2023 Mercedes-Benz B-Class facelift – up to date W247 brings revised tools, driver help methods

Becoming a member of the debut of the 2023 A-Class facelift vary is the facelifted, 2023 Mercedes-Benz B-Class vary, bringing an up to date engine vary together with a plug-in hybrid variant with elevated output, in addition to up to date tools. The up to date B-Class vary will function one petrol-engined PHEV, together with 4 inside combustion petrol variants and three diesel variants.

Dubbed the ‘Sports activities Tourer’ by Mercedes-Benz, the facelifted W247 compact MPV will get a gentle visible refresh for this replace, with redesigned headlamps, entrance bumper and grille in entrance, whereas its rear finish beneficial properties LED hind lights as normal. Aero spoilers towards the rear of the automotive help airflow, whereas 4 further wheel designs are provided for the B-Class facelift.

The B250 e PHEV packs a 1.3 litre four-cylinder turbo petrol engine that makes 163 hp at 5,500 rpm and 270 Nm of torque, paired with an electrical motor that makes 109 hp and 300 Nm of torque. Mixed outputs from this powertrain are 218 hp and 450 Nm of torque, which permits a 0-100 km/h time of seven.6 seconds and a prime pace of 223 km/h.

Charging the B250 e could be carried out by way of a 3.7 kW AC connection, or as much as 11 kW AC which is improved from the 7.4 kW most of earlier than. For DC charging, this may be carried out at as much as 22 kW, which can recharge its battery from 10% to 80% in round 25 minutes, says Mercedes-Benz.

That is joined by mild-hybrid powertrains beginning with the B180 and B200, each packing the 1.3 litre four-cylinder turbo petrol engine in differing states of tune; the B180 is rated for 136 hp at 5,500 rpm and 230 Nm of torque, whereas the B200 is rated to supply 163 hp at 5,500 rpm and 270 Nm of torque. The B180 and B200 do 0-100 km/h in 9.4 seconds and eight.4 seconds, and prime speeds of 212 km/h and 223 km/h, respectively.

Subsequent are the B 220 4Matic and B 250 4Matic, which function four-cylinder petrol engines of bigger displacement and all-wheel-drive. These are powered be 2.0 litre turbocharged engines, within the B220 4Matic producing 190 hp at 5,500 rpm and 300 Nm of torque for a 0-100 km/h time of seven.3 seconds and a 234 km/h prime pace.

The B250 4Matic outputs 224 hp at 5,500 rpm and 350 Nm, doing 0-100 km/h in 6.5 seconds and a prime pace of 250 km/h. All 4 mild-hybrid variants get a 14 hp increase from the motor fed by the 48-volt electrical system.

Additionally a part of the line-up, albeit with much less fanfare are the diesels, which are available in three variants – B180 d, B200 d and B220 d.

By way of tools, the W247 B-Class facelift now will get as normal a reverse digicam, multimedia shows, a USB package deal and a Nappa leather-trimmed steering wheel. Progressive trim stage variants upwards obtain LED headlamps, lumbar assist, Parking Package deal, Mirror Package deal and the Straightforward Pack tailgate.

Upholstery begins with 3D-embossed Artico trim on the bottom variant, whereas the Progressive trim brings upholstery color choices in black, black/macchiato and black/sage gray, the latter a brand new addition. Topping the lot is the AMG Line for the sportiest aesthetic, providing black Artico and Microcut cloth with pink distinction stitching.

Infotainment package now encompasses a dual-screen setup consisting of a seven-inch instrument panel and a ten.25-inch centre show, whereas larger trim variants get a twin 10.25-inch display setup.

Right here, the B-Class facelift will get the most recent technology of the MBUX interface, and instrumentation is offered in a selection of three show kinds: Traditional, with all related driver data, Sporty with a dynamic rev counter and Discreet, which provides a minimalist structure. Its three modes (Navigation, Help and Companies) are mixed with seven show color themes, which could be customised.

Accessibility options now embrace a fingerprint sensor (to be out there from Q1 2023) to determine the automotive’s driver, whereas smartphones could be paired to the automobile by way of Apple CarPlay and wi-fi Android Auto. In comparison with the earlier B-Class, this facelift will get one other USB-C port, and the charging output has been elevated.

The ‘Hey Mercedes’ voice-activated assistant has been additional refined, and is now extra able to dialogue and studying; sure features can now be activated with out the “Hey Mercedes” verbal immediate. The voice assistant can now additionally clarify and help with automobile features, reminiscent of when searching for a first-aid package or when making an attempt to attach a smartphone.

Security help methods have been up to date for the B-Class, with the Lane Maintaining Help now receiving improved Lively Steering Management. The place towing is relevant, the optionally available Trailer Manoeuvring Help mechanically manages the steering angle of the B-Class to make reversing with a trailer a better course of, says Mercedes-Benz.

In Malaysia, the pre-facelift W247 B-Class was provided because the B200 at launch in 2019, when it arrived in sole Progressive Line trim at RM239,888 on-the-road when it was launched.