MERCEDES-BENZ B-CLASS HATCHBACK 2008 Owners Manual

Vehicle weights
288 B 200 B 200 Turbo B 180 CDI B 200 CDI
Maximum permissible
front axle load
980 kg 985 kg 1,005 kg 1,005 kg
Maximum permissible
rear axle load
900 kg 895 kg 875 kg 875 kg
Towing a trailer
935 kg 935 kg 935 kg 935 kg
Maximum roof load
75 kg 75 kg 75 kg 75 kg
Maximum luggage
compartment load 100 kg 100 kg 100 kg 100 kgTechnical data
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Trailer coupling*
289Trailer coupling*
Mounting dimensions
G
Risk of accident
Only have a trailer tow hitch retrofitted at a
qualified specialist workshop which has the
necessary specialist knowledge and tools
to carry out the work required. Mercedes-
Benz recommends that you use a
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for this pur-
pose. In particular, work relevant to safety
or on safety-related systems must be car-
ried out at a qualified specialist workshop.
! If you have a trailer tow hitch retrofitted,
changes to the cooling system may be nec-
essary, depending on the vehicle type. If you have a trailer tow hitch retrofitted,
observe the anchorage points on the chas-
sis frame. Anchorage points for the trailer coupling
1 Anchorage points
2 Overhang dimension
3 Rear axle centre line For trailer tow hitches fitted at the factory, the
overhang dimension is 749 mm. Technical data
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Trailer coupling*
290 Trailer loads
B 150
B 150
BlueEFFICIENCY B 170
B 170
BlueEFFICIENCY B 200
B 200 TURBO B 180 CDI
B 200 CDI
Permissible trailer load, braked
44 1,000 kg 1,300 kg 1,500 kg 1,500 kg
Permissible trailer load, unbraked
44 645 kg 645 kg 645 kg 715 kg
Maximum drawbar noseweight
45 75 kg 75 kg 75 kg 75 kg
44
At a minimum gradient-climbing capability of 12% from a standstill.
45 The drawbar noseweight is not included in the trailer load. Technical data
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Service products and capacities
291Service products and capacities
Notes on service products and capaci-
ties
Service products are:
R fuels (e.g. petrol, diesel)
R lubricants (e.g. engine oil, transmission oil)
R coolant
R brake fluid
R windscreen washer fluid
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you only
use those products which have been tested
and specially approved by Mercedes-Benz for
your vehicle and are listed in the Mercedes-
Benz Owner's Manual in the relevant chapter
since:
R parts and service products are matched
R damage caused by the use of non-approved
service products is not covered by the war-
ranty
You can recognise service products approved
by Mercedes-Benz by the following inscrip-
tion on the containers:
R MB-Freigabe (e.g. MB-Freigabe 229.51)
R MB Approval (e.g. MB Approval 229.51) Other designations or recommendations that
relate to a level of quality or a specification in
accordance with an MB Approval have not
necessarily been approved by Mercedes-
Benz.
You can obtain further information from any
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. G
Risk of injury
When handling, storing and disposing of
any service products, please observe the
relevant regulations, as, otherwise, you
could endanger yourself and others.
Keep service products away from children.
To protect your health, do not allow service
products to come into contact with your
eyes or open wounds. See a doctor imme-
diately if any service product is swallowed. H
Environmental note
Dispose of service products in an environ-
mentally-responsible manner. Fuels
G
Risk of explosion
Fuel is highly flammable. Fire, naked flames
and smoking are therefore prohibited when
handling fuels.
Switch off the engine before refuelling. G
Risk of injury
Do not allow fuel to come into contact with
skin or clothing.
Allowing fuels to come into direct contact
with your skin or inhaling fuel vapours is
damaging to your health.
Tank capacity Total capacity 54 l
Of which reserve
fuel
Approximately 6 l
!
Do not use petrol to refuel vehicles with a
diesel engine. Do not use diesel to refuel
vehicles with a petrol engine. Never mix
diesel with petrol. Even small amounts of
the wrong fuel result in damage to the
injection system. Damage resulting from Technical data
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292adding the wrong fuel is not covered by the
warranty.
