Title: New Mercedes-Benz B-Class arrives at Mercedes-Benz Munich
Post by: cawimmer430 on February 17, 2019, 08:53:04 AM
Post by: cawimmer430 on February 17, 2019, 08:53:04 AM
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.
B200 AMG Line
B200
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.
B200 AMG Line
B200
B180d
Title: Re: New Mercedes-Benz B-Class arrives at Mercedes-Benz Munich
Post by: cawimmer430 on February 17, 2019, 09:02:52 AM
Post by: cawimmer430 on February 17, 2019, 09:02:52 AM
And here the typical B-Class drivers. Tattooed men with children, pregnant chicks with dogs and older hippies who like beaches. :thumbsup:
Title: Re: New Mercedes-Benz B-Class arrives at Mercedes-Benz Munich
Post by: BimmerM3 on February 17, 2019, 11:33:12 AM
Post by: BimmerM3 on February 17, 2019, 11:33:12 AM
So they basically gave your car the Model X treatment? Just stretch it out vertically?
Title: Re: New Mercedes-Benz B-Class arrives at Mercedes-Benz Munich
Post by: shp4man on February 17, 2019, 11:43:27 AM
Post by: 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?
Title: Re: New Mercedes-Benz B-Class arrives at Mercedes-Benz Munich
Post by: Galaxy on February 17, 2019, 04:27:50 PM
Post by: Galaxy on February 17, 2019, 04:27:50 PM
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.
Title: Re: New Mercedes-Benz B-Class arrives at Mercedes-Benz Munich
Post by: cawimmer430 on February 17, 2019, 05:18:03 PM
Post by: cawimmer430 on February 17, 2019, 05:18:03 PM
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.
Title: Re: New Mercedes-Benz B-Class arrives at Mercedes-Benz Munich
Post by: cawimmer430 on February 17, 2019, 05:18:25 PM
Post by: cawimmer430 on February 17, 2019, 05:18:25 PM
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.