Mercedes-Benz B-Class MPV B180 CDI BlueEfficiency Sport 5dr Review

For The engine is smooth and flexible, and keeps purchase prices and running costs reasonable. Sport trim adds desirable features such as man-made leather upholstery and a reversing camera.

Against Some might want more performance from their B-Class. Sport trim is a lot more expensive than the well-specified SE trim, and the firmer suspension makes the ride less forgiving.

What Car? says

3 out of 5 stars

We reckon this is the best choice of engine thanks to its affordable purchase prices and strong economy. We’d save ourselves some cash and go for SE trim, though.

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Key facts

0–60mph: 10.9 secs
Top speed: 118 mph
Average mpg: 64.2
Tank range: miles

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The full Mercedes-Benz B-Class review

Performance
3 out of 5 stars
Flexible rather than fast
Ride & Handling
3 out of 5 stars
Neither comfortable enough, nor fun enough
Refinement
3 out of 5 stars
Smooth engines, but noise elsewhere
Buying & Owning
3 out of 5 stars
Pricey, and residuals aren’t that strong
Quality & Reliability
4 out of 5 stars
Looks and feels good for the class
Safety & Security
5 out of 5 stars
Some clever stuff as standard
Behind The Wheel
3 out of 5 stars
Ergonomics and visibility could be better
Space & Practicality
4 out of 5 stars
Roomy for a hatchback, but it’s no MPV
Equipment
3 out of 5 stars
SE trim provides all you need

Buyer's notes

Target Price team says:

Mercedes-Benz B-Class buyers have four engines to choose from; two turbocharged 1.6-litre petrols and two 1.8-litre turbodiesels.

Whether you go for petrol or diesel, we’d recommend the entry-level engine. They’re slower than their brawnier counterparts, but they’re fast enough, no less flexible and much cheaper to buy and run. The entry-level diesel has a distinct edge over the more powerful diesel for refinement, too. In fact, the lower-powered diesel is our favourite engine of the bunch.

SE trim is the one to pick out of the two available. It provides alloys, air-con, four electric windows, a CD player with USB port and a system that helps steer your car into a parking space.

Sport models add kit such as man-made leather upholstery, xenon headlamps and a reversing camera. However, Sport trim costs a lot more than SE and the ride is even more unforgiving than the standard car’s.