Mercedes-Benz’s designers have made some changes to the front panel of the B-Class for the first time, including a revised front bumper and a modified grille, designed to give the car a “dynamic boost”. New LED headlights are also available.
The updated front part is complemented by a modified rear part with new LED taillights consisting of two parts and thin spoilers attached to each side of the rear window. Four new wheel designs have been developed, including a set of 19-inch wheels.
“The 2023 B-Class cabin has a 7-inch digital dashboard and a 10.25-inch infotainment display as standard, although customers can opt for a larger 10.25-inch digital dashboard. The interior is further improved with a new flat-bottom steering wheel and the removal of the infotainment display rotary controller on the center console.”
The MBUX system has also been updated and includes a fingerprint sensor, an improved Hey Mercedes voice assistant and three redesigned display styles: Classic, Sport, and Discreet.
There have been some safety updates, including an updated driver assistance package, which includes an improved lane-keeping assistance system, active steering, and an additional assistance function when maneuvering with a trailer.
All petrol variants of the Mercedes-Benz B-Class 2023 are electrified, most of which use a 48-volt soft hybrid system with a belt-driven starter-generator. Depending on the market, the car will be offered in the modifications B 250 e, B 180, B 200, B 220 4Matic, B 250 4Matic, B 180 d, B 200 d, and B 220 d.
Plug-in hybrid versions of the updated B-Class are equipped with an improved high-voltage battery, which, in addition to the standard 3.7 kW charge, can be charged with an alternating current of up to 11 kW instead of 7.4 kW. These models can also be charged up to 22 kW using a DC charger, which means that the battery can be charged from 10 to 80% in 25 minutes. The electric motor has also been upgraded to provide an additional 5 kW, bringing the total power to 80 kW.
