technical data MERCEDES-BENZ B-CLASS HATCHBACK 2014 Owner's Manual
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used. The low-temperature properties of
engine oils can be significantly impaired dur-
ing operation due to, for example, ageing or
soot and fuel accretion. It is therefore
strongly recommended to observe regular oil changes using an approved engine oil with the
appropriate SAE classification. Brake fluid
G
WARNING
The brake fluid continuously absorbs mois-
ture from the air. This results in the boiling
point of the brake fluid lowering. If the boiling
point of the brake fluid is too low, vapour
pockets may form when the brakes are sub-
jected to a heavy load. This would impair brak- ing efficiency. There is a risk of an accident.
Have the brake fluid renewed at the prescri-
bed intervals.
When handling brake fluid, observe the
important safety notes on service products
(Y page 386).
The brake fluid change intervals can be found in the Service Booklet.
Only use brake fluid approved by Mercedes-
Benz according to MB Approval 331.0.
Information about approved brake fluid can
be obtained at any qualified specialist work-
shop or on the Internet at
http://bevo.mercedes-benz.co m.
i Have the brake fluid regularly replaced at
a qualified specialist workshop and the
replacement confirmed in the Service
Booklet. Coolant
Important safety notes G
WARNING
If antifreeze comes into contact with hot com- ponents in the engine compartment, it may
ignite. There is a risk of fire and injury. Let the engine cool down before you top up
the antifreeze. Make sure that antifreeze is
not spilled next to the filler neck. Thoroughly
clean the antifreeze from components before starting the engine.
! Only add coolant that has been premixed
with the desired antifreeze protection. You
could otherwise damage the engine.
Further information on coolants can be
found in the Mercedes-Benz Specifications for Service Products, MB Specifications for
Service Products 310.1, e.g. on the Inter-
net at http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com.
Or contact a qualified specialist workshop.
! Always use a suitable coolant mixture,
even in countries where high temperatures prevail.
Otherwise, the engine cooling system is not
sufficiently protected from corrosion and
overheating.
i Have the coolant regularly replaced at a
qualified specialist workshop and the
replacement confirmed in the Service
Booklet.
Comply with the important safety precautions for service products when handling coolant
(Y page 386).
The coolant is a mixture of water and anti-
freeze/corrosion inhibitor. It is responsible
for the following:
R anti-corrosion protection
R antifreeze protection
R raising the boiling point
If antifreeze/corrosion inhibitor is present in
the correct concentration, the boiling point of
the coolant during operation will be approx-
imately 130 †. 392
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The antifreeze/corrosion inhibitor concentra-
tion in the engine cooling system should:
R be at least 50%. This will protect the engine
cooling system against freezing down to
approximately -37 †.
R not exceed 55% (antifreeze protection
down to -45 †). Heat will otherwise not be
dissipated as effectively.
Mercedes-Benz recommends coolant or anti- freeze/corrosion inhibitor concentrate in
accordance with
MB Specifications for Service Products 310.1
.
i When the vehicle is first delivered, it is fil-
led with a coolant mixture that ensures
adequate antifreeze and corrosion protec-
tion.
i The coolant is checked at every mainte-
nance interval at a qualified specialist
workshop. Windscreen washer system and head-
lamp cleaning system
Important safety notes G
WARNING
If windscreen washer concentrate comes into contact with hot components of the engine or
the exhaust system, it can ignite. There is a
risk of fire and injury.
Make sure the windscreen washer concen-
trate does not come into contact with the filler neck.
! Do not use distilled or de-ionised water in
the washer fluid reservoir. Otherwise, the
level sensor may be damaged.
! Only the washer fluids SummerFit and
WinterFit can be mixed. Otherwise, the
spraying nozzles could become blocked.
When handling washer fluid, observe the
important safety notes on service products
(Y page 386). At temperatures above freezing:
X Fill the washer fluid reservoir with a mixture
of water and washer fluid, e.g. MB Sum-
merFit.
Mix 1 part MB SummerFit to 100 parts water.
At temperatures below freezing:
X Fill the washer fluid reservoir with a mixture
of water and washer fluid, e.g. MB Winter-
Fit.
For the correct mixing ratio refer to the
information on the antifreeze reservoir.
i Add washer fluid concentrate, e.g. MB
SummerFit or MB WinterFit, to the washer
fluid all year round. Vehicle data
General notes
Please note that for the specified vehicle
data: R the heights specified may vary as a result
of:
- tyres
- load
- condition of the suspension
- optional equipment
R optional equipment reduces the maximum
payload.
R vehicle-specific weight information can be
found on the vehicle identification plate
(Y page 386).
R only for certain countries: you can find vehi-
cle-specific vehicle data in the COC docu-
ments (CERTIFICATE OF CONFORMITY).
