Used Mercedes-Benz B-Class 2019-present review

It’s early days when it comes to pricing for this latest B-Class, but you’ll need at least £20,000 still to get behind the wheel of a 180 petrol or 180d diesel model, this for a car with a nominal mileage bought from a franchised dealer. The previous model sold in relatively small numbers but held on to its residuals, so we’d expect this model to be the same. 

The B180d claims an average fuel consumption of 61.4mpg for a corresponding CO2 emissions figure of 111g/km. The B200d average 57.7mpg and 115g/km. The more powerful B220d is good for a claimed average of 56.5mpg and 116g/km, despite being faster. The best-performing petrol car is the B180 with a claimed 47.1mpg and CO2 emissions of 127g/km.

All of this generation of B-Class will have been registered after the tax changes of April 2017 came into force, so you’ll be charged a flat-rate fee for annual car tax (VED). That currently stands at £145 a year. Beware buying one that cost more than £40,000 new, though, as you will pay an additional luxury car tax, currently £310 a year. 

Insurance and servicing costs should be higher than for a Ford or Kia, but on a par with other premium brands. Mercedes offers a special servicing plan for its cars, which allows you to pay by direct debit or in instalments. 

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