B-Class looks like a mini R-Class
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B-Class looks like a mini R-Class
I just looked at the new B-Class and the layout is very efficient, it is actually roomier than the C-Class and the driving position is kind of SUV like (not my favorite).
However, this could prove to be a very popular vehicle in Latin America where I live and I would rather have my wife drive this B-Class than a C-Class (which I currently own).
However, this could prove to be a very popular vehicle in Latin America where I live and I would rather have my wife drive this B-Class than a C-Class (which I currently own).
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E220cdi Estate Avantgarde March 2008
Originally Posted by djlight
B Class in Europa has some problem of kickdown of the automatic transmission.
We wait for a software update from MB in germany!
We wait for a software update from MB in germany!
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E220cdi Estate Avantgarde March 2008
Originally Posted by Forsei
looks like an interesting option.
just wondering...read tt its a 8valve engine cvt trans...how's the ride and refinement?
just wondering...read tt its a 8valve engine cvt trans...how's the ride and refinement?
I think you need the 2 litre petrol or diesel if funds permit. I found the smaller engines a bit short of grunt.
The ride has been widely praised (see Autocar review) and I thought general refinement was excellent -despite the fact that I came from an E270cdi.
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I saw one in Boston a few weeks back. I was sitting down so I saw it from the front as it was turning into the street.
I thought to myself "wow.. that's a very nice R-Class" - it was the B
I thought to myself "wow.. that's a very nice R-Class" - it was the B
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E220cdi Estate Avantgarde March 2008
Originally Posted by Holson
I saw one in Boston a few weeks back. I was sitting down so I saw it from the front as it was turning into the street.
I thought to myself "wow.. that's a very nice R-Class" - it was the B
I thought to myself "wow.. that's a very nice R-Class" - it was the B
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Originally Posted by hawk20
I had the cvt transmission and it's fine. Really smooth and great mpg. BUT I do think it is better with a diesel because of the huge torque (turning power) available. Lots of grunt at low revs is another way of putting it and it seems to suit the cvt.
I think you need the 2 litre petrol or diesel if funds permit. I found the smaller engines a bit short of grunt.
The ride has been widely praised (see Autocar review) and I thought general refinement was excellent -despite the fact that I came from an E270cdi.
I think you need the 2 litre petrol or diesel if funds permit. I found the smaller engines a bit short of grunt.
The ride has been widely praised (see Autocar review) and I thought general refinement was excellent -despite the fact that I came from an E270cdi.
Road holding, performance, comfort and space are excellent.
My only regret is not getting it sooner............
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only had my B170SE with sports pack, which gives it bigger wheels and different suspension for a week now, more than pleased, also had fitted,parktronic and folding outsde mirrors..dont know why i thought about it for so long..........traded in a 2003 Rav4....
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It's nicely finished, though, and it has lots of room, as others have pointed out. IMO a new Golf/Rabbit is much cheaper and a nicer drive, though with less room. It's just not an MB.
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