. This 20419 model looks more sporty and could fits well with younger people that are interested in A-class
I have the current B Class, it seems this new one is an improvement over the current in most aspects, except the default seating position boot space where the current model is slightly bigger and that cheap looking parcel shelf... The back of the car looks great, looks very much like the GLC which is not a bad thing at all. Perhaps B Class will become more popular this time round, granting an opportunity to create an AMG version.
Chauffeured car really? This thing would most likely ride like an entry level car like its predecessor does. Does it even have independent rear suspension?
Dag meneer :) Ik heb een Mercedes B 180 Ambition uit 2016 . Zit in dit model 2019 een Renault motor ingebouwd? Fijne Paasdagen nog :) Marcus uit Holland.
Great overview Thomas and Holger! I actually thought the B Class looked not too bad at all before and it has improved even more with this new generation. The Mercedes interiors are beginning to look and feel better. I have found them to be a little plastic/hollow at times. Not solid and sure, as one might find in a Volkswagen Group car. One thing is for sure, the speech recognition is pretty darn good. Looking forward to the driving review!
From scratch Thomas, not from scrape. The taillights are much better than on the A-Class. I really think they kill the looks on the A. Would look better with those ones here.
Once again you are first in with the cars that interest me the most! Thomas, you were very complimentary about the Golf SV so the big question is, which car? B Class, Golf SV or Active Tourer?? 🤔
@@autogefuehl You'd be surprised. By the time you spec a high end SV GT with all the trimmings and a glass roof the price is right up there with the other 2! But it's probably WAY cheaper to run! 😊
Great video. I have some experience with previous gen of B class and I will sum up my imression: I'm a bit upset with the new appearance. Less boxy shape and longer bonnet/nose... I don't personally like it that much. Hopefully there's still plenty of headroom. Finally mercedes presented movable rear seat! Oh my, even nissan pulsar has one, not speaking about golf plus and other rivals. Come on, merc, it's 2019 almost :) Interior. Very sad that they decided to replace rear folding shelf/curtain with the solid and non folding one. On w246 it was very handy and easy to place smth relatively high into the trunk with just folding the shelf. And here it's not possible anymore - you have to take off the shelf and put it somewhere. Weird... It's a family small mpv (kids, sport stuff, etc.) and it's not expensive to equip a car with such a simple equipment. Makes no sense in this particular case. Again, IMHO. The car is not so heavy and I'd personally chose 1.3 petrol with 7g dct. Even 109-hp diesel on w246 is very punchy, meaning that 136-hp petrol will be comparably quick and sufficient for city and highway both. Also, I hope that they will save the lightest steering I've ever seen. It's not helpful with sporty style driving but what a joy maneuvering in city!
Why anyone need A class ? Now b class look same share same platform,machanicles and interior design . It is more spacious, comfortable and much more practical . It will give almost same driving experience as a class . To me it's better than a class
looks hellva lot more sleeker than the old B .. although still quite lower like the A class... we just r seated higher... it has definitely lost is van'ish like looks for sure...
I mean because of your big hand microphone you have limited capabilities for your movements, if you use lavalier microphone your hands will be free to move for show details to us.
We know what we are doing and we have all microphones available. If I would have used a small lavalier Microphone here, you would have wondered how intense the background noise is on those shows is. We always want to deliver you the best sound quality, that is priority number one
Personally, I couldn't define this car shape design! I feel Mecedes-Benz cars are loosing a lot and if they continue the way this car looks here, sure they will end like Peugeot!
The outside design is really nice, the overall setup of the car is actually really nice. I will say though that the interior design just like with the new A-Class is... ugly... sorry but I hate these two screens there they look more like an afterthought than a well integrated environment.
I like the no nonsense clean design cues. The matt paint job makes it even look a bit classy, I think. After all those years of horribly over designed China oriented design crap, Mercedes seems to have found the way back to more civilised tastes.
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Mercedes is killing the competition!! Gorden Wagener and his team did amazing job!!
Really smart redesign, eliminating the van-ish characteristics, while retaining the practicality. Also, great job by Thomas in highlighting the rear seat comfort!
Front and tail lights are even nicer than A-Class, IMO
Autogefühl smashing it today - well done guys!
I think they have succeeded with their task design-wise. Much more attractive than the previous design.
I love it!! Those lights are so unique to this model so far. I would take this over an A Class actually.
Looks cool like the A-class but more practical, i think it's perfect hot hatch for "cool parents" who still wanna drive a premium hot hatch like the a class but needs more room for their baby stuff 😅
Nuhan Hidayat they buy suvs
Nuhan Hidayat nd68ji
I have been driving the W246 200CDI, SE trim , manual gearbox,for 2 years now, I did around 70 000 km so far. A good car, nice visibility,economical - averaging 4,8l/100km . Seating position for driver is good, with plenty of adjustment, back seats have more room comparing to C and E class even. The very practical tables are missing now, my wife loves them , especially when feeding the toddler. Boot space is not the greatest. Very agile in city environment, bit noisy on motorway. Good quality so far, no major issues. I regret about no spending more on optional glass sunroof and automatic gearbox. Lovely car.
thanks for the report!
