2012 Mercedes-Benz B-class vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz B-class
Dimensions Comparison

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2012 Mercedes-Benz B-class (W246)Change Car
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2008 Mercedes-Benz B-class (W245 facelift 2008)Change Car
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Here’s how the 2012 Mercedes-Benz B-class and the 2008 Mercedes-Benz B-class compare in size:

In terms of length, the 2012 Mercedes-Benz B-class measures 4359 mm (171.61 in), making it 86 mm (3.39 in) (2.0 %) longer than the 2008 Mercedes-Benz B-class at 4273 mm (168.23 in). Looking at width, the 2012 Mercedes-Benz B-class spans 1786 mm (70.31 in), which is 9 mm (0.35 in) (0.5 %) broader than the 2008 Mercedes-Benz B-class at 1777 mm (69.96 in). As for height, the 2008 Mercedes-Benz B-class reaches 1604 mm (63.15 in), which is 47 mm (1.85 in) (2.9 %) taller than the 2012 Mercedes-Benz B-class at 1557 mm (61.30 in).

Overall, the 2012 Mercedes-Benz B-class is longer and wider than the 2008 Mercedes-Benz B-class, while the 2008 Mercedes-Benz B-class is taller than the 2012 Mercedes-Benz B-class.

Length
4359 mm171.6 in
4273 mm168.2 in
Width
1786 mm70.3 in
1777 mm70.0 in
Height
1557 mm61.3 in
1604 mm63.1 in

2012 Mercedes-Benz B-class Side View Left
4359 mm171.6 in 🟒 +86 mm+3.4 in (+2.0%)
2008 Mercedes-Benz B-class Preview
4273 mm168.2 in πŸ”΄ -86 mm-3.4 in (-2.0%)
2012 Mercedes-Benz B-class Front View
1786 mm70.3 in 🟒 +9 mm+0.4 in (+0.5%)
2008 Mercedes-Benz B-class Preview
1777 mm70.0 in πŸ”΄ -9 mm-0.4 in (-0.5%)
2012 Mercedes-Benz B-class Rear View
1557 mm61.3 in πŸ”΄ -47 mm-1.9 in (-2.9%)
2008 Mercedes-Benz B-class Preview
1604 mm63.1 in 🟒 +47 mm+1.9 in (+3.0%)
2012 Mercedes-Benz B-class
2008 Mercedes-Benz B-class

Side-by-Side Specs: Dimensions, Weight & More

General Info

Body Style:

Hatchback
Minivan

Model Year:

2012
2008

Production:

2011-2014 Discontinued Model
2008-2010 Discontinued Model

Dimensions

Length:

4359 mm171.6 in
🟒 +86 mm+3.4 in (+2.0%)
4273 mm168.2 in
πŸ”΄ -86 mm-3.4 in (-2.0%)

Width:

1786 mm70.3 in
🟒 +9 mm+0.4 in (+0.5%)
1777 mm70.0 in
πŸ”΄ -9 mm-0.4 in (-0.5%)

Width (Folded Mirrors):

-
-

Width (Opened Mirrors):

2010 mm79.1 in
πŸ”΄ -25 mm-1.0 in (-1.2%)
2035 mm80.1 in
🟒 +25 mm+1.0 in (+1.2%)

Height:

1557 mm61.3 in
πŸ”΄ -47 mm-1.9 in (-2.9%) - πŸ”΄ -46 mm-1.8 in (-2.9%)
1604 mm63.1 in
🟒 +46 mm+1.8 in (+3.0%) - 🟒 +47 mm+1.9 in (+3.0%)

Ground Clearance:

-
-

Trunk Capacity:

488 liter17.2 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -56 liter-2.0 cu ft (-10.3%)
544 liter19.2 cu ft
🟒 +56 liter+2.0 cu ft (+11.5%)

Trunk Capacity (Max):

1547 liter54.6 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -698 liter-24.6 cu ft (-31.1%)
2245 liter79.3 cu ft
🟒 +698 liter+24.6 cu ft (+45.1%)

Weight Specifications

Curb Weight:

1350-1530 kg2976-3373 lbs
πŸ”΄ -45 kg-99 lbs (-3.2%) - 🟒 +295 kg+650 lbs (+23.9%)
1235-1395 kg2723-3075 lbs
πŸ”΄ -295 kg-650 lbs (-19.3%) - 🟒 +45 kg+99 lbs (+3.3%)

Maximal permitted Weight:

1900-2055 kg4189-4530 lbs
🟒 +20 kg+44 lbs (+1.1%) - 🟒 +225 kg+496 lbs (+12.3%)
1830-1880 kg4034-4145 lbs
πŸ”΄ -225 kg-496 lbs (-10.9%) - πŸ”΄ -20 kg-44 lbs (-1.1%)

Roof Load:

75 kg165 lbs
75 kg165 lbs

Tire Specifications

Rims Size:

15-inch rims:
  • 15
16-inch rims:
  • 16
  • 6.5J x 16
17-inch rims:
  • 17
15-inch rims:
  • 6J x 15
16-inch rims:
  • 6J x 16

Tire Size:

  • 195/65 R15 (W:195 | H:65 | D:15)
  • 205/55 R16 (W:205 | H:55 | D:16)
  • 225/45 R17 (W:225 | H:45 | D:17)
  • 195/65 R15 (W:195 | H:65 | D:15)
  • 205/55 R16 (W:205 | H:55 | D:16)

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