2014 MERCEDES-BENZ B-CLASS HATCHBACK tow

Useful information
............................384
Information on technical data .........384
Vehicle electronics ...........................384
Identification plates .........................386
Service products and capacities .....386
Vehicle data ....................................... 393
Trailer tow hitch ................................ 394 383Technical data

Identification plates
Vehicle identification plate with vehi-
cle identification number (VIN) X
Open the front right-hand door.
You will see vehicle identification plate :.Example: vehicles with a trailer tow hitch
: Vehicle identification plate
; Vehicle manufacturer (Daimler AG)
= EU type approval number (only for certain
countries)
? VIN
A Maximum permissible gross vehicle
weight (kg)
B Maximum permissible gross weight of
vehicle/trailer combination (kg) (only for
specific countries)
C Maximum permissible front axle load (kg)
D Maximum permissible rear axle load (kg)
E Paint code
i The data shown on the vehicle identifica-
tion plate is example data. This data is dif-
ferent for every vehicle and can deviate from the data shown here. You can find the
data applicable to your vehicle on the vehi- cle's identification plate. Vehicle identification number (VIN)
X
Slide the right-hand front seat to its rear-
most position.
X Fold floor covering :upwards.
VIN ;can be seen.
The VIN can also be found on the vehicle
identification plate (Y page 386).
Only for certain countries: the VIN can also be
found at the lower edge of the windscreen. Engine number
The engine number is stamped into the crank-
case. You can obtain further information from any qualified specialist workshop. Service products and capacities
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
Service product can be poisonous and haz-
ardous to health. There is a risk of injury.
Observe the instructions on the respective
original container when using, storing and dis- posing off service products. Always store ser-
vice products in the sealed original container. Always keep service products out of the reach
of children. 386
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warmer areas may not be suitable for opera-
tion in colder climatic conditions.
i Further information on country-specific
fuel properties can be obtained from oil
companies, e.g. at filling stations.
Fuel consumption information H
Environmental note
CO 2(carbon dioxide) is the gas which scien-
tists 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, road conditions or
traffic flow
You can minimise your vehicle's CO 2emis-
sions by driving carefully and having it serv-
iced regularly.
The vehicle will use more fuel than usual in the following situations:
R at very low outside temperatures
R in urban traffic
R on short journeys
R in mountainous terrain
R when towing a trailer
i Only for certain countries: you can find
the current consumption and emission val-
ues of your vehicle in the COC documents
(EU CERTIFICATE OF CONFORMITY). These documents are delivered with your vehicle.
The consumption figures were, in each
case, based on the currently applicable ver-sion:
R for vehicles that comply with standards
up to and including the EURO 4 standard, in accordance with EU Directive
80/1268/EEC
R for vehicles that comply with or exceed
the EURO 5 standard, in accordance with
Regulation (EC) No. 715/2007
Deviations from these values may occur
under normal operating conditions. Engine oil
General notes When handling engine oil, observe the impor-
tant safety notes on service products
(Y page 386).
The quality of the engine oil is decisive for the
function and service life of an engine. After
extensive tests, Mercedes-Benz approves
engine oils that correspond to the current
technical standard.
Therefore, only Mercedes-Benz approved
engine oils may be used in Mercedes-Benz
engines.
Further information on tested and approved
engine oils can be obtained from any
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Mercedes-
Benz recommends that you have the oil
change carried out at a qualified specialist
workshop. Mercedes-Benz approval is indica- ted on the oil container by the inscription "MBApproval" and the corresponding designa-
tion, e.g. MB Approval 229.51.
You can call up an overview of approved
engine oils on the Internet at
http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com by enter-
ing the designation, e.g. 229.5.
The table shows which engine oils have been
approved for your vehicle.
You can find the correct values for your model
with the help of the VIN on the vehicle iden-
tification plate (Y page 386).390
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Dimensions and weights
You can find the correct values for your model
with the help of the VIN on the vehicle iden-
tification plate (Y page 386). Model
: :
Maxi- mum
head- room ;
;
Opening height B 180
B 180 BlueEFFI-
CIENCY Edition
B 160 CDI
B 180 CDI
B 180 CDI Blue-
EFFICIENCY Edi-
tion
1873 mm 1980 mm
All other models
1874 mm 1981 mm
All other models
Vehicle width
including exterior
mirrors
2010 mm
Vehicle width
excluding exterior
mirrors
1786 mm
Wheelbase
2699 mm
Maximum boot load
100 kg
Maximum roof load
75 kg Model Vehicle length
B 180 CDI (246.207)
B 200 CDI (246.201) 4359 mm
All other models
4393 mm
Model Vehicle height
B 180
B 180 BlueEFFI-
CIENCY Edition
B 160 CDI
B 180 CDI
B 180 CDI BlueEFFI-
CIENCY Edition
1557 mm
All other models
1558 mm
Trailer tow hitch
Mounting dimensions
! If you have a trailer tow hitch retrofitted,
changes to the engine cooling system may
be necessary, depending on the vehicle
type.
If you have a trailer tow hitch retrofitted,
observe the anchorage points on the chas- sis. 394
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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
395Technical data Z

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
397Technical data Z

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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