Mercedes-Benz B-Class facelift launched in Malaysia

Mercedes-Benz B-Class Facelift

Mercedes-Benz Malaysia has launched the facelifted version of the Mercedes-Benz B-Class here in Malaysia. The B-Class was first launched in 2005 and it is just about time for its mid-life facelift, which was unveiled internationally in March this year.

This time around our local B-Class will come with the Active Parking Assist feature which will help you parallel park the car. As you drive along the road at speeds of below 35km/h, the Active Parking Assist will look for a suitable spot by the side of the road using ultrasonic sensors. A message will be shown when a suitable spot has been found.

You can then shift into reverse, confirm that you want the car to help you park, the steering wheel will automatically turn to maneuver the B-Class into the parking space. Acceleration and braking is done by the driver. The parking space only has to be 1.3 meters longer than the B-Class for it to do this, so it may be able to parallel park better than alot of people!

Other changes include minor styling changes on the exterior and interior,. The audio system also supports loading media from a USB-connected MP3 player or thumb drive.

The facelifted Mercedes-Benz B170 costs RM215,888 in Malaysia. Look after the jump for a hi-res gallery of the car.

PHOTO GALLERY: Mercedes-Benz B-Class Facelift
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Comments

  • austin_cipan (Member) on Sep 05, 2008 at 2:14 am

    pricey….

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  • e-nabilll (Member) on Sep 05, 2008 at 2:16 am

    engine options?? stil da 1.7cc??

    that meter panel looks cheap..but i guess this is the cheapest way to buy a merc

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  • ALPINA BMW (Member) on Sep 05, 2008 at 2:36 am

    merc b? i think the honda stream, citroen c4 grand picasso is a much better buy

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    • Garry on May 31, 2010 at 2:39 pm

      Hello Alpina, u r suppose to be in BMW category not Mercedes Benz, if u have tested drive the Mercedes Benz, u can comment on if not please stay away. TQ / Terima Kasih.

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  • alvin_chan88 (Member) on Sep 05, 2008 at 2:46 am

    With so many complains about Merc's electronic system fault. I wonder will it go hay wire when it parks itself… hehe

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    • Garry on May 31, 2010 at 2:42 pm

      Hi Alvin Chan

      Did u own Mercedes Benz? What model? Many Complaints from where? How do u know the Mercedes Benz Electronic System are mostly in Fault? If u not own then please don’t comment. TQ for your kind consideration. I drive Mercedes Benz new C Class (W204) satisfies with the overall comments.

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  • s60t (Member) on Sep 05, 2008 at 3:15 am

    At that price a c class would be more worth it for another 33K

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    • Garry on May 31, 2010 at 2:44 pm

      Hi Yeah u r right that is why i owned new C Class (W204) for its overall satisfactions.

      B Class is fully imported because of the import duty
      C Class is buit up in Malaysia that is why the narrow gap in terms of pricing.

      TQ.

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  • mystvearn (Member) on Sep 05, 2008 at 4:24 am

    aftermarket GPS system?

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  • hyundai (Member) on Sep 05, 2008 at 4:53 am

    I will go for an A4 or spend more for a C-class… This car suits girls more than boys.

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  • Kevin Lee (Member) on Sep 05, 2008 at 6:39 am

    this car used to be priced rm200k otr, but it increased price to 215k. price is definitely unattractive and a close family friend bought a b170 brand new last year and had problems with leaky roof

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  • n8cky (Member) on Sep 05, 2008 at 8:15 am

    leaky roof?lol..btw, 215k is abit over priced..would rather others.

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  • e.pang (Member) on Sep 05, 2008 at 4:14 pm

    Paul,

    Is this new facelift still comes with the sunroof? My dad been waiting for a long time to get a B-class but the previous model that available all come with sunroof which he doesnt like at all. And do you think there will be any discount on it? The previous one got around rm12k discount from CC SA.

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  • ALPINA BMW (Member) on Sep 05, 2008 at 5:59 pm

    a hyundai matrix only costs 70,000

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  • csv (Member) on Sep 06, 2008 at 3:19 am

    wow, pricey. can get alot of cars in that budget. lots of nice cars….

    like golf gti! lol.

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  • protonLOVE (Member) on Sep 06, 2008 at 4:36 am

    i agree with csv………..golf GTi is a better bet if compared to this B-class……

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  • db8 (Member) on Sep 06, 2008 at 9:59 am

    yeah..for this price better get golf gti..this price – u just buy for the badge,nothing else

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  • trustgtr (Member) on Sep 06, 2008 at 10:19 am

    compared to how it is priced in the uk, this car should be slightly cheaper than the GTi..maybe they know that asians are too brand conscious..so might as well 'pow' us nicely…

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  • ALPINA BMW (Member) on Sep 07, 2008 at 8:43 pm

    plus, the space is about the same between the merc and gti, and there's the bigger golf plus, now only rm100,000(becos cannot sell now on fire sale)

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  • Car_Freak on Aug 30, 2009 at 10:58 pm

    Do not understand why people are comparing this with GTI?

    If you were to buy Golf GTI, I guess there are more cars much better than it, e.g. Mini Cooper etc.

    I would think that people who are willing to buy this will not even put the performance into consideration, they may be want something nice to handle.

    Like guy said, the grapes are very sour indeed; if you are unable to get 'em!

    Don't get offended.

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