| Active head restraints: These newly developed head restraints provide even better occupant protection during an impact. |
Standard for the front seats |
| Active Light System : The headlamp beams follow the steering movements. |
Standard in conjunction with
bi-xenon headlamps |
| Adaptive belt force limiters: This technology reduces the belt forces acting on the occupants during a crash. |
Standard for driver and front passenger |
| Adaptive front airbags: The front airbags are deployed in two stages depending on accident severity. |
Standard |
| AUTOTRONIC: This newly developed Mercedes automatic transmission is continuously variable. |
Optional |
| Belt status indicator: A display informs the driver whether the rear passengers are wearing their seat belts. |
Standard |
| Belt tensioners: Any slack in the seat belt is immediately taken up during a crash. |
Standard for driver and front passenger, also for outer rear seats |
| Bi-xenon headlamps: Gas-discharge lamps for low and main beam increase driving safety at night. |
Optional |
| Booster heater: An electric PTC heater ensures pleasant temperatures after a cold start. |
Standard in CDI models |
| Child seat recognition: A transponder system automatically detects whether a reboard child seat is installed, in which case it deactivates the front passenger airbag. |
Optional for special, transponder-equipped child seats |
| COMAND APS: This system integrates operation of the car radio, Europe-wide DVD navigation and telephone. |
Optional |
| Common-rail injection: The diesel engines are equipped with second-generation CDI technology, with further advantages in fuel consumption and exhaust/noise emissions. |
Standard in CDI models |
| Cornering light function: More safety on junctions and on tight bends. |
Standard in conjunction with
bi-xenon headlamps |
| Crash boxes: Impact-absorbing elements in the front end can be inexpensively replaced after a minor impact. |
Standard |
| EASY-VARIO System: Both rear seat backrests and the front passenger seat are removable. |
Optional |
| Electromechanical speed-sensitive power steering: The servo assistance is regulated according to the vehicle speed. |
Standard |
| ESP®: This system reduces the risk of skidding. |
Standard |
| Head/thorax bags: These side airbags protect the head and chest areas of front seat occupants. |
Standard for driver and front passenger |
| Headlamp Assist: A sensor on the windscreen detects low-light conditions and automatically switches on the vehicle lights. |
Standard in the exterior light and sight package |
| Height-adjustable load compartment floor: The height of the load compartment floor can be adjusted in two stages. |
Standard |
| Multicontour seat: Air cushions enable the seat contour to be individually adjusted to the driver’s body shape. |
Optional for the driver’s seat |
| Multifunction steering wheel: The car radio, telephone, navigation system and other units can be operated from the steering wheel. |
Standard |
| Panoramic sliding sunroof: The louvres of the sliding roof consist of transparent plastic. |
Optional |
| Parabolic rear axle: This newly developed axle improves handling stability and ride comfort. |
Standard |
| Particulate filter: This system operates without additives and reduces particulate emissions. |
Optional for CDI models |
| Rain sensor: The windscreen wiper is controlled to suit the rain intensity. |
Standard in the exterior light and sight package |
| Sandwich concept: This Mercedes invention improves occupant safety during a severe frontal impact, as the engine and transmission slide downwards. The concept also has advantages during a lateral collision. |
Standard |
| Selective damping system: Shock absorber response is automatically controlled to suit the driving situation. |
Standard |
| Sidebags in the rear: These side-mounted airbags reduce the risk of injury in a lateral collision. |
Optional |
| Six-speed manual transmission: This newly developed transmission has outstanding gearshift precision. |
Standard in CDI models and the
B 200 TURBO |
| Sound system: A multi-channel system provides surround sound on every seat. |
Optional |
STEER CONTROL: This steering assistance system responds to critical handling situations with variable servo assistance to help the driver stabilise the vehicle. |
Standard |
| THERMOTRONIC: The automatic climate control system is equipped with a temperature, sunshine, humidity and air quality sensor. |
Optional |
| Tunnel closing: Pressing the air recirculation switch closes all open windows and the sunroof when entering a tunnel or underground car park. |
Standard |
| Tyre pressure loss warning system: ESP® technology is used to detect any major loss of tyre pressure. |
Standard |
| Windowbags: The large air cushions extend from the A-pillar to the C-pillar like a safety curtain. |
Optional |
