Mercedes-Benz B-Class 2012 - more detailed photos

The replacement for B-Class has been unveiled. The proportion does not differ much from outgoing model, but the body surfacing has adopted latest Mercedes-Benz design cues such as angular headlight and creased and wedged side profile.

The new B-Class 2012 features latest MB front grille, first seen on CLS, followed by the new SLK. It is softer than the one C and E-Class, but noticeably harder-edged compared to previous generation of MB cars. The headlight now featured DRL running at the top edge of the light.

There is a sharp character line rising from behind the front wheelarch, kicked upwards and blended with the rear wheelarch. The rear light is more elongated than current car, but similar in design concept.

Vital Statistics:

Dimension: 4359mm x 1786mm x 1557mm (length x width x height)

Engine : 

• 1.6 litre DOHC Direct-Injection Turbocharged (122bhp & 200Nm) in B180 
• Similar engine but different tuned to 156bhp and 250Nm in B200
• 1.8 litre turbo diesel engine - 109bhp and 250Nm in B180 CDi
• Similar engine, boosted to 136bhp and 300Nm in B200 CDi
• Transmission : 6 spd MT and 7 spd DCT
• Layout:Front engine, front drive

More photos and details after the jump.

First photo of 2012 Mercedes-Benz B-Class

The first ever exterior photos of B-Class has surfaced out. MB previously teased the interior of their new baby.

The car sets to make it world debut at next month Frankfurt Autoshow. Preliminary details revealed that the new car is longer,wider and lower at 4,359mm long (+86mm), 1,786mm wide (+9mm) and 1,557mm (-43mm) tall and continue using the "sandwhich" platform like previous model, whereas the new MB A-Class ditched it.

The new model will be offered with a new 1.6-liter gasoline engine delivering 122HP and 200Nm  in the B180 and 156HP and 250Nm  in the B200. At launch,diesel options are 1.8-liter turbocharged unit rated at 109HP and 250Nm  in the B180 CDi and 136HP and 300Nm  in the B200 CDi