Mercedes B 180 CDI Automatic (W246)

Mercedes B class 2011 1.5 diesel description

Minivan / MPV Mercedes B 180 CDI Automatic has been produced from January, 2013 to December, 2014. It has four-cylinder diesel engine with displacement of 1.5 litres, which produces power of 109 horsepower on 4000 rpm and torque 260 Nm (Newton metres) on 1750 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, this is an atmospheric engine (without turbine). The engine meets the Euro 6 emissions standard.
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The engine has undergone numerous modifications and is relatively commonplace, with a plentiful  ...  This Mercedes B class 1.5 engine oil type is 5W-30, 5W-40 and oil capacity is 4.9 litres.

Mercedes B 180 CDI Automatic has front wheel drive (FWD) and automatic gearbox with 7 gears.
Mercedes B 180 CDI Automatic accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 11.9 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 190 km/h.

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 97 from 100, children safety: very good mark - 81 from 100, for pedestrian protection Mercedes B class got 56 points from 100.
Mercedes B class safety equipment has been rated as very good - 86 percents from 100.

With the same engine there are also two other Mercedes B class versions - with manual gearbox (Mercedes B 180 CDI MT), and with manual gearbox (Mercedes B 180 CDI MT) available:
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 2011

Mercedes B 180 CDI Automatic technical data

Model: Mercedes B 180 CDI Automatic
Body style: Minivan / MPV
Production period: 2013. January ... 2014. December 
Engine: 1461 cm3 Diesel, 4 cylinders CO2 emissions: no data
Power: 109 HP ON 4000 RPM Torque: 260 NM ON 1750 RPM
Gearbox: Automatic gearbox (7 gears) Drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)
Top speed: 190 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 11.9 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): no data
Fuel tank capacity: 50 litres (13.2 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.36m (length) 1.79m (width) 1.56m (height)
Turning diameter: 11 meters
Seats: 5 seats
Trunk capacity: 488 litres
Trunk max capacity: 1547 litres (with rear seats folded down)
Gross weight: 2000 kg

Mercedes B 180 CDI Automatic engine K9K 4

Engine reliability and common problems:

The engine has undergone numerous modifications and is relatively commonplace, with a plentiful supply of spare parts. It exhibits an optimal fuel consumption/power ratio. However, the fuel injection system may present a challenge, and the timing belt change interval should be monitored.
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 180 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 1750 RPM
Engine manufacturer Renault
Start of production (year) 2012
Duration of production 12 years
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 [2011 - 2014] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox Drive type
Mercedes B 160 CDI Jan 2013 — Dec 2014 1.5 Diesel 90 HP - Manual (6) Front wheel
Mercedes B 160 CDI Automatic Jan 2013 — Dec 2014 1.5 Diesel 90 HP - Automatic (7) Front wheel
Mercedes B 180 CDI Jan 2013 — Dec 2014

Most fuel efficient diesel version

1.5 Diesel 109 HP 3.8 l/100km Manual (6) Front wheel
Mercedes B 180 CDI Jan 2013 — Dec 2014 1.5 Diesel 109 HP - Manual (6) Front wheel
Mercedes B 180 CDI Automatic Jan 2013 — Dec 2014 1.5 Diesel 109 HP - Automatic (7) Front wheel
Mercedes B 180 2011 BlueEFFICIENCY Jan 2011 — Jan 2014

Most fuel efficient petrol version

1.6 Petrol 122 HP 5.9 l/100km Manual (6) Front wheel
Mercedes B 180 2011 BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic Jan 2011 — Jan 2014

Most fuel efficient petrol version

1.6 Petrol 122 HP 5.9 l/100km Automatic (7) Front wheel
Mercedes B 200 2011 BlueEFFICIENCY Jan 2011 — Jan 2014

Most fuel efficient petrol version

1.6 Petrol 156 HP 5.9 l/100km Manual (6) Front wheel
Mercedes B 200 2012 BlueEFFICIENCY Jan 2012 — Jan 2014

Most fuel efficient petrol version

1.6 Petrol 156 HP 5.9 l/100km Automatic (7) Front wheel
Mercedes B 180 2011 CDI Jan 2011 — Jan 2014

Most fuel efficient diesel version by real consumption

1.8 Diesel 109 HP 4.4 l/100km Manual (6) Front wheel
Mercedes B 180 2012 CDI Jan 2012 — Jan 2014 1.8 Diesel 109 HP 4.3 l/100km Automatic (7) Front wheel
Mercedes B 200 2011 CDI Jan 2011 — Jan 2014 1.8 Diesel 136 HP 4.4 l/100km Manual (6) Front wheel
Mercedes B 200 2012 CDI Jan 2012 — Jan 2014 1.8 Diesel 136 HP 4.3 l/100km Automatic (7) Front wheel
Mercedes B 220 4x4 Jan 2013 — Dec 2014 2.0 Petrol 184 HP - Automatic (7) All wheel
Mercedes B 250 2012 BlueEFFICIENCY Jan 2012 — Jan 2014

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 6.8 seconds

2.0 Petrol 211 HP 6.2 l/100km Automatic (7) Front wheel
Mercedes B 220 CDI Jan 2012 — Dec 2014

Most powerfull diesel version (170 HP)

2.1 Diesel 170 HP - Automatic (7) Front wheel
Mercedes B class 2011 reviews
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