Cabin quality, comfort and convenience
The B-class features some of the most novel, modern and feature laden interiors you will witness on a Merc. The black theme of the dashboard has been well executed with unique veneered black ash wood inserts. The sporty Ac vents are the same as on the SLS AMG and work as beautifully as they please your eyes. Three of them in the middle of the dash add immensely to the sporty appeal of the interior. The chrome finished accelerator and brake pedals with rubber studs also work toward that end. The 3-spoke steering wheel looks and feels extremely classy. The instrument cluster has four analogue round dials. Digital central readout delivers a whole basket of information too.
Quality abounds across the cabin, and there are no signs of the B-class being given an inattentive treatment for it being a smaller car. The extremely well put together machine has all the bells and whistles that any big Merc boasts, and with some added zing. The center console, however, could have done with a new design, as it is reminiscent of most Merc dashes. The screen above the dashboard also looks as if it’s stuck on the dashboard rather than having been properly thought out.
Most of the things work in typical Mercedes fashion and it wouldn’t be a problem for someone familiar with the C and E-class to feel completely at home with the B-class. The foot-operated parking brake, however, has been replaced by a hand operated unit now. As we have pointed out on earlier occasions as well, the drive select lever behind the steering wheel lets you shift into neutral – since it’s positioned where most cars have their indicator stalk, it could turn into a hazard for new users. We sincerely think this is one issue that M-B needs to address at the earliest.
The B-class may be a hatchback, but it’s quite big in size. Dimension wise, it would be longer, wider than some of the MPVs available in the Indian market. The backseat is surprisingly roomy for a hatchback. Mercedes are claiming to have broken new ground in space optimization with the new B-class, and they seem to have some substance in their claims. There is plenty of legroom in the backseat, matching up with some of the bigger sedans. Under thigh support could have been a bit better in our honest opinion, but the legroom is sufficient to accommodate even 6 footers without any problem. There is ample headroom too, both up front and at the back bench. Even with its black tones the interior of the B-class feels like a big spacious place to be.
Add to the equation a massive panoramic sunroof, ample storage bins across the cabin and a huge 480 liter boot, and you have a hatchback which can match most sedans as regards space and comfort. The B-class really has the capability to let a family of four escape away on a week-long trip.
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