Mercedes-Benz B-Class W245
The Mercedes-Benz B-Class W245 (2005–2011): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 76 versions in the European Union, the United Kingdom, and Canada.
Model codes: W245
Dimensions, weights and capacity
| Specification | Europe | North America | Wikipedia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | |||
| Length | 4,270 mm RDW | 4,270 mm TC | 4,270 mm |
| Width | 1,780 mm RDW | 1,780 mm TC | 1,778 mm |
| Height | 1,580–1,620 mm RDW | 1,600 mm TC | 1,603–1,613 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,780 mm RDW | 2,780 mm TC | 2,779–2,786 mm |
| Front track | 1,546–1,556 mm ASTRA | 1,530 mm TC | – |
| Rear track | 1,541–1,551 mm ASTRA | 1,530 mm TC | – |
| Weights and towing | |||
| Kerb weight | 1,200–1,335 kg RDW | 1,355 kg TC | – |
| Mass in running order | 1,300–1,435 kg RDW | – | – |
| Gross vehicle weight | 1,830–1,880 kg RDW | – | – |
| Towing, braked trailer | 1,000–1,500 kg RDW | – | – |
| Towing, unbraked trailer | 695–735 kg Traficom | – | – |
| Seats and space | |||
| Seats | 5 RDW | – | – |
| Doors | 4 RDW | – | – |
| Performance | |||
| Top speed | 168–196 km/h RDW | – | – |
| Torque | 140–300 Nm ASTRA | – | – |
Tyre sizes (most common first): 205/50R17, 205/55R16, 225/40R18, 225/45R17, 195/65R15
Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: RDW type approvals (Netherlands), Transport Canada vehicle specifications, Wikipedia, ASTRA type approvals (Switzerland), Traficom type approvals (Finland). Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Reliability and owner reports
UK MOT: first-time pass rate by age
| Age at test | Pass rate | UK average | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9–12 years | 72.6% (71.7–73.4) | 77.9% | 11,285 |
| 13 years and older | 67.8% (67.4–68.2) | 69.2% | 50,619 |
What the MOT finds
| Area | This model | UK average, same ages |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 47.0% | 34.8% |
| Tyres | 33.0% | 31.2% |
| Suspension | 32.8% | 39.0% |
| Lights and electrics | 24.8% | 26.8% |
| Body, chassis and structure | 19.2% | 16.6% |
| Visibility (glass, mirrors, wipers) | 11.5% | 11.2% |
First MOT test of each car per year in 2022–2024, from the DVSA’s anonymised test results; only ages with at least 500 tests are shown. The figure in brackets is the 95% confidence interval; green or red means clearly above or below the UK average. The second table shows how often an item was noted (defect or advisory) in each area, against the UK average for cars of the same ages. DVSA anonymised MOT tests (Open Government Licence)
All 76 versions of the Mercedes-Benz B-Class W245
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European Union 25 versions
New cars registered in the EU (plus Norway and Iceland), from the European Environment Agency. Figures on the NEDC procedure until 2020 and on WLTP from 2021; versions are grouped by engine and power, with their number of registrations.
