Topic abt all New Merc B-Class

[BluBlur]

Recently I had the chance to take the B200 sports and C180 on the same stretch of road (AYE). The B was noticeably noisier. However it runs with a lower-rpm, "lighter" than the C.

[tokbooncheng]

Hey there.

Not very good at writing reviews but here goes.

There's plenty of getting use to with the new B-class coming from a VW Polo.

1) Gear shift - Left hand not use of not doing anything.

2) Lights and viper auto - In this sense it makes driving long distance a bit boring specially on cruise mode of not doing anything except steering the car.

3) Trying to catch the HOLD button for the brake when the car is at full stop at traffic lights. Needs bit of adjustment of pressing the brake to get it to HOLD

4) Eco mode can be irritating at times when the car isn't cold enough when the engine switches off during idle, only the blower is on without any cool air.

As for the drive of the car, I love it. The power for me is good and stable though can be bit noisy on the highway at high speed. Passengers has no complains too. Very comfortable.

Petrol consumption isn't exactly good. I thought would have been better. It's only bout 10KM per litre. Hopefully this improve after running in the car more. Will update again on this.

The bluetooth connection to my Iphone works like a charm. Connects swiftly and automatically the moment I turn on the radio.

Overall I'm very impressed and happy with the car. Love the headlights and interior of the car. Well if there's any other questions and if I can answer, can always let me know.

Thanks.

hi,

Can you share what is the OMV of the new B class ?

Thanks

[Cisconet]

Care to share the FC?

[Kimlims]

Think my OMV is only bout $26k

As for FC, not very good. Pumped 40 liters and I get bout 380KM only and I'm even pushing the car at all. Rarely above 3,000RPM.

Maybe there's a button a failed to press or something.

But heard others are a lot better though.

[BluBlur]

Not sure this is posted before.... The W246 production in Germany -

[B-zai]

Hi,

Did anyone else decide to go for GPS integration in stock display?

Hi there!! So good!! Ur "iPad" is integrated with GPS? My SE cannot for my new B:(

Cheers!

[kylie]

Hi, what are the goodies that your SA managed to get for you??

mind to share? is the car price at 168,888?

Thanks

Think my OMV is only bout $26k

As for FC, not very good. Pumped 40 liters and I get bout 380KM only and I'm even pushing the car at all. Rarely above 3,000RPM.

Maybe there's a button a failed to press or something.

But heard others are a lot better though.

[exlixx]

Collected the new B about a month ago. So far very satisfied. The Active Parking Assist is particularly fun and jaw-dropping.

Installed a throttle-response thingy two days ago, which simply made the car much more "driveable", especially, for me, having had two cars with manual gears prior to this new ride.

Main complaint from me is the pedal position - you must have short legs and long arms to enjoy the driving position. No matter how I adjust the seat, the pedals are just too close; I have pulled the chair farthest away and back upright but still found the pedals too near! The FC is also nothing to shout - far away from the specifications; about 11-12 km/l so far.

[Kimlims]

Hi, what are the goodies that your SA managed to get for you??

mind to share? is the car price at 168,888?

Thanks

Only managed to get a GPS from SA.

As for the car price, got it at $160,888/-

FC still a big disappointment even after running more than 5,000 KM, it's bout 9.9L/100KM

Still pretty far from Spec. Hopefully after first service it'll improve.

[kylie]

Oh, I was told that It has been 168,888 all the while, when u bought this? Thx

Only managed to get a GPS from SA.

As for the car price, got it at $160,888/-

FC still a big disappointment even after running more than 5,000 KM, it's bout 9.9L/100KM

Still pretty far from Spec. Hopefully after first service it'll improve.

[kylie]

Guys, I'm suffering of which color to choose for new b, south sea blue or white?

[Rayman]

Guys, I'm suffering of which color to choose for new b, south sea blue or white?

White is too common, my vote goes to south sea blue.

[vivavivien]

Did the price of the car go up by about $5K yesterday?

[kylie]

yes, since last wk

[Bryan540]

say hi to me...just collected my car today....gold wif twin exhaust n panaroma roof...

[Bryan540]

i have a problem with parking assist...please teach me how to use it...i forgotten.... Drive up forward but didnt seem to have the park signal to enter...

[Kimlims]

It's pretty straight forward actually.

So long there's enough space (3 meters) , the arrow should automatically come out. Shift to Reverse, press OK and that's it.

Where else if you're parking on the right side of the road, you'll need to turn on your right indicator for it to work.

Hope that helps.

[Bryan540]

does my whole car need to be side by side with the front car??? some how i tried driving slowly past the lot but no arrow came out

[Kimlims]

Yeah. Whole car side bny side the front car.

That should work.

[Bryan540]

ahh no wonder...later i go try...cos my car only like half of the front car as usual like i park myself...

[Han]

There are many mix write out on the new B.

The white SE with twin exhaust is very tempting.

[Bryan540]

i would say the engine is quite rough....1.6L so dun expect much pwr.... i feel its nt as pwrful as the golf tsi 1.4.... other than tt it is nice...

 

Oh the music player i don't really like...have to scroll manually song by song....Golf jus gotta touch screen drag it down to the music i want...

[Quiksilver]

i would say the engine is quite rough....1.6L so dun expect much pwr.... i feel its nt as pwrful as the golf tsi 1.4.... other than tt it is nice...

 

Oh the music player i don't really like...have to scroll manually song by song....Golf jus gotta touch screen drag it down to the music i want...

Don't buy also bought liao ...... love it la!

[Bryan540]

hahaha ya love it....

 

wonder if happens to u guys....the revs goes high but car aint accelerating.... i read it happen in the c class...

 

cold start the car is very revvy but aint moving much too...

 

[Fuelsaver]

Hi all, m new here. M considering either new b class or previous b class preowned.

Appreciate any constructive inputs.

Have a blessed week.