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After three years of success, Mercedes-Benz has reviewed the design and engineering of Class B. The lifting program focused on the environment, economic efficiency and comfort, with new progress has been made in each of these areas. Thanks to a series of improvements detailed, four-cylinder engines now burn up to seven percent less fuel than before, and are distinguished with remarkably low exhaust emissions that undermine the current limits of the EU by nearly 90 percent.

Mercedes-Benz has developed a new CEO to start / stop function for the high volume B 150 and B 170 models. This stops the engine when the vehicle is stopped at a red light, for example, producing a fuel economy of up to nine percent in the practical use. Additional include new developments in fuel petrol / natural gas drive B 170 NGT BlueEFFICIENCY, with parking assets which contributes to help drivers at the same time finding a parking spot, and then when switching.

The Class B continues to be available with a choice of six engines - two direct-injection diesel units (109 hp and 140 hp) to deliver up to 300 Nm of torque, as well as four petrol engines with a peak power Maximum output of 193 horsepower and a maximum torque of 280 Nm The four-cylinder power has been a series of improvements detailed in order to further reduce fuel consumption.

Another novelty of the Class B range bears the initials "NGT" on the right side of his hatchback. They stand for "Natural Gas Technology" and identify an alternative model which is also cost effective because it is environmentally friendly, courtesy of reader dual fuel: 170 B BlueEFFICIENCY NGT is able to run on both natural gas and gasoline premium grade while delivering the same maximum output of 116 hp.

This new design allows the idiom look broad front, and therefore particularly powerful, symbolizing the athletic attributes of the B-Class even more clearly than before. In addition to power and performance, these qualities include agility of the car and its orientation towards the front, which is further highlighted by the arrow more pronounced form of the hood, grille and bumper. This has the effect of making the entire front section dynamically appear to be a thrust forward - 2008 version of the B-Class. The front end of the back arrow shape is continued in the form of a line underestimated, but effective, ending the center of the lens.

Typical distinguishing features of the current Mercedes style are also very present in the profile side of the Class B, which presents a fascinating tension between Thursday forms and crisp lines. Of particular note is the line, which increases progressive wings at the rear tail light, marking an astonishing gap between the concave and convex formed along the surface of the body flanks. This line further underlines the body wedge-shaped, and thus give added to the impact of the Athletic Sports Tourer, powerful nature.

In model year 2008 Class B, the design on the sides seems even more harmonious and elegant than before because the boxes outside mirrors, door handles and skirt panels are painted to match the color of the body all variants of the model. The restyled hubcaps and light alloy wheels, add the extra touch of class to the outside looks.

The rear incorporates style dynamic flow lines at the front and sides. A direct video link is created by the tail light assemblies, the maximum value of the banks merge harmoniously into the line along the sides of the vehicle. The tail lights of a new sports high gloss and seek to attract the eyes of the large tailgate, which now comes with enhanced ergonomic handle chrome strip. The rear bumper has also been redeveloped, and includes a grain of black plastic insert on its upper side of the standard which serves as a threshold load custody. If the Class B is shown with either chromium or sport package, this insertion is made of polished stainless steel, instead of adding yet another brilliant highlight to the tail design.

High-class appeal, the attention to detail and a sense of the abundance of space - these qualities have always been inherent in the Class B. The winning combination of shapes, colors and materials with the teams in place within the space, the pleasant impression of all its surface materials and the large window areas to produce a more welcoming atmosphere. This is facilitated by the high seating position - which, incidentally, improves the sight of the driver of the vehicle - while beltline relatively high fosters a sense of security to the occupants without feeling restricted in any way.

The design team has further enhanced Mercedes inside with a new upholstery fabric, plus a new fabric for the cushions. If the Class B is ordered with all sports, the side seat bolsters are trimmed in leather ARTICO man-made and the centre panels fabric. The interior lining of the same door with a new upholstery fabric.

The central console continues to be surrounded by gangs of compensation on both sides, but they are now made from aluminum brushed diagonally in a smoke-grey finish. The same fully integrated plate is again in the vicinity gearshift in the door and paneling, giving the interior a different sense of refinement. These fine touches show how much attention to detail has been invested in the same basic version of the B-Class, as well as high standards for which it was specified.