@@autogefuehl you are very welcome. I like your reviews.
I really really like this so much. It is like a no compromise hatchback with a lot of space. Better rear leg room, better headroom, better boot space. And honestly I love the looks. I think these looks will divide opinion less than the A Class, CLS and new GLE which may be more daring. But I love all their designs of late. It has something German cars didn't really have and that's emotion. BMW and Audi design is a bit bland and generic but Mercedes is making good looking cars that have somewhat unique design imo.
This looks way more better than the A-class. Not bad 👍🏼
Looks nice, very clean line. Good review. Thank you!
As usual great review, the 1st few seconds made me smile, you said “it’s been redesigned from scrape” when the saying is “it’s been redesigned from scratch”. Scrape and scratch mean almost the same thing but in that phrase it’s scratch not scrape. Although I’m being picky because you’re English is fantastic/ impressive, your accent is very clear too.
Appreciated!
Yes. Proper seats and more space then a class all i needed to see
Simply, yeah i would buy this carr .Tailights look better than A series .another thing ; Thanks thomas for providing all thesee
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Well, I found this new generation nicely designed, and much more beautiful than previous models (which were already nice)...it's not supposed to be a sports car, but it's doing the job of practicality, compact size, sufficient space, and nice looking.
What about full electric B Class? Good presentation as always Thomas👍🏻
I think the EQB is in testing, but it will be expensive though.
insideevs.com/mercedes-benz-eqb-spied-testing/
Here it is/was. Afaik they will not renew it though: th-cam.com/video/-JJ19mcONNg/w-d-xo.html
MB discontinue electric B class already.
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Looks really great, practical family car which takes design queues from A class , I think it will do really well
Just got my 2019 b180 sport 1.3 auto, absolutely love it apart from hesitation from the gearbox when setting off..is there a fix for this do you know???
Looks good to me as a retired person
What is the width (with the mirrors open and closed) ?
Do you know if there will be an EV Version on it, with at last 450km of range?
Is there a CD-slot ?
What is the name of this Color please ?
So many Paris reviews! Loving it.
when is coming the new mercedes benz r class? or not
For the macbook you can use a usb type c cable
I DO want the EQB now! Top work with the walktrough, Thomas.
Why so many new cars are anounced in the same day ?
because its the perfect platform to showcase new cars.
paris car show
How much is this car, fully equipped with all the gadgets? Probably as much as the whole car
very nice car can you tell me this model cost
B35 or B45 AMG ?
Does Mercedes a class have google earth (satellite) navigation?
Very good design, it could attract more A-class buyers. The old B-class looks like an old grandpa car or moms car.
This 20419 model looks more sporty and could fits well with younger people that are interested in A-class
Fewhhh...what a busy day😊😊... take some rest Thomas😁😁
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I have the current B Class, it seems this new one is an improvement over the current in most aspects, except the default seating position boot space where the current model is slightly bigger and that cheap looking parcel shelf...
The back of the car looks great, looks very much like the GLC which is not a bad thing at all.
Perhaps B Class will become more popular this time round, granting an opportunity to create an AMG version.
No news on a PHEV version ?
Chauffeured car really? This thing would most likely ride like an entry level car like its predecessor does. Does it even have independent rear suspension?
yes it does...
I think this B-class looks cute XD
Dag meneer :) Ik heb een Mercedes B 180 Ambition uit 2016 . Zit in dit model 2019 een Renault motor ingebouwd? Fijne Paasdagen nog :) Marcus uit Holland.
How do the dimensions compare to the previous generation of the B Class?
all info in the review!
OoO great review! Well done Thomas and Holga as always.
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Very harmonic, elegant design, good work!
😃😃😃 Awsome work keep going 👌.. eagerly waiting for more reviews to come...
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@@autogefuehl yaaah definitely 😀😀
Very professional review
That was quick! The car looks great. Finally a German MPV that's better than the Picasso.
Great review sir!
It became more sporty but inside volume has been shrunk compare to W246 B class.
Great overview Thomas and Holger! I actually thought the B Class looked not too bad at all before and it has improved even more with this new generation. The Mercedes interiors are beginning to look and feel better. I have found them to be a little plastic/hollow at times. Not solid and sure, as one might find in a Volkswagen Group car. One thing is for sure, the speech recognition is pretty darn good. Looking forward to the driving review!
thanks Richard! Driving review in November!
Im team INFINITI but that MB cockpit w that single, but double screen layout is BOMB!!
Congrats, Gorden! ;)
What's next? Mercedes B35 AMG? 😂😂
why not?
Actually, i love that idea
I really hope so. The best would be a B35 Amg All terrain.
they actualy made a B55 AMG on the first gen but sadly its only a prototype.
th-cam.com/video/ah03iHmb-MI/w-d-xo.html
😂😂
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The rear and that colour is gorgeous
sadly will not be placing an order as no Manual option !!!
