W247 Mercedes-Benz B-Class teased – Paris debut

Mercedes-Benz will formally unveil the third-generation W247 B-Class at this year’s Paris Motor Show, and has released this teaser of what to expect. The short video focuses quite a bit on the compact MPV’s interior, which has a lot in common with the new A-Class and A-Class Sedan.

The most obvious is the Mercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX) interface as evident by the dual widescreen displays. This setup is what you’ll find in the new A-Class models as well, and is controlled via vocal commands, steering wheel touch controls, or a touchpad on the centre console.

Other similarities include the design of the air-con vents at the front and the rear seats can be folded down following a 40:20:40 configuration like with the A-Class Sedan. In one of the shots, you’ll notice the dashboard differs a little in look when compared to its other compact siblings.

As for the exterior, a shot of the model’s darkened silhouette indicate a sleeker shape compared to the outgoing W246 model. Similarly, the hexagonal grille and headlamps are more angular, while the taillights appear to be smaller units with a C-shaped lighting signature.

When it goes on sale, the new B-Class will compete against the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer, which was given a facelift earlier this year. More information about the B-Class will be revealed when the car debuts in Paris soon.

GALLERY: W247 Mercedes-Benz B-Class spyshots

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Comments

  • Papito on Oct 01, 2018 at 9:26 pm

    B45 AMG, a good family man needed most.

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  • Sense on Oct 02, 2018 at 12:03 am

    Looks like a Myvi with Mercedes Badge, seriously most people buy B-Class for the badge…see a lot of aunty driving 2nd hand/recond b-class…might as well get A-Class, at least has style.

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  • seancorr (Member) on Oct 02, 2018 at 12:36 am

    This will look a whole lot better than BMW’s option.

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    • John Fake News Sdn Bhd on Oct 02, 2018 at 8:03 am

      Anything is better than BMW. Mercedes is HALF the maintenance bill of BMW. Ask anyone who owns both brands.

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      • Semi-Value (Member) on Oct 02, 2018 at 9:09 am

        not true. owned a CBU w202, thought i would get an improved version of the legendary 190E. it was awful to own. in comparison a CBU e36 was relatively trouble free.

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      • Anyone who owns both brands on Oct 02, 2018 at 2:45 pm

        Not true. Owned w201 and e90. The Bmw is cheaper to maintain. Your experience may vary though.

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    • Nissan Serena a whole lot more reliable though.

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    • notakata on Oct 02, 2018 at 8:43 am

      Hope no clown or PRoton fanboy come here and say why buy this Mercedes when you can buy a Geely?

      According to fanboys, Geely use Mercedes technology and better than AMG

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