Comments on: Spied: Mercedes B-Class in the U.S.A. http://www.leftlanenews.com/spied-mercedes-b-class-in-the-usa.html Car news, reviews, and specs for the auto-industry Fri, 10 Feb 2012 18:32:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: A4 http://www.leftlanenews.com/spied-mercedes-b-class-in-the-usa.html#comment-214867 A4 Sat, 05 Aug 2006 14:19:06 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/03/spied-mercedes-b-class-in-the-usa/#comment-214867 How about an A-class instead? How about an A-class instead?

]]> By: What a Plonker http://www.leftlanenews.com/spied-mercedes-b-class-in-the-usa.html#comment-214483 What a Plonker Fri, 04 Aug 2006 19:57:59 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/03/spied-mercedes-b-class-in-the-usa/#comment-214483 He saw a Canadian B Class with a car-bra lol lol He saw a Canadian B Class with a car-bra lol lol

]]> By: Betty Swollocks http://www.leftlanenews.com/spied-mercedes-b-class-in-the-usa.html#comment-214437 Betty Swollocks Fri, 04 Aug 2006 18:43:56 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/03/spied-mercedes-b-class-in-the-usa/#comment-214437 This car is available in Canada and the 1 series is available in Mexico. Is it legal to import these into the USA? This car is available in Canada and the 1 series is available in Mexico. Is it legal to import these into the USA?

]]> By: Betty Swollocks http://www.leftlanenews.com/spied-mercedes-b-class-in-the-usa.html#comment-214435 Betty Swollocks Fri, 04 Aug 2006 18:37:42 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/03/spied-mercedes-b-class-in-the-usa/#comment-214435 It is not quite as ugly as a Caliber but there are elements of PT Cruiser to the front end. This is the worst car in the MB line-up, The A- Class would be a better product for the US. It is not quite as ugly as a Caliber but there are elements of PT Cruiser to the front end. This is the worst car in the MB line-up, The A- Class would be a better product for the US.

]]> By: Joe http://www.leftlanenews.com/spied-mercedes-b-class-in-the-usa.html#comment-214380 Joe Fri, 04 Aug 2006 16:37:31 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/03/spied-mercedes-b-class-in-the-usa/#comment-214380 Wow--its looks like a Dodge Caliber! Wow–its looks like a Dodge Caliber!

]]> By: grimarian http://www.leftlanenews.com/spied-mercedes-b-class-in-the-usa.html#comment-214375 grimarian Fri, 04 Aug 2006 16:28:59 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/03/spied-mercedes-b-class-in-the-usa/#comment-214375 To say that Toyota or whatever Japanese carmaker is copied by Mercedes is stupidity If I'm right "They" copied Mercedes A-Class and M-Class from the mid-90's in design and if you don't recognize a Merc then you can be anything but no carfan To say that Toyota or whatever Japanese carmaker is copied by Mercedes is stupidity
If I’m right “They” copied Mercedes A-Class and M-Class from the mid-90′s in design
and if you don’t recognize a Merc then you can be anything but no carfan

]]> By: Tom http://www.leftlanenews.com/spied-mercedes-b-class-in-the-usa.html#comment-214315 Tom Fri, 04 Aug 2006 14:26:30 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/03/spied-mercedes-b-class-in-the-usa/#comment-214315 Gimme any of those B200T loaded than a G35 crap! Gimme any of those B200T loaded than a G35 crap!

]]> By: .: Tosta Mista :. http://www.leftlanenews.com/spied-mercedes-b-class-in-the-usa.html#comment-214262 .: Tosta Mista :. Fri, 04 Aug 2006 09:09:50 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/03/spied-mercedes-b-class-in-the-usa/#comment-214262 I recently stepped into a B-Class at the dealership. The interior is surprisingly good, seems like a true-luxury SUV. The dash has high quality materials and looks more upscale than the car in general. I recently stepped into a B-Class at the dealership. The interior is surprisingly good, seems like a true-luxury SUV. The dash has high quality materials and looks more upscale than the car in general.

]]> By: DaveO http://www.leftlanenews.com/spied-mercedes-b-class-in-the-usa.html#comment-214260 DaveO Fri, 04 Aug 2006 08:51:05 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/03/spied-mercedes-b-class-in-the-usa/#comment-214260 In spite of the MINI I think the whole concept of premium compacts is still lost on Americans. It's the reason why Audi hesitated to bring the A3 there and only then in the more utilitarian sport back format. I doubt the A- or B-classes would ever be successful there. The Smart has a chance only because it is less expensive and has a unique design. But it's not useful nor a rewarding drive...hampered mostly by the terribly slow responding semi-automatic trans. In spite of the MINI I think the whole concept of premium compacts is still lost on Americans. It’s the reason why Audi hesitated to bring the A3 there and only then in the more utilitarian sport back format.

