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Mercedes B-Class B200 Sport Executive 5dr Auto Review

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Hatchback

Mercedes’ line-up is vast – ranging from the A-Class family hatchback through to staple saloons such as the C-Class and E-Class, and onwards towards multiple SUVs, luxury saloons and even sports cars. Coupés and convertibles are thrown into the mix as well.

As one of the ‘big three’ German brands, Mercedes most often finds itself competing with Audi and BMW but more recently has found itself fending off Jaguar and Volvo, too.

Mercedes models are known for comfort. One example of this is the E-Class, because while the Audi A6 has a plusher interior and the BMW 5 Series handles better, the E-Class is probably the most comfortable for a long motorway journey.

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B200 Sport Executive 5dr Auto

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Smartphone integration with Apple CarPlay and Android auto

Mercedes me connect including emergency call system, accident recovery, breakdown management and maintenance

Electric adjustable and heated door mirrors with integrated LED side indicators

LED high performance headlamps with integrated LED daytime running lights

Remote central locking and crash sensor with emergency opening function

Childproof locks manually operated for rear doors and electrically operated for rear power windows

Anti-lock braking system (ABS) with brake assist

Electronic stability programme with acceleration skid control

Alarm system with immobiliser and interior protection -Thatcham category 1

Air conditioning - One zone thermatic automatic climate control with automatically controlled air distribution

Interior lighting with light and sight pack - B Class

360 degree guard vehicle protection pack - B Class

Mirror package with self dimming mirror - B Class

Mercedes B-Class

The B-Class is smart inside, comfortable and really practical. If you’re looking for a genuine SUV alternative and you don’t need seven seats, it’s well worth a look. The entry-level B180 petrol in Sport or Sport Executive trim is our pick, but company car users might find the plug-in hybrid B250e of interest.

<h2>What we're looking for:</h2><ul><li>Plenty of space for all the family and their paraphernalia</li> <li>Comfortable ride for everyone inside</li> <li>Seats with plenty of adjustment and versatility of layout</li> <li>Engine that can cope with a full load of people and luggage</li> <li>Excellent efficiency to avoid big fuel bills</li></ul>

Practicality is king in the MPV market, which has taken a hit as buyers have turned towards trendier SUVs. There are still plenty of decent offerings to suit most budgets, though, with Citroën fielding a particularly strong line-up. The French manufacturer’s Berlingo offers bags of space for not much money and you can easily haggle off thousands of extra pounds in discounts, too.

Citroën also scores with the larger Grand C4 Spacetourer, which offers seven seats, lots of oddment space and appealing running costs for something so large. A similarly priced and even better option is the Volkswagen Touran. Meanwhile, if you prefer a premium badge, there's always the BMW 2 Series Active and Gran Tourers or Mercedes B-Class and V-Class.

But for something sizeable that's still decent to drive, we’d recommend you check out the Ford Galaxy, which can offer three rows of seats and decent luggage space at the same time. It’s not that much pricier than the smaller S-Max.

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