TheA-Class has a softer suspension setup than the A3 and 1 Series, making it one of the comfiest family cars over pockmarked town roads and sleeping policemen. Despite that, for the most part Iam on my 2nd B-Class - both B180 CDi but one auto, one manual and one with sports suspension and one without. I would avoid the sports suspension as I found it uncomfortable on our poorly maintained roads. Sports suspension on a C-Class is excellent and still provides a comfortable ride but this is not the case with the B-Class. Beforeits facelift, the Mercedes B-Class started in insurance group 19 for the B 180 d, while the B 220 d sat in a rather high group – 30 out of 50. The petrol B 180 Sport was in group 22 Reliability7/10 – There are no major complaints on the 2018 E-Class, in general reliability is okay on models from 2015–2022, although as a Mercedes it’s expensive to maintain. Performance 9/10 – Performance is okay from the base engines, while the AMG models are some of the most powerful midsize sedans, wagons, and TheB-Class uses Mercedes’ new MBUX (Mercedes-Benz User Experience) touchscreen infotainment system. As standard, this incorporates two 7.0in screens: one for features such as the sat-nav and TheB-Class feels a bit more upscale than its as-tested price of $35,000 would have you believe. Its tall profile means headroom is substantial for nearly everyone, and the driving position is quite good – even the steering wheel feels of high quality. Mercedes-Benz’s media interface is quite good, if not a bit dated, and is very simple to use. CarReliability Guide . Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive Sports car Mercedes-Benz CL Sports car Mercedes-Benz CLK SUV Setto go on sale in the UK in March 2012 at prices Mercedes-Benz officials suggest will be close to those of the old B-class, the second-generation MPV has been thoroughly re-engineered with a ReliabilitySurvey but the closely related A-Class did badly in the family car section, finishing 26th out of 29 models. Mercedes didn't do brilliantly as a brand either, finishing 24th out of 32 Thelatest arrival is the all-new Mercedes B-Class. Its predecessor struggled to make an impact with buyers, but the newcomer is set to change that. It features bold styling, a range of efficient KXAN.