2012 Mercedes-Benz B-Class

    Used from

    $37,875 excl. on-roads

    CarExpert Rating

    Safety Rating

    5

    Warranty

    3 year

    Fuel Efficiency

    4.7 - 8 L / 100km

    About the Mercedes-Benz B-Class

    Last updated Feb 25, 2025

    The 2012 Mercedes-Benz B-Class is a Small Luxury offered in a 5D Mini MPV body style. Used prices in Australia typically range from $37,875 for the Base variant and topping out at $52,064 for the Anniversary Package.

    There are 2 variants of the B-Class available in Australia and this generation went on sale in June of 2011.

    Engine options include 1.7L multi-point injection (85kW/155Nm), 1.6L turbo petrol direct injection (115kW/250Nm), 1.8L turbo diesel common rail (100kW/300Nm), 2.0L turbo petrol direct injection (155kW/350Nm), 2.0L multi-point injection (100kW/185Nm) and 2.0L turbo diesel common rail (80kW/250Nm). Available with manual, 6-speed manual or 5-speed manual transmissions. All variants feature front-wheel drive.

    The 2012 B-Class was offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.

    See Mercedes-Benz B-Class models from other years

    2012 Mercedes-Benz B-Class Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the Mercedes-Benz B-Class

    Base

    • Air conditioning
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
      • Air Conditioning Type: Semi-auto
      • Climate Control Number Of Zones: 1
      • Fully Automated Climate Control
    • Alternate suspension
      • Type: Sport
    • Anti collision system
      • Driver Monitor
      • Minimum Speed To Activate (kph): 30
    • Audio system
      • Disc Stacker
      • Disc Stacker Capacity: 6
      • Brand Name: Manufacturer's Own
      • Disc Player Reads Mp3
      • Radio: Am/fm
    • Bluetooth
      • Includes Music Streaming
      • Includes Phone Control
      • Type: Bluetooth
    • Bumpers
      • Colour: Painted
    • Cargo area cover/rear parcel shelf
      • Type: Flexible
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Aux Jack Front
      • Usb Connection Front
      • Ipod Front
    • Cool storage compartment
      • Type: By Air Conditioning Vent
    • Disc stacker
      • Capacity: 6
      • Media Type: Cd
    • Display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 5.8
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Black
      • Colour: Painted
      • Heated
      • Indicator Lights
      • Type: Electrically Adjustable
    • Electrically foldable mirrors
      • Operation: Electric
    • Electronic traction control
      • Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
    • Front seat
      • Electrically Adjustable
      • Heated
      • Height Adjustment
      • Height Type: Manual
      • Lumbar Adjustment
      • Lumbar Type: Electric
      • Lumbar Type: Manual
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 2
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: None
      • Reach Type: Manual
      • Reclining Type: Manual
      • Type: Bucket
      • Type: Sports
    • Head rests
      • Active
      • Number: 3
    • Headlight control
      • Dusk Sensor
      • Height Adjustable
      • Height Adjustment: Automatic
      • Height Adjustment: Manual
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Bi-xenon
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Halogen
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 38.9
      • Headroom Front (in): 39.9
      • Headroom Front: 1013
      • Headroom Front: 989
      • Headroom Rear (in): 38.6
      • Headroom Rear (in): 38.8
      • Headroom Rear: 980
      • Headroom Rear: 985
      • Hip Room Front (in): 56.0
      • Hip Room Front: 1422
      • Hip Room Front: 1423
      • Hip Room Rear (in): 56.9
      • Hip Room Rear: 1446
      • Leg Room Rear (in): 38.4
      • Leg Room Rear: 976
      • Shoulder Room Front (in): 55.6
      • Shoulder Room Front: 1411
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 54.4
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1382
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Alloy
      • On Dash: Alloy
      • On Dash: Carbon Fibre Look
      • On Dash: Wood Or Woodlook
      • On Doors: Alloy
      • On Gear Selector: Alloy & Leather
      • On Gear Selector: Leather
    • Paint
      • Type: Gloss
    • Parking assistance
      • Type: Full Automatic Parking
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Sensor
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Remote
    • Power steering
      • Active Rack
      • Vehicle Speed Proportional
    • Rear door
      • Type: Lifting Gate
    • Rear seat centre armrest
      • Boot Access
    • Rear seats
      • Folding: 40/60
      • Seating Capacity: 3
      • Type: Bench
      • Type: Split Bench
    • Rear view mirror/camera
      • Auto-dimming
    • Rear window
      • Type: Fixed
      • Wipers: Intermittent
    • Remote audio controls
      • Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Additional Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
      • Main Seat Material: Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 5
      • Seating Configuration: 2+3
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Steel
      • Type: Fullsize
      • Type: Spacesaver
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 6
    • Steering wheel
      • Height Adjustment
      • Telescopic Adjustment
      • Type: Alloy & Leather
      • Type: Leather Covered
      • Type: Plastic
    • Vanity mirror
      • Illuminated
    • Warranty anti-corrosion
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty powertrain - Total
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty roadside assistance
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 48
    • Warranty whole vehicle - Total
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Automatic
      • Intermittent Wipe: Variable
      • Rain Sensor

