Mercedes-Benz B-Class

Four distinct new models planned for the the compact-car segment

Stuttgart -- Jun 18, 2008 -- Stuttgart – Mercedes-Benz will have an even stronger presence in the compact-car segment in the future, with a product line-up of four instead of today’s two vehicles. Investments of €600 Million in the Rastatt plant will secure the long-term capacity utilization of the plant.

2009 Mercedes-Benz A-Class

In order to sustainably boost its competitiveness, as well as to access new markets and create additional production capacities, Mercedes-Benz has also decided to built a new plant in Kecskemét, Hungary.

Sports Tourer in better shape than ever

After three successful years, Mercedes-Benz has overhauled the design and engineering of the B-Class. The facelift programme focused on environmental compatibility, economic efficiency and comfort, with further advances being made in each of these areas.

2009 Mercedes-Benz B-Class

Stuttgart -- For the new-generation Mercedes-Benz A and B-Class vehicles, Mercedes-Benz Accessories GmbH is now offering the portable navigation system StreetPilot III, which saves the driver unnecessary detours and the resulting extra fuel consumption. The particular strengths of the tailored original accessory retrofit solution include perfect coordination with the new models, clear language output, and the high-definition TFT colour monitor in a new design.

StreetPilot III portable navigation system for Mercedes-Benz A-Class and B-Class

Comprehensive low-temperature tests under the toughest conditions

Stuttgart -- Mar 17, 2008 -- The Mercedes-Benz B-Class with fuel-cell drive has passed its winter testing in northern Sweden with flying colours. At double-digit, below-zero temperatures, the zero-emission drive showed what it could do in the comprehensive test programmes.

2010 Mercedes-Benz B-Class F-CELL