Mercedes B-Class Latest Facelift Spy Photos

Tycoon · 10-15-2007, 07:13 AM

Although available in Canada, it appears the - ONLY REGISTERED AND ACTIVATED USERS CAN SEE ALL LINKS - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER amongst concerns of deteriorating USD/Euro exchange rates as well as negative brand implications as Mercedes-Benz, a name associated with upmarket premium cars, introduces a vehicle down market.

Nonetheless, the B-Class is going strong in Europe where Mercedes-Benz brand image has greater depth. Here are the latest spy photos of the B-Class face-lift taken near Mercedes' Stuttgart headquarters. The face-lift includes a revised front bumper fascia with new air intake holes, side mirrors with integrated turn signals and modestly revised rear bumper fascia. Mercedes latest fuel and diesel engines, which produce more power yet consume less fuel, will naturally be included. The B-Class face-lift is expected to launch in spring 2008.

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Tycoon · 11-13-2007, 03:45 AM

From WCF:

cawimmer430 · 11-13-2007, 07:27 AM

Hmmm...looks like they're changing the shape of the grille and that's it!

What a way to reduce weight...

ree · 11-13-2007, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by cawimmer430

Hmmm...looks like they're changing the shape of the grille and that's it!

What a way to reduce weight...

Probably the front is out of carbon...

...but you're right. The B-Class is to heavy for it's size.

martinbo · 11-13-2007, 09:02 AM

The best possible face lift for the B-Class is to remove it from the Mercedes Benz product catalogue.

bum-man · 11-13-2007, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by martinbo

The best possible face lift for the B-Class is to remove it from the Mercedes Benz product catalogue.

Same with the A, both classes are something that a premium car maker such as Mercedes shouldn't be messing with. The C is as low as they should go.

coolraoul · 11-13-2007, 11:51 AM

Agree.

Both A and B-Class are wrong products.

The sandwich platforms gives them a too high shape, and very bad driving position, and the motors are way too noiy, whereas they have nothing from the Mercedes' comfort due to the short suspension...

I have nothing against the idea of an A-Class, but please with Mercedes' comfort and shape!!!

bmer · 11-13-2007, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by martinbo

The best possible face lift for the B-Class is to remove it from the Mercedes Benz product catalogue.

LOL that's a harsh way to say it, Martin but I agree with you.

vroom_vroom · 11-13-2007, 12:55 PM

Hummmm, is it me or has that truck got a bent Rim??? and is that man in the merc on our right hand side, wearing a olden day type washer woman hat????

martinbo · 11-14-2007, 03:35 AM

It's blindingly obvious that Merc can make great cars. So why do they continue to pussy-foot about with these models? Some of the worst cars I've ever driven - and I've driven some rubbish in my time.

What Mercedes Benz really needs is a sleek, premium, 5 door RWD hatchback to take on the A3, 1er and Golf. Oh, and drop that daft cheese-wedge of a "sport coupe" too while you're at it.

My advice for the B-Class? Strip it out and turn it into a panel van, add low-emissions diesels, transfer it to Commercial Vehicles division and market it as a lightweight delivery vehicle aimed at florists and postal couriers and the like. Pitch it against the VW Caddys and Renault Kangoos and maybe there'll be some decent money in it still...

I should charge for such pearls of wisdom.

10-15-2007, 07:13 AM	#1
Tycoon Expert Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 12,811 Thanks: 3,263 Thanked 3,647 Times in 1,986 Posts	Mercedes B-Class Latest Facelift Spy Photos Although available in Canada, it appears the - ONLY REGISTERED AND ACTIVATED USERS CAN SEE ALL LINKS - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER amongst concerns of deteriorating USD/Euro exchange rates as well as negative brand implications as Mercedes-Benz, a name associated with upmarket premium cars, introduces a vehicle down market. Nonetheless, the B-Class is going strong in Europe where Mercedes-Benz brand image has greater depth. Here are the latest spy photos of the B-Class face-lift taken near Mercedes' Stuttgart headquarters. The face-lift includes a revised front bumper fascia with new air intake holes, side mirrors with integrated turn signals and modestly revised rear bumper fascia. Mercedes latest fuel and diesel engines, which produce more power yet consume less fuel, will naturally be included. The B-Class face-lift is expected to launch in spring 2008. -------------------------- Lehmann's photos are copyrighted, so go and see them directly at WCF: - ONLY REGISTERED AND ACTIVATED USERS CAN SEE ALL LINKS - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

11-13-2007, 03:45 AM	#2
Tycoon Expert Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 12,811 Thanks: 3,263 Thanked 3,647 Times in 1,986 Posts	Re: Mercedes B-Class Latest Facelift Spy Photos From WCF:

11-13-2007, 07:27 AM	#3
cawimmer430 Trendsetter Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Mühldorf am Inn, Germany Posts: 8,028 Thanks: 3,975 Thanked 3,189 Times in 1,366 Posts	Re: Mercedes B-Class Latest Facelift Spy Photos Hmmm...looks like they're changing the shape of the grille and that's it! What a way to reduce weight...

11-13-2007, 09:02 AM	#5
martinbo Fanatic Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Johannesburg Posts: 1,701 Thanks: 324 Thanked 531 Times in 269 Posts	Re: Mercedes B-Class Latest Facelift Spy Photos The best possible face lift for the B-Class is to remove it from the Mercedes Benz product catalogue.

11-13-2007, 11:51 AM	#7
coolraoul Advocate Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: France (but actually internship in Germany) Posts: 943 Thanks: 183 Thanked 371 Times in 206 Posts	Re: Mercedes B-Class Latest Facelift Spy Photos Agree. Both A and B-Class are wrong products. The sandwich platforms gives them a too high shape, and very bad driving position, and the motors are way too noiy, whereas they have nothing from the Mercedes' comfort due to the short suspension... I have nothing against the idea of an A-Class, but please with Mercedes' comfort and shape!!!

11-13-2007, 12:55 PM	#9
vroom_vroom Enthusiast Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Chorley, England Posts: 309 Thanks: 102 Thanked 29 Times in 27 Posts	Re: Mercedes B-Class Latest Facelift Spy Photos Hummmm, is it me or has that truck got a bent Rim??? and is that man in the merc on our right hand side, wearing a olden day type washer woman hat????

11-14-2007, 03:35 AM	#10
martinbo Fanatic Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Johannesburg Posts: 1,701 Thanks: 324 Thanked 531 Times in 269 Posts	Re: Mercedes B-Class Latest Facelift Spy Photos It's blindingly obvious that Merc can make great cars. So why do they continue to pussy-foot about with these models? Some of the worst cars I've ever driven - and I've driven some rubbish in my time. What Mercedes Benz really needs is a sleek, premium, 5 door RWD hatchback to take on the A3, 1er and Golf. Oh, and drop that daft cheese-wedge of a "sport coupe" too while you're at it. My advice for the B-Class? Strip it out and turn it into a panel van, add low-emissions diesels, transfer it to Commercial Vehicles division and market it as a lightweight delivery vehicle aimed at florists and postal couriers and the like. Pitch it against the VW Caddys and Renault Kangoos and maybe there'll be some decent money in it still... I should charge for such pearls of wisdom.

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