What is the Mercedes-Benz B-Class?
The B-Class is a compact family car with a tall, practical body. Mercedes-Benz calls it a Sports Tourer: it sits in the brand’s compact-car range and offers an upright cabin suited to passengers and luggage. That makes it a natural fit for everyday family trips, commuting and longer journeys.
In EU registration figures, the B-Class spans 2010–2025, with 1,669,543 registrations. UK figures span 2006–2026.
Generations and design
The first generation, W245, ran from 2005 to 2011, followed by the W246 from 2011 to 2018. The W247 began in 2018. The B-Class kept its tall, roomy format across these generations, while gaining updated styling and powertrain options. Mercedes-Benz describes the W247 as a Sports Tourer for families, with a more dynamic design and the MBUX multimedia system.
Engines, power and official consumption
In the EU, the B-Class range spans engines from 1.3 to 2.1 litres and power from 66 kW (90 PS) to 165 kW (224 PS). Petrol and diesel versions sit alongside hybrids, plug-in hybrids and electric models; natural-gas and LPG versions also appear in EU figures. The lowest listed consumption for petrol, diesel and hybrid versions is 1.2 L/100 km on WLTP. The plug-in hybrid’s weighted WLTP figure starts at 0.9 L/100 km and assumes some driving is electric.
The lowest listed UK figure is 3.8 L/100 km on NEDC, and France’s is 3.6 L/100 km on NEDC. Canada’s lowest listed figure is 8 L/100 km on the NRCan 5-cycle test. These results use different procedures: Europe’s WLTP and NEDC, and Canada’s 5-cycle. US figures cover electric versions.
Where was the B-Class sold?
The B-Class appears in figures for the EU, UK, France, the USA and Canada, with different powertrains in different markets. Canadian figures list petrol versions, while US figures cover electric models. Among EU registration leaders are 1.8-litre diesels rated at 80 kW (109 PS).
Questions and answers
What kind of car is the Mercedes-Benz B-Class?
It is a compact family car with a tall, practical body, known as a Sports Tourer in Mercedes-Benz’s compact-car range.
What generations of B-Class are there?
The generations are W245 (2005–2011), W246 (2011–2018) and W247 (2018–today).
What is the lowest official B-Class consumption figure listed?
In EU figures, the lowest listed figure for petrol, diesel and hybrid versions is 1.2 L/100 km on WLTP. The plug-in hybrid weighted WLTP figure starts at 0.9 L/100 km and assumes some electric driving.
Was the B-Class sold in the USA?
Yes. US figures cover electric versions from 2014 to 2017.