    Anniversary Package

    Adds to Base:
    • Audio system
      • Digital Media Card
    • Front seat
      • Height Type: Electric
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 4
      • Reach Type: Electric
      • Reclining Type: Electric
    • Internal Memory /HD
      • Storage Capacity (gb): 4.00
    • Navigational systems
      • Information Type: 3d And Voice
    • Paint
      • Type: Metallic
    • Voice activating system
      • Includes Audio Player
      • Includes Navigation System
      • Includes Phone Functions
    Removes from Base:
    • Air conditioning
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
      • Fully Automated Climate Control
    • Alternate suspension
      • Type: Sport
    • Anti collision system
      • Driver Monitor
      • Minimum Speed To Activate (kph): 30
    • Bluetooth
      • Includes Music Streaming
      • Includes Phone Control
      • Type: Bluetooth
    • Display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 5.8
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Black
    • Electrically foldable mirrors
      • Operation: Electric
    • Front seat
      • Height Adjustment
      • Height Type: Manual
      • Lumbar Adjustment
      • Lumbar Type: Electric
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 2
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: None
      • Reach Type: Manual
      • Reclining Type: Manual
    • Headlight control
      • Height Adjustment: Automatic
      • Height Adjustment: Manual
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Bi-xenon
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 39.9
      • Headroom Front: 1013
      • Headroom Rear (in): 38.8
      • Headroom Rear: 985
      • Hip Room Front: 1423
      • Leg Room Rear (in): 38.4
      • Leg Room Rear: 976
    • Luxury trim
      • On Dash: Carbon Fibre Look
      • On Dash: Wood Or Woodlook
    • Power steering
      • Active Rack
    • Rear seats
      • Type: Bench
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Plastic
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    2012 Mercedes-Benz B-Class Dimensions

    1603mm
    1777mm
    4270mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

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    2012 Mercedes-Benz B-Class Towing Capacity

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    2012 Mercedes-Benz B-Class Fuel Economy

    There are 9 different fuel economy figures for the Mercedes-Benz B-Class

    The most fuel efficient Mercedes-Benz B-Class is the Base with a 7 SP MANUAL which is powered by a 1.8L TURBO DIESEL COMMON RAIL and uses 4.7L of diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.

    The Mercedes-Benz B-Class that uses the most amount of fuel is the Base with a 1-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.0L MULTI-POINT INJECTION and uses 8L of premium unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.

    Below is a table of all the Mercedes-Benz B-Class variants and their fuel economy figures. Click below the table to see an expansion and additional details, including specific usage for city and highway driving.

    Mercedes-Benz B-ClassFuel TypeCombined
    1.7L, Automatic, 5-door Mini Mpv, Petrol, FWDPremium Unleaded7.6 L/100km
    2.0L, Automatic, 5-door Mini Mpv, Petrol, FWDPremium Unleaded8.0 L/100km
    2.0L, Automatic, 5-door Mini Mpv, Diesel, FWDDiesel5.6 L/100km
    See all Mercedes-Benz B-Class Fuel Economy

    2012 Mercedes-Benz B-Class Warranty

    What is the warranty on a Mercedes-Benz B-Class?

    The Mercedes-Benz B-Class offers a 3 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.

    Mercedes-Benz B-Class FAQs

    The cheapest Mercedes-Benz B-Class is the Base that starts from $37,875.

    The most expensive Mercedes-Benz B-Class is the Anniversary Package that starts from $52,064.

    The best towing capacity of a Mercedes-Benz B-Class is 1500 kg offered by the following variants: Base and Anniversary Package.

    The largest Mercedes-Benz B-Class is the Base which measures 1777mm wide, 4270mm in length and sits 1603mm tall.

    The most powerful Mercedes-Benz B-Class is the Base which has 155kW of power from its 2.0L TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION engine.

    The Mercedes-Benz B-Class is built in Germany and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Mercedes-Benz B-Class is the Base which weighs 2030 kg (kerb weight).

    The Mercedes-Benz B-Class may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes diesel or premium unleaded.

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