Smarter looks, interior updates and electrified engines bring Mercedes’ premium MPV into 2022

new 2022 mercedes b-class facelift unveiled with subtle design tweaks

The Mercedes B-Class isn’t exactly swamped with rivals, but with BMW releasing its second-gen 2 Series Active Tourer this year, Stuttgart needed to fight back. Meet the new, facelifted Mercedes B-Class, which arrives with subtle design tweaks and electrified engines to fight for class honours in the MPV sector.

The styling changes are difficult to spot at first glance, but the LED headlights have been redesigned, and the car’s wide front grille is now made up of tiny three-pointed star motifs. Four new wheel designs are available with the facelifted B-Class, and the LED tail lights have also received a makeover.

Inside, the overall cabin design is the same as in the outgoing car, with piano black elements contrasted against silver switchgear and turbine-style air vents on the dashboard. The facelifted model does include more standard equipment, however, with an extra USB-C port, a reversing camera and a new nappa leather double-spoke steering wheel.

new 2022 mercedes b-class facelift unveiled with subtle design tweaks

The new B-Class continues to offer a dual-screen infotainment setup, with a 7-inch digital instrument panel coupled to a 10.25-inch central touchscreen. For extra cost, the instrument display can be upgraded to a 10.25-inch unit, and new graphics for the MBUX interface bring the system into line with the latest Mercedes models.

The system also offers improved responsiveness and the addition of a fingerprint sensor – set to be available from early 2023 – which is used for driver recognition and authorisation. The “Hey Mercedes” voice assistant is also more feature-rich, with a new tour guide function that provides information about landmarks and points of interest as you drive. It’s only available in Germany for the time being, though.

Elsewhere, the facelifted B-Class receives new Artico faux leather upholstery colours, with the option of suede trim and red stitching for range-topping AMG Line models. Certain trim elements have been updated with sustainability in mind, too, including recycled fabrics for the seats.

new 2022 mercedes b-class facelift unveiled with subtle design tweaks

Mercedes also cites improvements to the car’s driver assist systems, but the key changes are under the bonnet of the new B-Class. Diesel power has been ditched and the entire range is now electrified to some degree, with a choice of mild and plug-in hybrid petrol engines. The mild-hybrids utilise a 48V starter-generator unit that recuperates energy under braking for improved efficiency and smoother stop/start transitions in traffic. The system can also provide an extra 13bhp while accelerating.

Buyers can choose between four mild-hybrid petrol models, beginning with the entry-level B 180. This offers 134bhp from its 1.3-litre four-cylinder motor, with the 161bhp B 200 equipped with a more powerful version of this engine. A pair of 2.0-litre, four-wheel drive options sit above this, in the form of the B 220 4MATIC and the B 250 4MATIC. These provide 187bhp and 221bhp respectively.

The B 250 e plug-in hybrid tops the range, pairing a 1.3-litre petrol engine with an electric motor for a total output of 215bhp. This variant benefits from a revised battery and motor setup compared with the previous plug-in model, along with a faster 11kW AC charging rate. With 22kW DC charging capability, the B 250 e can be topped up from 10 to 80 per cent in 25 minutes.

Pricing is yet to be announced for the new B-Class, but given that electrified engines feature across the board, we expect a fair uplift over the current car’s £33,775 starting price.

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