From scratch Thomas, not from scrape. The taillights are much better than on the A-Class. I really think they kill the looks on the A. Would look better with those ones here.
Nice matte paint. Thomas does another great job.
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I like it! Very Nice!
I like the design!
Thomas as always the best :-)
I'm so excited for this to come to Canada! Apparently we're supposed to get the A-Class too so that could be a difficult decission.
Is the engine from Mercedes or Renault? Just curious
Both. Smaller engine = Renault, bigger engine = Mercedes
Once again you are first in with the cars that interest me the most! Thomas, you were very complimentary about the Golf SV so the big question is, which car? B Class, Golf SV or Active Tourer?? 🤔
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Well the Golf SV is WAY cheaper than the other 2....
@@autogefuehl You'd be surprised. By the time you spec a high end SV GT with all the trimmings and a glass roof the price is right up there with the other 2! But it's probably WAY cheaper to run! 😊
This looks good.
New a class has sharp lines and curves both on front and rear which I don’t see in the new b class.
Hate that everything is turbo now
8:58 i don't think that's the gear lever
Well but it is, in almost every Mercedes it is on the right side behind the steering wheel.
yeah i know
Great video. I have some experience with previous gen of B class and I will sum up my imression:
I'm a bit upset with the new appearance. Less boxy shape and longer bonnet/nose... I don't personally like it that much. Hopefully there's still plenty of headroom.
Finally mercedes presented movable rear seat! Oh my, even nissan pulsar has one, not speaking about golf plus and other rivals. Come on, merc, it's 2019 almost :)
Interior. Very sad that they decided to replace rear folding shelf/curtain with the solid and non folding one. On w246 it was very handy and easy to place smth relatively high into the trunk with just folding the shelf. And here it's not possible anymore - you have to take off the shelf and put it somewhere. Weird... It's a family small mpv (kids, sport stuff, etc.) and it's not expensive to equip a car with such a simple equipment. Makes no sense in this particular case. Again, IMHO.
The car is not so heavy and I'd personally chose 1.3 petrol with 7g dct. Even 109-hp diesel on w246 is very punchy, meaning that 136-hp petrol will be comparably quick and sufficient for city and highway both. Also, I hope that they will save the lightest steering I've ever seen. It's not helpful with sporty style driving but what a joy maneuvering in city!
thanks for the feedback !
Please make a CLB , GT fastback of this; it will be big lit
Thomas, I like it will you have some one on one time with it and drive it?
In November!
Looks better than current B-class
Look very nice I have the old b class and I love so cant wait to get this one
Nice shoes.
cheers - check video description 4 info =)
i still think the c class interior esp the dash looks way better, but the new design headlamp looks nice in this ver of b class
Why anyone need A class ? Now b class look same share same platform,machanicles and interior design . It is more spacious, comfortable and much more practical . It will give almost same driving experience as a class . To me it's better than a class
When Mercedes literally understood that segment name is a Golf class :D
It looks very nice👍
MBUX: The voice says 'How can I help you?' but on the screen it's the correct 'How may I help you?' Mildly interesting.
I want All New R-Class, Mercedes-Benz!!!
Very nice and nicer than A-Klasse!
Let's do a B35 AMG to reach the young Dad's who won't renounche the room and comfort. 😁
i like it Thomas, its different thats what merc is about
Thank you Thomas
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Nice car for the sporty mom.
looks hellva lot more sleeker than the old B .. although still quite lower like the A class... we just r seated higher... it has definitely lost is van'ish like looks for sure...
You should buy wireless microphone.
Have u seen any wire?
I mean because of your big hand microphone you have limited capabilities for your movements, if you use lavalier microphone your hands will be free to move for show details to us.
We know what we are doing and we have all microphones available. If I would have used a small lavalier Microphone here, you would have wondered how intense the background noise is on those shows is. We always want to deliver you the best sound quality, that is priority number one
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Autogefühl thank you for nice explanation.
Wish there was a brand under mercedes like how audi has vw
Except it's the other way around. VW owns Audi....
Steve Nugent i meant as in price point not ownership if that wasnt obvious
First time i heard paint, i really did.
the overall exterior design is better than the a class. more pure, more simple. But the big front logo is ugly. Overall better than a class.
The Dutch National police went with this car as their new police cruiser, i am wondering if this is big enough for a police car.
The back looks like a mini GLC
B Class: where style goes to die.
Looks good...
Personally, I couldn't define this car shape design! I feel Mecedes-Benz cars are loosing a lot and if they continue the way this car looks here, sure they will end like Peugeot!
Look’s better than the cls and the a class
B klase 👍👍👍👍👍
The outside design is really nice, the overall setup of the car is actually really nice. I will say though that the interior design just like with the new A-Class is... ugly... sorry but I hate these two screens there they look more like an afterthought than a well integrated environment.
This is nice...
my car!!
I like the no nonsense clean design cues. The matt paint job makes it even look a bit classy, I think. After all those years of horribly over designed China oriented design crap, Mercedes seems to have found the way back to more civilised tastes.