Mercedes B class 2005 W245

This generation of Mercedes B class W245 has been produced from June, 2005 to January, 2008. We can provide information about 12 modifications of this generation. The car has been produced only with front wheel drive.

This Mercedes is available with four petrol engines with displacement from 1.5 to 2.0 litres and power of from 95 to 193 horsepower un two diesel engines with displacement 2.0 litres and power of from 109 to 140 horsepower. All engines feature a timing chain-driven camshaft, which is considered a more reliable and less maintenance-intensive solution (What is an engine chain and belt?).
The car is available with both manual (6 versions), as well as automatic (6 versions) gearbox.

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Mercedes B class 2005 W245 average fuel consumption in combined cycle for petrol engine is from 6.6 to 8.1 litres per 100km, whereas for diesel engine - from 5.6 to 6 litres per 100km. The most fuel efficient Mercedes B class 2005 W245 petrol engine version is Mercedes B 150 2005, consuming 6.6 litres per 100km. While the most fuel efficient Mercedes B class 2005 W245 diesel - Mercedes B 180 2005 CDI for 100 kilometers consumes 5.6 liters of diesel.
According to user reviews, Mercedes B class real-world fuel consumption is on average about approximately for 16 percents higher as the manufacturer's claimed fuel economy (on average +20% for petrol engines and +12% for diesel engines). For a more detailed actual fuel economy of each model, select a specific Mercedes B class modification.

Mercedes B class 2005 W245 CO2 emissions for petrol engine are from 158 to 195 grams per kilometer, whereas for diesel engine - from 146 to 159 grams per kilometer. From Mercedes B class with petrol engines the lowest CO2 emissions has Mercedes B 150 2005 which produces an average of 158 grams of CO2 per kilometer. In turn, from the Mercedes B class diesels least CO2 distributes Mercedes B 180 2005 CDI - 146 grams per km.

The best acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h - 7.4 seconds has Mercedes B 200 2005 Turbo Automatic version, conversely the tardiest one is Mercedes B 150 2005 Automatic reaching this speed only in 14.2 seconds. The maximum top speed is 225 km/h for the 2.0 petrol 4-cylinder 193 hp version (Mercedes B 200 2005 Turbo).

Lenght of Mercedes B class is 427 cm, it is medium size car. Mercedes B class gross weight is from 1830 to 1880 kg (depending on modification), which is approximately the same as the average for cars of this age and class. Mercedes B class trunk space is 544 litres, by folding down all rear seats boot capacity can be increased to 2245 litres.

This Mercedes is slightly expensive - it can be purchased (in Latvia) for around 2400 €. Users calculated Mercedes B class 2005 cost of ownership for this generation, got average 2100 € cost per year and 0.19 € cost per one kilometer. Fuel costs were estimated at around 54%, while repair and maintenance costs - around 26% from total. We have an excellent car cost calculator, calculate ownership costs of Mercedes B class for your situation and driving habits here! Below you will find more detailed information about Mercedes B class prices and costs.

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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 five stars, children safety - with four stars, and for pedestrian protection Mercedes B class got two stars.

Mercedes B class prices

Mercedes B class 2005 - 2008 minivan price in Latvia is from 1600 € to 3600 €.
Comparing to analogical vehicles Mercedes B class price is entirely high - Mercedes B class is approximately for 25 percents more expensive then average minivans of this age (compare minivans 2005 - 2008 prices). Mercedes B class high price can be explained by its quality above average (see below), therefore this Mercedes could be reasonable purchase in long term perspective.