REVIEW: A diesel MPV in 2023 might seem like sacrilege, but the Mercedes B200d still holds plenty of appeal - we find out what it has to offer
The infotainment has lost the traditional controller in the centre console, but touchscreen is at least responsive, and the myriad of steering wheel controllers enable you to carry out just about any task without taking your hands on the wheel. There’s also a decent voice control function, should you like talking to your car. Regardless of how you interact with it, it’s added extra sheen to a cabin that was already among the best in class.
For this facelift the B-Class powertrain line-up has been rationalised and there are now just two options: the B200, a 161bhp 1.3-litre mild-hybrid petrol, and this 147bhp 2.0 diesel B200d. We’ve tested the former in pre-facelift guise and it holds plenty of appeal. As you’d expect from a diesel, the B200d has plenty of punchy torque low down, but it offers a smooth power progression to higher speeds and it really is a calm cruiser on motorways and other fast roads. It’s comparatively quiet and refined, although the automatic eight-speed ’box can be a little jerky at lower speeds. You will get that occasional diesel judder.
There aren't a huge amount of rivals in the compact MPV class, but the B200d can holds its own against the likes of the. Of the two powertrains that remain, tjhe petrol B200 is likely to be the better option for most buyers – and the more palatable, for some – but for those who regularly do long journeys on faster roads and prioritise efficiency and economy, the diesel will certainly hold appeal.
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