More information about refuelling and fuels
can be found on (Y page 168). Introduction to fuel consumption
The vehicle will use more fuel than usual in
the following situations:
R at very low temperatures
R in urban traffic
R on short trips
R when towing a trailer
R in mountainous terrain The consumption figures have been deter-
mined according to EU Directive
RL 80
/1268 /EEC.
i Only for certain countries: the respective
current consumption and emission values
of your vehicle can be found in the COC
papers (EC-CERTIFICATE OF CONFORM-
ITY). These documents are supplied when
the vehicle is delivered.
! Do not use any special additives, as they
can cause malfunctions and engine dam-
age. Damage resulting from the use of such
additives is not covered by the Mercedes-
Benz warranty. H
Environmental note
CO 2(carbon dioxide) is the gas which sci-
entists believe to be principally responsible
for global warming (the greenhouse effect).
Your vehicle's CO 2emissions are directly
related to fuel consumption and therefore
depend on:
R efficient use of the fuel by the engine
R driving style
R other non-technical factors, such as envi-
ronmental influences or road conditions
You can minimise your vehicle's CO 2emis-
sions by driving carefully and having it serv-
iced regularly. Technical data
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293Fuel consumption
The consumption figures have been determined according to applicable EU Directives and do not refer to one specific vehicle. Deviations
from these values may occur under normal operating conditions. Manual transmission B 150 B 150
BlueEFFICIENCY B 170 B 170
BlueEFFICIENCY Urban
8.3 – 8.5 l/100 km 7. – 8.0 l/100 km 8.6 – 9.0 l/100 km 7.9 – 8.1 l/100 km
Extra-urban
5.6 – 5.8 l/100 km 5.4 – 5.6 l/100 km 5.8 – 6.0 l/100 km 5.5 – 5.6 l/100 km
Overall (NEDC)
6.6 – 6.8 l/100 km 6.2 – 6.5 l/100 km 6.8 – 7.1 l/100 km 6.4 – 6.5 l/100 km
CO
2emissions 158 – 163 g/km 148 – 154 g/km 163 – 171 g/km 152 – 156 g/km
Manual transmission B 200 B 200 Turbo
Urban
9.3 – 9.6 l/100 km 10.5 – 10.7 l/100 km
Extra-urban
6.0 – 6.3 l/100 km 6.4 – 6.6 l/100 km
Overall (NEDC)
7.2 – 7.5 l/100 km 7.9 – 8.1 l/100 km
CO
2emissions 173 – 180 g/km 190 – 195 g/km
Manual transmission B 180 CDI B 200 CDI
Urban
6.4 – 6.6 l/100 km 6.8 – 7.1 l/100 km
Extra-urban
4.4 – 4.6 l/100 km 4.5 – 4.6 l/100 km Technical data
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294 Manual transmission B 180 CDI B 200 CDI
Overall (NEDC)
5.2 – 5.4 l/100 km 5.4 – 5.6 l/100 km
CO
2emissions 137 – 140 g/km 140 – 148 g/km
AUTOTRONIC* B 150 B 170 B 200 B 200 Turbo
Urban
8.5 – 8.7 l/100 km 9.0 – 9.2 l/100 km 9.5 – 9.7 l/100 km 10.5 – 10.7 l/100 km
Extra-urban
6.0 – 6.2 l/100 km 6.0 – 6.2 l/100 km 6.0 – 6.2 l/100 km 6.7 – 6.8 l/100 km
Overall (NEDC)
6.9 – 7.1 l/100 km 7.1 – 7.3 l/100 km 7.3 – 7.5 l/100 km 8.1 – 8.2 l/100 km
CO
2emissions 166 – 171 g/km 171 – 175 g/km 175 – 180 g/km 195 – 197 g/km
AUTOTRONIC* B 180 CDI B 200 CDI
Urban
6.9 – 7.3 l/100 km 7.6 – 8.0 l/100 km
Extra-urban
4.9 – 5.3 l/100 km 5.0 – 5.3 l/100 km
Overall (NEDC)
5.6 – 6.0 l/100 km 6.0 – 6.3 l/100 km
CO
2emissions 148 – 158 g/km 159 – 165 g/kmTechnical data
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295Engine oil
A list of engine oils tested and approved in accordance with the Mercedes-Benz Specifications for Service Products is available from any
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Engine oils which have been approved by Mercedes-Benz have the MB Sheet number indicated on the oil
