The new B-Class is now on display at MB Munich. They had a whole row of them outside but I just focused on three models inside the showroom: B200 AMG Line, B200 and B180d.
The Mountaingrey Metallic B200 AMG Line is already sold (the new B-Class arrived in the showroom on February 16, which makes me think somebody bought it off the showroom floor yesterday!). The AMG Line B-Class actually looks better in person. In the press photos is appeared "too sporty", and this car is rather comfort-biased and not a dynamic handler.
Initial impressions: practical and roomy design. Looks better than the outgoing B-Class. Interior is similar to the new W177 A-Class. Seating/driving position is good, seats are comfortable and offer a lot of side support, even in the base 180d with standard seats.
Should be a winner. There were young families and senior citizens alike checking them out. My pick of the bunch was the Denimblue B200, but I'd equip it with 19" non-AMG 5-spoke wheels which you can see in my configuration below. Enjoy the snapshots.
(https://i.postimg.cc/sxMPkD5X/Untitled-1.jpg)
B200 AMG Line
(https://i.postimg.cc/QdQGTjwv/B200-AMG-1.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/SKdBgDyr/B200-AMG-2.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/pT1gHr55/B200-AMG-3.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/63QDgnqN/B200-AMG-4.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/gjX1kp3S/B200-AMG-5.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/hvk6XYrS/B200-AMG-6.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/Y2vSmm3V/B200-AMG-7.jpg)
B200
(https://i.postimg.cc/Mp5wLW5V/B200-Blue-1.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/tTZH7FjN/B200-Blue-2.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/MTCJBXZ2/B200-Blue-3.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/44cggvwJ/B200-Blue-4.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/1zYQ9JLz/B200-Blue-5.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/hvVW1ghJ/B200-Blue-6.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/J4WW4ydj/B200-Blue-7.jpg)
B180d
(https://i.postimg.cc/FzpkztmS/B180d-1.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/59SCnzvt/B180d-2.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/GhMs11Xw/B180d-3.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/3JrD6wCF/B180d-4.jpg)
And here the typical B-Class drivers. Tattooed men with children, pregnant chicks with dogs and older hippies who like beaches. :thumbsup:
(https://i.postimg.cc/KjXG70cY/B-Class-1.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/pL0PcWV4/B-Class-2.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/jqNdqYvn/B-Class-3.jpg)
So they basically gave your car the Model X treatment? Just stretch it out vertically?
It's interesting trying to figure out the meaning of some of those German words. ;) I guess Grundpreis is base price?
Quote from: shp4man on February 17, 2019, 11:43:27 AM
It's interesting trying to figure out the meaning of some of those German words. ;) I guess Grundpreis is base price?
Grundpreis is the price without options, but it already includes the 19%VAT.
Quote from: BimmerM3 on February 17, 2019, 11:33:12 AM
So they basically gave your car the Model X treatment? Just stretch it out vertically?
Basically, and it's less sporty and more comfort-biased. Offers more rear space and headroom and a larger trunk.
Quote from: shp4man on February 17, 2019, 11:43:27 AM
It's interesting trying to figure out the meaning of some of those German words. ;) I guess Grundpreis is base price?
Yep, but with 19% value added tax included.