These documents are delivered with your
vehicle. Vehicle data
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:
Anchorage points for the trailer tow hitch
; Overhang dimension
= Rear axle centre line
Towing a trailer is not possible with all mod-
els. For further information, see (Y page 225).
For trailer tow hitches fitted at the factory, the
overhang dimension including protective cov- ering is 880 mm. Trailer tow hitch
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Trailer loads
Permissible trailer load, braked (at a minimum gradient-climbing capability of 8%
from a standstill) Towing a trailer is not possible with all models. For further information, see (Y
page 225).Manual transmission Automatic transmission
B 180
1500 kg 1500 kg
B 200
1500 kg 1500 kg
B 160 CDI
1200 kg 1200 kg
B 180 CDI (246.212)
1500 kg 1500 kg
B 200 CDI (246.201)
1500 kg 1500 kg
B 200 CDI (246.208)
1500 kg 1500 kg
Automatic transmission
B 220 4MATIC
1500 kg
B 250
1500 kg
B 180 CDI (246.207)
1200 kg
B 200 CDI 4MATIC
1500 kg
B 220 CDI
1500 kg
B 220 CDI 4MATIC
1500 kg
B 250 4MATIC
1500 kg
Permissible trailer load, braked (at a minimum gradient-climbing capability of 12%
from a standstill) Towing a trailer is not possible with all models. For further information, see (Y
page 225).Manual transmission Automatic transmission
B 180
1200 kg 1200 kg
B 200
1400 kg 1400 kg
B 160 CDI
1200 kg 1200 kg
B 180 CDI (246.212)
1200 kg 1200 kg
B 200 CDI (246.201)
1500 kg 1500 kg
B 200 CDI (246.208)
1500 kg 1500 kg396
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Automatic transmission
B 220 4MATIC
1500 kg
B 250
1500 kg
B 180 CDI (246.207)
1200 kg
B 200 CDI 4MATIC
1500 kg
B 220 CDI
1500 kg
B 220 CDI 4MATIC
1500 kg
B 250 4MATIC
1500 kg
Permissible trailer load, unbraked
Towing a trailer is not possible with all models. For further information, see (Y
page 225).Manual transmission Automatic transmission
B 180
695 kg 710 kg
B 200
695 kg 710 kg
B 160 CDI
710 kg 725 kg
B 180 CDI (246.212)
710 kg 725 kg
B 200 CDI (246.201)
735 kg 750 kg
B 200 CDI (246.208)
740 kg 750 kg
Automatic transmission
B 220 4MATIC
750 kg
B 250
730 kg
B 180 CDI (246.207)
750 kg
B 200 CDI 4MATIC
750 kg
B 220 CDI
750 kg
B 220 CDI 4MATIC
750 kg
B 250 4MATIC
750 kg
Maximum drawbar noseweight
!
Use a drawbar noseweight as close as possible to the maximum permissible noseweight.
Do not use a noseweight of less than 50kg, otherwise the trailer may come loose.
Note that the payload and the rear axle load are reduced by the actual payload. Trailer tow hitch
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Towing a trailer is not possible with all models. For further information, see (Y
page 225).
The drawbar noseweight is not included in the trailer load. Manual transmission Automatic transmission
B 180
75 kg 75 kg
B 200
75 kg 75 kg
B 160 CDI
75 kg 75 kg
B 180 CDI (246.212)
75 kg 75 kg
B 200 CDI (246.201)
75 kg 75 kg
B 200 CDI (246.208)
75 kg 75 kg
Automatic transmission
B 220 4MATIC
75 kg
B 250
75 kg
B 180 CDI (246.207)
75 kg
B 200 CDI 4MATIC
75 kg
B 220 CDI
75 kg
B 220 CDI 4MATIC
75 kg
B 250 4MATIC
75 kg
The actual noseweight may not be higher than the value which is given. The value can be found
on the trailer tow hitch or trailer identification plates. The lowest weight applies.
You can attach carrier systems, e.g. bicycle racks or load-bearing implements, on the ball
coupling. The maximum noseweight of 75 kg applies when using carrier systems on the ball
coupling.
Permissible rear axle load when towing a trailer Towing a trailer is not possible with all models. For further information, see (Y
page 225).Manual transmission Automatic transmission
B 180
1010 kg 1010 kg
B 200
1010 kg 1010 kg
B 160 CDI
1010 kg 1000 kg
B 180 CDI (246.212)
1010 kg 1000 kg398
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Manual transmission Automatic transmission
B 200 CDI (246.201)
990 kg 965 kg
B 200 CDI (246.208)
1005 kg 1000 kg
Automatic transmission
B 220 4MATIC
1055 kg
B 250
1015 kg
B 180 CDI (246.207)
975 kg
B 200 CDI 4MATIC
1045 kg
B 220 CDI
1000 kg
B 220 CDI 4MATIC
1045 kg
B 250 4MATIC
1055 kg Trailer tow hitch
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