Mercedes B 160 2014 CDI Automatic (W246)

Mercedes B class 2014 1.5 diesel description

Minivan / MPV Mercedes B 160 2014 CDI Automatic has been produced from January, 2014 to December, 2018. It has four-cylinder diesel engine with displacement of 1.5 litres, which produces power of 90 horsepower on 4000 rpm and torque 240 Nm (Newton metres) on 1700 revolutions per minute.

This 4-cylinder 8-valve engine camshaft is driven by belt (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has Common Rail fuel system without turbocharger. The engine meets the Euro 6 emissions standard.
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This Mercedes B class 1.5 engine oil type is 5W-30, 5W-40 and oil capacity is 4.9 litres.

Mercedes B 160 2014 CDI Automatic has front wheel drive (FWD) and automatic gearbox with 7 gears.
Mercedes B 160 2014 CDI Automatic accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 14.3 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 180 km/h.

The fuel consumption of this Mercedes B 160 2014 CDI Automatic in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 3.7 litres per 100km (27 km/l) - this is the most fuel efficient Mercedes B klase 2014 - 2018 version, city fuel economy - 4 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 50 litres or 13.21 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 1340 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle.
According to user reviews, this Mercedes real everyday fuel consumption is 5.9 litres per 100 km, which is 59% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real Mercedes B class fuel consumption.

Mercedes B class safety

During safety testing Mercedes B class has obtained 5 stars from five, which means very high safety level.
Adults (driver and passenger) safety of Mercedes B class is evaluated with outstanding rate 96 from 100, children safety: very good mark - 90 from 100, for pedestrian protection Mercedes B class got 78 points from 100.
Mercedes B class safety equipment has been rated as good - 75 percents from 100.

With the same engine there is also Mercedes B class version with manual gearbox (Mercedes B 160 2014 CDI MT) available, which is more dynamic - it reaches 100 km/h 0.3 seconds faster (in 14 seconds), but manufacturer's fuel consumption is higher by 0.4 litres per 100 km or 11 % - 4.1 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is lower by 0.6 litres per 100 km or 10 % - 5.3 litres per 100 km.
Mercedes B class 1.5 service information and maintenance intervals Oil change intervals, capacities and specifications, service information for filters, spark plugs, belts etc.
Mercedes B class 2014

Mercedes B 160 2014 CDI Automatic technical data

Model: Mercedes B 160 2014 CDI Automatic
Body style: Minivan / MPV
Production period: 2014. January ... 2018. December 
Engine: 1461 cm3 Diesel, 4 cylinders CO2 emissions: 104 g/km
Power: 90 HP ON 4000 RPM Torque: 240 NM ON 1700 RPM
Gearbox: Automatic gearbox (7 gears) Drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)
Maximum speed: 180 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 14.3 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 3.7 (combined) 4.0 (urban)
Real fuel consumption: 5.9 l/100km (39.9 MPG) by user reviews from various sources
Fuel tank capacity: 50 litres (13.2 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.39m (length) 1.79m (width) 1.56m (height)
Turning diameter: 11 meters
Ground clearance: 98 mm (approximate, with standard suspension, unladen vehicle)
Seats: 5 seats
Trunk capacity: 488 litres
Trunk max capacity: 1547 litres (with rear seats folded down)
Gross weight: 1985 kg

Mercedes B 160 2014 CDI Automatic engine K9K 4

Engine displacement 1461 cm3
Number of cylinders 4
Bore (cylinder diameter) 76 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 80.5 mm
Compression ratio 15.5 : 1
Camshaft drive Timing belt

Timing belt engines are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain engines, but belt usually needs to be replaced more often and the risk of breakage is higher.

More service info
Timing belt change interval 60,000 km
Fuel system Common Rail

Common rail fuel injection provides more engine power, is quieter, more environmentally friendly and offers better fuel economy, but is more expensive to maintain and repair.

Mercedes B 160 2014 CDI Automatic oil type 5W-30, 5W-40
Oil capacity 4.9 litres (5.2 quarts) More service info
Coolant capacity 6.3 litres (6.7 quarts)
Power 75 - 115 HP ON 4000 RPM
Torque 200 - 260 NM ON 1700 RPM
Engine manufacturer Renault
Start of production (year) 2012
Duration of production 12 years

Often in the first years of production, engines tend to have various constructive problems, so it is recommended to choose a car with this engine from 2015 onwards.

Engine also used on Nissan Qashqai Renault Scenic Renault Megane Dacia Duster and 13 other models

Generally, the use of an engine in several models and its long production run is an indication of the quality of the engine and the success of its design.

All Mercedes B class minivan [2014 - 2018] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox Drive type
Mercedes B 160 2014 CDI 1.5 Diesel 90 HP 4.1 l/100km Manual (6) Front wheel
Mercedes B 160 2014 CDI Automatic

Most fuel efficient diesel version

1.5 Diesel 90 HP 3.7 l/100km Automatic (7) Front wheel
Mercedes B 180 2014 CDI

Most fuel efficient diesel version by real consumption

1.5 Diesel 109 HP 4.1 l/100km Manual (6) Front wheel
Mercedes B 180 2014 CDI Automatic

Most fuel efficient diesel version

1.5 Diesel 109 HP 3.7 l/100km Automatic (7) Front wheel
Mercedes B 180 2014 BlueEFFICIENCY

Most fuel efficient petrol version

1.6 Petrol 122 HP 5.2 l/100km Manual (6) Front wheel
Mercedes B 180 2014 1.6 Petrol 122 HP 5.4 l/100km Automatic (7) Front wheel
Mercedes B 200 2014 1.6 Petrol 156 HP 5.6 l/100km Manual (6) Front wheel
Mercedes B 200 2014 Automatic 1.6 Petrol 156 HP 5.4 l/100km Automatic (7) Front wheel
Mercedes B 220 2014 4MATIC 4x4 2.0 Petrol 184 HP 6.5 l/100km Automatic (7) All wheel
Mercedes B 250 2014

Most powerfull petrol version (211 HP)

2.0 Petrol 211 HP 6.1 l/100km Automatic (7) Front wheel
Mercedes B 250 2014 4MATIC 4x4

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 6.7 seconds

2.0 Petrol 211 HP 6.6 l/100km Automatic (7) All wheel
Mercedes B 200 2014 CDI 2.1 Diesel 136 HP 4.3 l/100km Manual (6) Front wheel
Mercedes B 200 2014 CDI Automatic 2.1 Diesel 136 HP 4.0 l/100km Automatic (7) Front wheel
Mercedes B 200 CDI 4x4 2.1 Diesel 136 HP 5.0 l/100km Automatic (7) All wheel
Mercedes B 220 2014 CDI

Most powerfull diesel version (177 HP)

2.1 Diesel 177 HP 4.1 l/100km Automatic (7) Front wheel
Mercedes B 220 CDI 4x4

Most powerfull diesel version (177 HP)

2.1 Diesel 177 HP 5.0 l/100km Automatic (7) All wheel
Mercedes B class 2014 reviews
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