| Years and version | Engine | Power | Fuel | CO₂ | EU registrations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 2.0 L | 80 kW (109 PS) | Diesel | 143 g/km | 50,036 |
| 2011 | 1.7 L | 85 kW (116 PS) | Petrol | 162 g/km | 20,956 |
| 2011 | 1.5 L | 70 kW (95 PS) | Petrol | 157 g/km | 14,698 |
| 2011 | 2.0 L | 103 kW (140 PS) | Diesel | 151 g/km | 9,876 |
| 2011 | 1.8 L | 80 kW (109 PS) | Diesel | 118 g/km | 7,608 |
| 2011 | 2.0 L | 100 kW (136 PS) | Petrol | 170 g/km | 6,252 |
| 2011 | 1.6 L | 90 kW (122 PS) | Petrol | 140 g/km | 5,736 |
| 2011 | 1.8 L | 100 kW (136 PS) | Diesel | 118 g/km | 2,106 |
| 2011 | 1.6 L | 115 kW (156 PS) | Petrol | 141 g/km | 1,682 |
| 2011 | 2.0 L | 85 kW (116 PS) | Natural gas | 139 g/km | 1,284 |
| 2010–2011 | – | – | Petrol | 155–162 g/km | 1,266 |
| 2011 | 2.0 L | 100 kW (136 PS) | Diesel | 148 g/km | 406 |
| 2011 | 2.0 L | 142 kW (193 PS) | Petrol | 191 g/km | 38 |
| 2011 | 1.8 L | – | Diesel | 118 g/km | 26 |
| 2011 | 2.0 L | 80 kW (109 PS) | Diesel | 151 g/km | 22 |
| 2011 | – | – | Diesel | 144 g/km | 10 |
| 2011 | 2.4 L | – | Diesel | 117 g/km | 10 |
| 2010 | 2.0 L | – | Diesel | 146 g/km | 88,744 |
| 2010 | 1.7 L | – | Petrol | 163 g/km | 32,370 |
| 2010 | 1.5 L | – | Petrol | 159 g/km | 19,262 |
| 2010 | 2.0 L | – | Petrol | 174 g/km | 13,362 |
| 2010 | 2.0 L | – | Natural gas | 158 g/km | 4,260 |
| 2010 | 2.0 L | – | Diesel | 153 g/km | 152 |
| 2010 | 2.0 L | – | Other fuel | 156 g/km | 84 |
| 2010 | – | – | Other fuel | 159 g/km | 40 |
United Kingdom 48 versions
New cars on sale in the UK, from the Vehicle Certification Agency. NEDC figures until 2018 and WLTP figures after; years are the editions a version appeared in.
| Years and version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–2010B150 205 Tyres at rear · B 150 195/205 Tyres at rear · B 160 with 195/65 15" or 205/55 16" rear wheels | 1.5 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 6.6 L/100 km NEDC | 158 g/km |
| 2006–2010B150 205 Tyres at rear · B 150 195/205 Tyres at rear · B 160 with 195/65 15" or 205/55 16" rear wheels | 1.5 L | Petrol | Continuously variable (CVT) | 6.9 L/100 km NEDC | 166 g/km |
| 2006–2010B150 215 Tyres at rear · B 150 215 Tyres at rear · B 160 with 215/45 17" or 215/40 18" rear wheels | 1.5 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 6.8 L/100 km NEDC | 163 g/km |
| 2006–2010B150 215 Tyres at rear · B 150 215 Tyres at rear · B 160 with 215/45 17" or 215/40 18" rear wheels | 1.5 L | Petrol | Continuously variable (CVT) | 7.1 L/100 km NEDC | 171 g/km |
| 2009–2010B 150 BlueEFFICIENCY 195/205 Tyres at rear | 1.5 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 6.2 L/100 km NEDC | 148 g/km |
| 2009–2010B 150 BlueEFFICIENCY 215 Tyres at rear | 1.5 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 6.5 L/100 km NEDC | 154 g/km |
| 2010B 160 BlueEFFICIENCY with 195/65 15" or 205/55 16" rear wheels | 1.5 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 6.4 L/100 km NEDC | 149 g/km |
| 2010B 160 BlueEFFICIENCY with 215/45 17" or 215/40 18" rear wheels | 1.5 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 6.6 L/100 km NEDC | 152 g/km |
| 2006–2010B170 205 Tyres at rear · B 170 195/205 Tyres at rear · B 180 with 195/65 15" or 205/55 16" rear wheels | 1.7 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 6.8 L/100 km NEDC | 163 g/km |
| 2006–2010B170 205 Tyres at rear · B 170 195/205 Tyres at rear · B 180 with 195/65 15" or 205/55 16" rear wheels | 1.7 L | Petrol | Continuously variable (CVT) | 7.1 L/100 km NEDC | 171 g/km |