container. The table shows which MB Sheet Number applies to which engine: B 150
B 150 BlueEFFICIENCY B 170
B 170 BlueEFFICIENCY B 200 B 200 Turbo
MB Sheet Number
229.3/229.31
229.5/229.51 229.3/229.31
229.5/229.51 229.3/229.31
229.5/229.51 229.3/229.31
229.5/229.51
With a diesel particulate filter B 180 CDI B 200 CDI
MB Sheet Number
228.51/229.31/229.51 228.51/229.31/229.51
Without a diesel particle filter
46 B 180 CDI B 200 CDI
MB Sheet Number
228.3/228.5/228.51
229.3/229.31/229.5/229.51 228.3/228.5/228.51
229.3/229.31/229.5/229.51 46
Only for certain countries. Technical data
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296
i
In the event that the:
R engine oil brand
R grade (MB Sheet number)
R SAE classification (viscosity)
is not available, you can use another min-
eral or synthetic engine oil which has been
approved by Mercedes-Benz. Mixing oils reduces the benefits of high-
grade engine oil.
! Do not use lubricant additives as they can
lead to increased wear and damage to
mechanical assemblies. The use of lubri-
cant additives will result in a restriction of
your warranty. !
Engine oils for vehicles without a diesel
particle filter may also be used temporarily
in vehicles with a diesel particle filter if the
engine oil listed is not available. You must
then have an oil change carried out as soon
as possible.
Capacities The following values refer to an oil change including the oil filter.
Engine with oil filter B 150
B 150 BlueEFFICIENCY B 170
B 170 BlueEFFICIENCY B 200
Replacement amount
5.0 l 5.0 l 5.0 l
Engine with oil filter B 200 Turbo B 180 CDI B 200 CDI
Replacement amount
5.0 l 5.4 l 5.4 lTechnical data
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297Coolant
The coolant is a mixture of water and anti-
freeze/corrosion inhibitor. It performs the
following tasks:
R anti-corrosion protection
R antifreeze protection
R raising the boiling point
i When the vehicle is first delivered, it is
topped up with a coolant that will ensure
adequate antifreeze and corrosion protec-
tion.
! Only top up with coolant that has been
premixed with the desired antifreeze pro-
tection. Otherwise, you could damage the
engine.
Further information on coolants and on fill-
ing can be found in the Mercedes-Benz Specifications for Service Products, sheet
310.1, or at any Mercedes-Benz Service
Centre.
! Always use a suitable coolant mixture,
even in countries where high temperatures
prevail.
Otherwise, the cooling system will not be
sufficiently protected from corrosion, and
the boiling point will be too low.
If antifreeze/corrosion inhibitor is present in
the correct concentration, the boiling point of
the coolant will be around 130 °C.
The antifreeze/corrosion inhibitor concentra-
tion in the cooling system should: R
be at least 50%. This will protect the cooling
system against freezing down to around –
37 °C.
R not exceed 55% concentration (antifreeze
protection down to –45 °C); otherwise,
heat will not be effectively dissipated.
If the vehicle has lost coolant, top it up with
equal amounts of water and antifreeze/cor-
rosion inhibitor. Mercedes-Benz recom-
mends an antifreeze/corrosion inhibitor
which has been approved for Mercedes-Benz.
! The cooling system contains a supply
which must be renewed after 15 years, or
after 250, 000 km at the latest.
The warranty is only valid if you top up with
an antifreeze/corrosion inhibitor which
has been approved by Mercedes-Benz and
the recommended mixture ratio is
observed. Technical data
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