With the inevitable demise of its small A-Class, Mercedes-Benz is debating how it wants to compete in the small car market. The latest reports suggest that Mercedes will introduce coupe and convertible versions of its B-Class small car, which is sold in most of the world, including Canada, but not the United States.
German publication AutoBild is reporting that Mercedes is considering development of a hatchback and a “BLK” roadster based off of the B-Class platform. The current B-Class is a tall, front-wheel drive, five-door “sports tourer,” in Mercedes-speak. Mercedes could potentially develop the platform to better compete with the BMW 1-Series, which is offered in more traditional car-style forms.
The magazine is also reporting that Mercedes could base these small cars off of the larger rear-wheel drive C-Class platform, which would allow larger engines, something that would be favored in North America.
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07/13, 1:16 PM
posted by:
CTS DRIVER
mercedes versa/fit/yaris/aveo anyone? all theese are starting to look alike.
07/13, 1:28 PM
posted by:
CTS DRIVER
although this would be my first choice over the ones i mentioned.
07/13, 1:44 PM
posted by:
masrkitos
This car is bigger than it looks in pictures.
07/13, 2:01 PM
posted by:
obhatti
I agree CTS driver….. but which would u want b/w a MB B-class/BMW 1-series or an Audi A3?? I’d much rather have the A3 or the 1 personally
07/13, 2:16 PM
posted by:
doctrsnoop
I dunno, CTS, economy car looks at a premium price, with premium price on service, too? I think that’s why MB failed with the last C coupe.
07/13, 2:23 PM
posted by:
CTS DRIVER
a3 or the 1 obhatti with a3 as first choice
doctrsnoop,good point on the economy car at a premiun price, the honda will at least be bulletproof.
07/13, 3:41 PM
posted by:
GARY
Almost as ugly as my sister-in-law but a helluva lot lighter.
07/13, 6:51 PM
posted by:
jackjimturkey
Not my cup of tee (cq) don’t know why I even bother reading these MBZ articles.
I’d rank them thus
1 1 series
2 A3
3 B series
4 Versa
5 Aveo — not a bad car, i rented one, and it gets up to 85 without much fuss.
6 Yaris
7 Fit
07/13, 9:22 PM
posted by:
LP640
i’ll take an A3 thanks
07/14, 3:54 AM
posted by:
Saud
Give me the vw gti, more power, good mileage & still a compact.
07/14, 4:35 AM
posted by:
55amg
id take the 1 series hatch
07/14, 10:41 AM
posted by:
BLISS
MERCEDES-BENZ AHEAD OF THE GAME AT ALL TIMES…..DONT FORGET FOLKS…..THATS REALITY. TAKE CARE
07/14, 10:45 AM
posted by:
BLISS
FAVORABLE CAR MAKER….ALL ACROSS THE THE WORLD…….YEAH MON!!
07/14, 2:42 PM
posted by:
RicardoHead
I found a pic of BLISS’s Mercedes that he’s so damned proud of.
http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h119/gbanerian/Cars/GeelyCar.jpg
07/14, 5:58 PM
posted by:
Tree
Ok, Bliss, MB is my favorite carmaker too, but I’ve had about enough of your contentless, case-challenged dribble. They are not “ahead of the game at all times.” That is a hyperbolic non sequitur and you know it.
07/15, 3:52 PM
posted by:
obhatti
LOL RicardoHead….. God bless you for putting up that picture!! haha!!