I doubt the A- or B-classes would ever be successful there. The Smart has a chance only because it is less expensive and has a unique design. But it’s not useful nor a rewarding drive…hampered mostly by the terribly slow responding semi-automatic trans.

]]> By: Saud http://www.leftlanenews.com/spied-mercedes-b-class-in-the-usa.html#comment-214247 Saud Fri, 04 Aug 2006 06:50:52 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/03/spied-mercedes-b-class-in-the-usa/#comment-214247 If it really is coming over don't get too happy. We have it in the middle east & for the price you are better off buying the Audi A3. If it really is coming over don’t get too happy. We have it in the middle east & for the price you are better off buying the Audi A3.

]]> By: Ray Chuang http://www.leftlanenews.com/spied-mercedes-b-class-in-the-usa.html#comment-214237 Ray Chuang Fri, 04 Aug 2006 06:08:45 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/03/spied-mercedes-b-class-in-the-usa/#comment-214237 I think it's likely that DaimlerChrysler has given the go-ahead for Mercedes-Benz to offer the B200 Turbo and B200 CDI to be sold in the USA as 2008 models. I expect the B200 Turbo to be a direct competitor against the Audi A3, complete with your choice of six-speed manual or Autotronic CVT automatic transmissions. The B200 CDI will likely get the full "BlueTec" emissions control system, including the urea gas injection system; this will allow the B200 CDI to meet even the stringent 2007 CARB diesel emissions standards. I think it’s likely that DaimlerChrysler has given the go-ahead for Mercedes-Benz to offer the B200 Turbo and B200 CDI to be sold in the USA as 2008 models.

I expect the B200 Turbo to be a direct competitor against the Audi A3, complete with your choice of six-speed manual or Autotronic CVT automatic transmissions. The B200 CDI will likely get the full “BlueTec” emissions control system, including the urea gas injection system; this will allow the B200 CDI to meet even the stringent 2007 CARB diesel emissions standards.

]]> By: V'duv Kux Klan http://www.leftlanenews.com/spied-mercedes-b-class-in-the-usa.html#comment-214226 V'duv Kux Klan Fri, 04 Aug 2006 04:51:39 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/03/spied-mercedes-b-class-in-the-usa/#comment-214226 This car is for sale in Mexico, it maybe a tourist just passing by This car is for sale in Mexico, it maybe a tourist just passing by

]]> By: JW http://www.leftlanenews.com/spied-mercedes-b-class-in-the-usa.html#comment-214212 JW Fri, 04 Aug 2006 03:56:12 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/03/spied-mercedes-b-class-in-the-usa/#comment-214212 Would the B-Class be the size of the Caliber or smaller? And whatever happened to the three door hatchback that mercedes had out just a few years ago? Would the B-Class be the size of the Caliber or smaller? And whatever happened to the three door hatchback that mercedes had out just a few years ago?

]]> By: razzmatazz http://www.leftlanenews.com/spied-mercedes-b-class-in-the-usa.html#comment-214202 razzmatazz Fri, 04 Aug 2006 03:19:12 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/03/spied-mercedes-b-class-in-the-usa/#comment-214202 And this is newsworthy? There must be a hundred B-class MB's driving around the States with Canadian plates at this moment! That partial picture could very well be a Canadian car. And this is newsworthy? There must be a hundred B-class MB’s driving around the States with Canadian plates at this moment! That partial picture could very well be a Canadian car.

]]> By: snork http://www.leftlanenews.com/spied-mercedes-b-class-in-the-usa.html#comment-214175 snork Fri, 04 Aug 2006 02:15:17 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/03/spied-mercedes-b-class-in-the-usa/#comment-214175 I live in north Jersey...saw a completely undisguised B220 (it was definitely 2XX, almost positive B220) a couple months ago on Rt 80 45 min east of NYC. It was baby blue metallic color. Looked ok, kinda egg shaped. I wasn't quick enough to get out the camera phone since we were about to exit the highway. I will say good or bad...it was different enough looking for my wife to ask me what kinda car it was since she spotted it first. I checked it out on MB's UK webpage...definitely seemed kinda pricey for the amount of luxury (or lack thereof), but UK cars seem to be priced pretty high even compared to the rest of europe. I live in north Jersey…saw a completely undisguised B220 (it was definitely 2XX, almost positive B220) a couple months ago on Rt 80 45 min east of NYC. It was baby blue metallic color. Looked ok, kinda egg shaped. I wasn’t quick enough to get out the camera phone since we were about to exit the highway. I will say good or bad…it was different enough looking for my wife to ask me what kinda car it was since she spotted it first.

I checked it out on MB’s UK webpage…definitely seemed kinda pricey for the amount of luxury (or lack thereof), but UK cars seem to be priced pretty high even compared to the rest of europe.

