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The 2023 Mercedes-Benz B-Class presents an excellent reliability profile, with no recalls or consumer complaints filed with NHTSA.

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Specifications by model year

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Every section below is populated from the available EPA, NHTSA, and vehicle-specification data for this model.

Fuel economy

EPA-rated city, highway, and combined economy by year.

YearCity MPGHighway MPGCombined MPGCity L/100 kmHighway L/100 kmCombined L/100 km
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Engine, transmission & drivetrain

Powertrain specifications can vary between model years.

YearBody style
2023sedan
2022sedan
2021sedan
2020sedan
2019sedan
2018sedan
2017sedan
2016sedan
2015sedan
2014sedan
2013sedan
2012sedan
2011sedan

Pricing & configuration

Original pricing and model configuration where available.

YearNote
2023Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles.
2022Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles.
2021Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles.
2020Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles.
2019Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles.
2018Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles.
2017Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles.
2016Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles.
2015Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles.
2014Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles.
2013Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles.
2012Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles.
2011Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles.

Space, dimensions & utility

Seating, cargo, and physical configuration by model year.

YearSeatsDoorsCargo (L)Cargo (cu ft)
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Safety ratings & driver assistance

NHTSA safety ratings and listed driver-assistance availability.

YearnhtsaSafetyRatingstpmsRated vehicle
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2012Rated vehicle: 2012 Mercedes-Benz B-Class 4 DR RWDstandard2012 Mercedes-Benz B-Class 4 DR RWD
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Model year reports

2023

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The 2023 Mercedes-Benz B-Class presents an excellent reliability profile, with no recalls or consumer complaints filed with NHTSA.

2022

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The 2022 Mercedes-Benz B-Class presents an exceptionally strong case for reliability, boasting zero recalls and zero consumer complaints according to NHTSA data.

2021

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The 2021 Mercedes-Benz B-Class presents an excellent reliability record based on available data, with no recalls or complaints filed with NHTSA.

2020

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The 2020 Mercedes-Benz B-Class presents an excellent reliability profile, boasting no reported recalls or complaints in NHTSA data.

2019

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The 2019 Mercedes-Benz B-Class presents an excellent reliability record, with no recalls or complaints logged.

2018

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The 2018 Mercedes-Benz B-Class presents an exceptionally clean record with zero recalls and zero complaints in the provided NHTSA data, earning it an 'Excellent' reliability verdict.

2017

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The 2017 Mercedes-Benz B-Class presents an exceptionally clean record with zero recalls and complaints, suggesting a robust and reliable used car option.

2016

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The 2016 Mercedes-Benz B-Class presents an unusual ownership profile with zero reported recalls or consumer complaints.

2015

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The 2015 Mercedes-Benz B-Class presents an exceptionally clean record with zero recalls and zero NHTSA complaints, pointing to excellent reliability.

2014

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The 2014 Mercedes-Benz B-Class presents a compelling case for reliability, boasting an excellent public score.

2013

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The 2013 Mercedes-Benz B-Class presents an unusually clean record with zero recalls and zero complaints, suggesting excellent reliability.

2012

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The 2012 Mercedes-Benz B-Class presents a strong case for reliability with an 'Excellent' public verdict and zero recalls or complaints logged by NHTSA.

2011

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The 2011 Mercedes-Benz B-Class presents a compelling case for reliability, boasting an 'Excellent' public verdict.

MethodologyHow we score →

Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.

What are the best years for the Mercedes-Benz B-Class?

Carfocal currently has 13 published B-Class reports, covering 2011 through 2023. Compare the year-specific reports directly to see how reliability, recalls, ownership costs, and value change over time. The newest published verdict says: The 2023 Mercedes-Benz B-Class presents an excellent reliability profile, with no recalls or consumer complaints filed with NHTSA.

Published year coverage: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023.

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Is the Mercedes-Benz B-Class reliable?

There is no single reliability answer for every Mercedes-Benz B-Class. Carfocal's published year reports show why the model year matters, with verdicts that include the 2023 mercedes-benz b-class presents an excellent reliability profile, with no recalls or consumer complaints filed with nhtsa. and given its excellent reliability record and lack of reported issues, the 2023 mercedes-benz b-class should hold its value well. Compare the report for the year you are considering before you make a decision.

13 published year-specific reports are available for comparison.

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What are common problems with the Mercedes-Benz B-Class?

Carfocal answers common-problem questions in the year-specific reports. Published guides currently cover 2011 through 2023.

Problem patterns will populate as repair-prediction coverage expands.

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Supporting data
Published guides
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Years tracked
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Data sources
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