| 2006–2010B170 215 Tyres at rear · B 170 215 Tyres at rear · B 180 with 215/45 17" or 215/40 18" rear wheels | 1.7 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 7.1 L/100 km NEDC | 171 g/km |
| 2006–2010B170 215 Tyres at rear · B 170 215 Tyres at rear · B 180 with 215/45 17" or 215/40 18" rear wheels | 1.7 L | Petrol | Continuously variable (CVT) | 7.3 L/100 km NEDC | 175 g/km |
| 2009–2010B 170 BlueEFFICIENCY 195/205 Tyres at rear | 1.7 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 6.4 L/100 km NEDC | 152 g/km |
| 2009–2010B 170 BlueEFFICIENCY 215 Tyres at rear | 1.7 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 6.5 L/100 km NEDC | 156 g/km |
| 2010B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY with 195/65 15" or 205/55 16" rear wheels | 1.7 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 6.3 L/100 km NEDC | 146 g/km |
| 2010B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY with 215/45 17" or 215/40 18" rear wheels | 1.7 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 6.6 L/100 km NEDC | 153 g/km |
| 2010B 180 CDI with 2055/55 16" rear wheels · B 180 CDI with 2055/55 16" rear wheels No DPF | 2.0 L | Diesel | Continuously variable (CVT) | 5.6 L/100 km NEDC | 148 g/km |
| 2010B 180 CDI with 2055/55 16" rear wheels · B 180 CDI with 2055/55 16" rear wheels No DPF | 2.0 L | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 5.2 L/100 km NEDC | 136 g/km |
| 2010B 180 CDI with 215/45 17" or 215/40 18" rear wheels · B 180 CDI with 215/45 17" or 215/40 18" rear wheels No DPF | 2.0 L | Diesel | Continuously variable (CVT) | 6.0 L/100 km NEDC | 158 g/km |
| 2010B 180 CDI with 215/45 17" or 215/40 18" rear wheels No DPF | 2.0 L | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 5.3 L/100 km NEDC | 139 g/km |
| 2010B 200 CDI with 2055/55 16" rear wheels · B 200 CDI with 2055/55 16" rear wheels No DPF | 2.0 L | Diesel | Continuously variable (CVT) | 6.0 L/100 km NEDC | 159 g/km |
| 2010B 200 CDI with 2055/55 16" rear wheels · B 200 CDI with 2055/55 16" rear wheels No DPF | 2.0 L | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 5.2 L/100 km NEDC | 136 g/km |
| 2010B 200 CDI with 215/45 17" or 215/40 18" rear wheels | 2.0 L | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 5.3 L/100 km NEDC | 139 g/km |
| 2010B 200 CDI with 215/45 17" or 215/40 18" rear wheels No DPF | 2.0 L | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 5.3 L/100 km NEDC | 148 g/km |
| 2010B 200 CDI with 215/45 17" rear wheels · B 200 CDI with 215/45 17" rear wheels No DPF | 2.0 L | Diesel | Continuously variable (CVT) | 6.2 L/100 km NEDC | 164 g/km |
| 2010B 200 CDI with 215/45 18" rear wheels · B 200 CDI with 215/45 18" rear wheels No DPF | 2.0 L | Diesel | Continuously variable (CVT) | 6.3 L/100 km NEDC | 165 g/km |
| 2006–2010B200CDi 205 Tyres at rear · B200 CDI 205 Tyres at rear · B 200 CDI no DPF 205 Tyres at rear and 1 more trim | 2.0 L | Diesel | Continuously variable (CVT) | 6.0 L/100 km NEDC | 159 g/km |
| 2006–2010B200CDi 215 Tyres R17 · B200 CDI 215 Tyres R17 · B 200 CDI no DPF 215 Tyres on 17'' Wheels at rear and 1 more trim | 2.0 L | Diesel | Continuously variable (CVT) | 6.2 L/100 km NEDC | 164 g/km |
| 2006–2010B200CDi 215 Tyres R18 · B200 CDI 215 Tyres R18 · B 200 CDI no DPF 215 Tyres on 18'' Wheels at rear and 1 more trim | 2.0 L | Diesel | Continuously variable (CVT) | 6.3 L/100 km NEDC | 165 g/km |
| 2009–2010B 180 CDI no DPF 205 Tyres at rear · B 180 CDI with DPF 205 Tyres at rear | 2.0 L | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 5.2 L/100 km NEDC | 137 g/km |