]]> By: carmaniac http://www.leftlanenews.com/spied-mercedes-b-class-in-the-usa.html#comment-214173 carmaniac Fri, 04 Aug 2006 02:10:26 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/03/spied-mercedes-b-class-in-the-usa/#comment-214173 Meh, just go to the outlets near Seattle and you'll find many B-classes LOL Meh, just go to the outlets near Seattle and you’ll find many B-classes LOL

]]> By: GMrules http://www.leftlanenews.com/spied-mercedes-b-class-in-the-usa.html#comment-214172 GMrules Fri, 04 Aug 2006 01:48:00 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/03/spied-mercedes-b-class-in-the-usa/#comment-214172 GM has been in america all along GM has been in america all along

]]> By: Left Lane News http://www.leftlanenews.com/spied-mercedes-b-class-in-the-usa.html#comment-214152 Left Lane News Fri, 04 Aug 2006 00:35:11 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/03/spied-mercedes-b-class-in-the-usa/#comment-214152 #2: a) we don't have any euro mags to scan b) that wouldn't especially legal c) this is about the car being in America, not about what it looks like :) #2: a) we don’t have any euro mags to scan b) that wouldn’t especially legal c) this is about the car being in America, not about what it looks like

:)

]]> By: Raf Garcia http://www.leftlanenews.com/spied-mercedes-b-class-in-the-usa.html#comment-214151 Raf Garcia Fri, 04 Aug 2006 00:35:03 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/03/spied-mercedes-b-class-in-the-usa/#comment-214151 Not the first time I saw a B-Class. It was about a year or two ago near Pasadena, CA that I saw a completly undisguised silver B-Class, complete with California dealer plates and German stickers on the rear hatch. Not bad, except my uncle likened it to a Toyota Matrix and was not quite that excited.... Not the first time I saw a B-Class. It was about a year or two ago near Pasadena, CA that I saw a completly undisguised silver B-Class, complete with California dealer plates and German stickers on the rear hatch.

Not bad, except my uncle likened it to a Toyota Matrix and was not quite that excited….

]]> By: The Stig http://www.leftlanenews.com/spied-mercedes-b-class-in-the-usa.html#comment-214141 The Stig Fri, 04 Aug 2006 00:16:37 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/03/spied-mercedes-b-class-in-the-usa/#comment-214141 Boring. Boring.

]]> By: ehhh http://www.leftlanenews.com/spied-mercedes-b-class-in-the-usa.html#comment-214082 ehhh Thu, 03 Aug 2006 23:07:28 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/03/spied-mercedes-b-class-in-the-usa/#comment-214082 Now that I am thinking about it, a B32 AMG would be sweet if it could fit. Now that I am thinking about it, a B32 AMG would be sweet if it could fit.

]]> By: ehhh http://www.leftlanenews.com/spied-mercedes-b-class-in-the-usa.html#comment-214077 ehhh Thu, 03 Aug 2006 23:01:45 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/03/spied-mercedes-b-class-in-the-usa/#comment-214077 To even work in America, it would need to follow the luxury that MB is known for and have an interior nearly on par with the C Class. And absolutely no hub caps. To even work in America, it would need to follow the luxury that MB is known for and have an interior nearly on par with the C Class. And absolutely no hub caps.

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.leftlanenews.com/spied-mercedes-b-class-in-the-usa.html#comment-214075 Anonymous Thu, 03 Aug 2006 22:55:34 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/03/spied-mercedes-b-class-in-the-usa/#comment-214075 ew ew

]]> By: Ed http://www.leftlanenews.com/spied-mercedes-b-class-in-the-usa.html#comment-214074 Ed Thu, 03 Aug 2006 22:52:44 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/03/spied-mercedes-b-class-in-the-usa/#comment-214074 We have had the B class in Canada for little over a year now. For full pictures and specs, either drive to Canada or visit: http://www.theanswerisb.ca/ IMHO, it's a overpriced, not enough power piece of poo. 33K (Cdn$ of course - probably cheaper in the States) for a car with plastic hub caps... sound like a deal. We have had the B class in Canada for little over a year now. For full pictures and specs, either drive to Canada or visit: http://www.theanswerisb.ca/

IMHO, it’s a overpriced, not enough power piece of poo. 33K (Cdn$ of course – probably cheaper in the States) for a car with plastic hub caps… sound like a deal.

]]> By: Atomicbri http://www.leftlanenews.com/spied-mercedes-b-class-in-the-usa.html#comment-214063 Atomicbri Thu, 03 Aug 2006 22:17:58 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/03/spied-mercedes-b-class-in-the-usa/#comment-214063 B-Class in America,... would be interesting, however I feel Mercedes has to have the interior spot on and built like a tank or it will be pointless. And from some Europena reviews I have read it was not too great....we will see... B-Class in America,… would be interesting, however I feel Mercedes has to have the interior spot on and built like a tank or it will be pointless. And from some Europena reviews I have read it was not too great….we will see…

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