2014 MERCEDES-BENZ B-CLASS HATCHBACK manual transmission

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Environmental note
Dispose of service products in an environ-
mentally-responsible manner.
Service products include the following:
R fuels
R lubricants (e.g. engine oil, transmission oil)
R coolant
R brake fluid
R windscreen washer fluid
R climate control system refrigerant
Components and service products must be
matched. Only use products recommended
by Mercedes-Benz. Damage which is caused
by the use of products which have not been
recommended is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz warranty or goodwill ges-
tures. They are listed in this Mercedes-Benz
Owner's Manual in the appropriate section.
You can identify service products approved
by Mercedes-Benz by the following inscrip-
tions on the container:
R MB-Freigabe (e.g. MB-Freigabe 229.51)
R MB Approval (e.g. MB Approval 229.51)
Other designations or recommendations indi- cate a level of quality or a specification in
accordance with an MB Sheet Number (e.g.
MB 229.5). They have not necessarily been
approved by Mercedes-Benz.
Other identifications, for example:
R 0 W-30
R 5 W-30
R 5 W-40
i Further information can be obtained from
any Mercedes-Benz Service Centre or on
the Internet at
http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com. Fuel
Important safety notes G
WARNING
Fuel is highly flammable. If you handle fuel
incorrectly, there is a risk of fire and explo-
sion.
You must avoid fire, naked flames, creating
sparks and smoking. Switch off the engine
and, if applicable, the auxiliary heating before refuelling. G
WARNING
Fuels are poisonous and hazardous to health. There is a danger of injury.
Do not swallow fuel or let it come into contact
with skin, eyes or clothing. Do not inhale fuel
vapours. Keep fuels out of the reach of chil-
dren.
If you or others come into contact with fuel,
observe the following:
R Wash the fuel off any affected areas of skin
with water and soap immediately.
R If you get fuel in your eyes, rinse them thor-
oughly with clean water immediately. Seek immediate medical attention.
R If fuel is swallowed, seek immediate medi-
cal attention. Do not induce vomiting.
R Change any clothing that has come into
contact with fuel immediately.
Tank capacity The total capacity of the fuel tank may vary,
depending on the vehicle equipment.
Model Total capa-
city B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
Edition
B 180 CDI BlueEFFI-
CIENCY Edition
40.0 l
Models with 4MATIC
56.0 l
All other models
50.0 lService products and capacities
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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
Trailer tow hitchTechnical data

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
Trailer tow hitchTechnical data

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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