| 2009–2010B 180 CDI no DPF 215 Tyres at rear · B 180 CDI with DPF 215 Tyres at rear | 2.0 L | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 5.4 L/100 km NEDC | 140 g/km |
| 2009–2010B 200 CDI no DPF 205 Tyres at rear · B 200 CDI with DPF 205 Tyres at rear | 2.0 L | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 5.4 L/100 km NEDC | 140 g/km |
| 2009–2010B 180 CDI no DPF 205 Tyres at rear · B 180 CDI with DPF 205 Tyres at rear | 2.0 L | Diesel | Continuously variable (CVT) | 5.6 L/100 km NEDC | 148 g/km |
| 2009–2010B 200 CDI no DPF 215 Tyres at rear · B 200 CDI with DPF 215 Tyres at rear | 2.0 L | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 5.6 L/100 km NEDC | 148 g/km |
| 2009–2010B 180 CDI no DPF 215 Tyres at rear · B 180 CDI with DPF 215 Tyres on 17/18'' Wheels at rear | 2.0 L | Diesel | Continuously variable (CVT) | 6.0 L/100 km NEDC | 158 g/km |
| 2006–2010B200 205 Tyres at rear · B 200 205 Tyres at rear | 2.0 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 7.2 L/100 km NEDC | 173 g/km |
| 2006–2010B200 205 Tyres at rear · B 200 205 Tyres at rear | 2.0 L | Petrol | Continuously variable (CVT) | 7.3 L/100 km NEDC | 175 g/km |
| 2006–2010B200 215 Tyres at rear · B 200 215 Tyres at rear | 2.0 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 7.5 L/100 km NEDC | 180 g/km |
| 2006–2010B200 215 Tyres at rear · B 200 215 Tyres at rear | 2.0 L | Petrol | Continuously variable (CVT) | 7.5 L/100 km NEDC | 180 g/km |
| 2006–2010B200 Turbo 205 Tyres at rear · B 200 Turbo 205 Tyres at rear | 2.0 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 7.9 L/100 km NEDC | 190 g/km |
| 2006–2010B200 Turbo 205 Tyres at rear · B 200 Turbo 205 Tyres at rear | 2.0 L | Petrol | Continuously variable (CVT) | 8.1 L/100 km NEDC | 195 g/km |
| 2006–2010B200 Turbo 215 Tyres at rear · B 200 Turbo 215 Tyres at rear | 2.0 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 8.1 L/100 km NEDC | 195 g/km |
| 2006–2010B200 Turbo 215 Tyres at rear · B 200 Turbo 215 Tyres at rear | 2.0 L | Petrol | Continuously variable (CVT) | 8.2 L/100 km NEDC | 197 g/km |
| 2006–2008B180CDi 205 Tyres at rear · B200CDi 205 Tyres at rear · B180 CDI 205 Tyres at rear and 1 more trim | 2.0 L | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 5.6 L/100 km NEDC | 146 g/km |
| 2006–2008B180CDi 205 Tyres at rear · B180 CDI 205 Tyres at rear | 2.0 L | Diesel | Continuously variable (CVT) | 5.9 L/100 km NEDC | 157 g/km |
| 2006–2008B180CDi 215 Tyres at rear · B200CDi 215 Tyres at rear · B180 CDI 215 Tyres at rear and 1 more trim | 2.0 L | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 5.8 L/100 km NEDC | 151 g/km |
| 2006–2008B180CDi 215 Tyres R17 · B180 CDI 215 Tyres R17 | 2.0 L | Diesel | Continuously variable (CVT) | 6.1 L/100 km NEDC | 161 g/km |
| 2006–2008B180CDi 215 Tyres R18 · B180 CDI 215 Tyres R18 | 2.0 L | Diesel | Continuously variable (CVT) | 6.2 L/100 km NEDC | 164 g/km |
Canada 3 versions
Model years sold in Canada, from Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption ratings (5-cycle test).
| Years and version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–2011Station wagon: Small | 2.0 L | Petrol | Continuously variable (CVT) | 9.7–9.9 L/100 km 5-cycle | 223–228 g/km |
| 2006–2011Station wagon: Small | 2.0 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 9.4 L/100 km 5-cycle | 216 g/km |
| 2006–2011Station wagon: Small | 2.0 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 10.1 L/100 km 5-cycle | 232 g/km |
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Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.