Mercedes engineers have, for the first time, a thorough ecological balance for natural gas drive. There is an element of the environment Certificate awarded to the Class B Germany's Technical Inspection Authority TUV. Mercedes-Benz is the only car brand in the world to have been granted the certificate, which is based on strict international standard ISO 14062 "Design for Environment". It is a confirmation of the mark in Stuttgart merits of the total commitment to all aspects of environmental protection. Unlike the standardized measure of just exhaust emissions and fuel consumption on the dynamometer, Mercedes engineers analyze the environmental compatibility of vehicles over their entire life cycle - starting with their manufacture, continuing with their many years of use, and lastly their late - Life disposal.

In all, over 40000 individuals closely monitored process, including analysis, calculation and evaluation ultimately establish an environmental overall.

The results of this integrated analysis over a total distance of 150000 km reveal, for example, a number of obvious advantages for natural gas drive. In general, CO2 emissions are about 20 percent lower than the comparable figure for the model motor gasoline. Emissions of nitrogen oxide are below one percent, while experts have calculated a difference of 54 percent of carbon monoxide emissions throughout the life cycle in favour of natural gas drive. The greatest ecological cost of manufacture for the new B 170 NGT is balanced after a distance of 17300 km.

The concept of the environment-oriented Class B is very evident from the use of high quality recycled plastics, for example, or its components made from natural materials including linen, cotton, coir, wood and fibre abaca banana.

The Electronic Stability Program has been expanded to include a new feature standard hill automatic startup help. This prevents the Class B roll back the driver moves from the brake to the accelerator pedal at the start of the climb. In such situations, the ESP briefly maintains brake pressure to make off easy.

Reverse parking will also pose less of a challenge for motorists in the future. The new assets parking (optional) is looking for a suitable place on the side of the road as Class B by readers, that takes care of all the manoeuvres of the direction that the driver reverses in it. How it works: at a speed below 35 km / h, ultrasonic sensors on the sides of the car sweep areas to the immediate left and right of the Class B, and measure the length and depth of all the potential parking spaces. Once a good spot has been found, the system flashes a message on the screen to inform the driver. When the driver engages reverse, the display confirms the accelerator and maintains the assets of parking takes direction and automatically switching Class B into space. All drivers have to do is tap the accelerator and the brake, the system PARKTRONIC ultrasonic sensors provide additional assistance by outlining how there is a lot of space in front of and behind the Class B.

To use the functionality of automatic parking, the only parking space must be more than 1.30 metres of Class B - an indication of the tremendous technology precision.

The new assistance system includes a total of ten ultrasonic sensors in the front bumper and rear, and an electronic control unit which processes signals from sensors and calculates the best route to take in the parking space . This information is provided to the electromechanical power steering Class B, allowing the electric motor needed to execute the movements of direction.

It is not only the spacious interior, the materials of high quality and standard automatic climate that makes Class B such a pleasure to travel in the new generation of infotainment system has an important role to play. There are four different options to choose from: 5 Audio, 20 Audio, Audio 50 APS and the COMAND APS. All units of the Audio 20 upwards integrate a radio with dual tuner, color display, Bluetooth for mobile phones, CD player, automatic adjustment of volume, plus a connection to external audio devices in the box glove.

The Audio 50 APS also has a Europe-wide DVD navigation system and DVD, while the high-end COMAND APS offers even more features, including the hard drive even faster navigation system , music Register, a slot for SD memory cards as well as voice.

To accommodate motorists who have their own compilations of music stored on an MP3 player, a USB or any other external audio device, Mercedes-Benz has developed an interface for interactive media. It can be specified as an option and allows iPod & Co. To be linked to the Sports Tourer infotainment system. This has the advantage of allowing external audio devices to be operated by simply using the buttons on the multifunction steering wheel, while the track titles are shown in both the instrument cluster and center console of the color screen .

The infotainment sophisticated systems can be possibly linked to the "Logic 7" surround sound system, which transforms the cockpit of the B-Class in a concert hall on wheels.