The new Mercedes-Benz B-Class maintains the spaciousness of the previous model but comes with more efficiency, improved agility, a lower height and a host of other improvements. Mercedes-Benz are calling it a new era in the compact class. Fuel consumption has been a major improvement for the new B-Class. The latest model comes with a 21% reduction in fuel consumption when compared to the previous model. With the engines and transmissions all being built in house, Mercedes was able to coordinate them to ensure the maximum efficiency with this B200BE coming in at 5.9 litres/100km. This higher end B 200 BE petrol engine produces 115 kW of power and 250 Nm of the all-new B-Class looks, drives and feel better than before, Merc’s trump card is undoubtedly its Safety features and the B-Class comes with the following features as standard: Attention Assist, Brake HOLD function and Hill Hold function. This B Class also has a Panoramic sun roof, Park Distance control and Xenon Headlights. Merc’s new 7G-DCT seven-speed dual-clutch transmission is super. The dual-clutch formula is not new but this is the first time Mercedes-Benz has installed it in a car other than the SLS AMG – and it’s a winner.Typical of a dual-clutch ‘box, shifts are smooth and decisive when left to their own devices although, should it hold a gear when you prefer to coast, a quick shift up (via the steering-wheel mounted paddles) quickly shakes it out of its reverie. Finance available and trade ins welcome.