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Verdict
Monospace compact noté 5 étoiles à Euro NCAP en 2011, au coffre de 488 litres. CarVerif signale des points à vérifier avant l'achat : injection, EGR et FAP des diesels, boîte 7G-DCT, volant moteur et embrayage, et plusieurs rappels (airbag passager, direction sur les premiers exemplaires). Exigez les factures et le contrôle des rappels au numéro de série.
- Reliability
- 3.5/5
- Indicative prices
- €9,200 – €14,490
- Monthly cost
- €357
- Euro NCAP
- 5/5
Which version to choose
Versions to favour: 200 CDI.
180
Petrol · Manual · 122 hp · Crit'Air 1
Essence de 122 ch (liste des moteurs Fiches-auto). Boîte manuelle à 6 rapports ou 7G-DCT selon Fiches-auto.
200
Petrol · Automatic · 156 hp · 5.9 L/100 km · 136 g CO₂/km · Crit'Air 1
Essence 1.6 turbo de 156 ch, 250 Nm, boîte 7G-DCT dans la fiche L'argus (5,9 L/100 km en mixte, 136 g/km, norme NEDC).
180 CDI
Diesel · Manual · 109 hp · Crit'Air 2
Diesel de 109 ch ; depuis début 2014 il reprend le 1.5 dCi Renault, avant il s'agissait d'un 1.8 Mercedes (Fiches-auto). Boîte 6 manuelle ou 7G-DCT.
200 CDI
✓ RecommendedDiesel · Manual · 136 hp · 4.3 L/100 km · 112 g CO₂/km · Crit'Air 2
Diesel de 136 ch et 300 Nm : Fiches-auto le juge le plus répandu et un bon équilibre entre polyvalence et prix. 4,3 L/100 km en mixte et 112 g/km (fiche L'argus 2015, norme NEDC).
220 CDI
Diesel · Automatic · 170 hp · Crit'Air 2
Diesel de 170 ch (177 ch après évolution de la cartographie) et 350 Nm, uniquement en boîte 7G-DCT selon Fiches-auto.
Market prices
€9,200 – €14,490
Indicative range: 2012 à 2017, médianes par année de 114 annonces en ligne relevées par AutoScout24 (années d'au moins 3 annonces).
Collected on 29 October 2026 from the sources below. Our own survey of listings, by year and mileage, will refine it.
Prices stable since the 28 October 2026 survey.
Valuation by year
Median of online listings per model year (years with at least 3 listings), collected on 29 October 2026.
| Year | Median value | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | €9,490 | 21 |
| 2013 | €9,200 | 21 |
| 2014 | €12,000 | 11 |
| 2015 | €10,400 | 13 |
| 2016 | €12,970 | 20 |
| 2017 | €14,490 | 28 |
Detailed Mercedes-Benz Classe B II (W246) value: price by year and abroad →
Importing this model
Prices abroad
Yearly medians of each country's listings (AutoScout24, in euros; United Kingdom: cinch dealer, in pounds), over years with at least 3 listings. Useful to judge an import (add transport, inspection and registration).
| Country | Range | Median | Gap vs France | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| France | €9,200 – €14,490 (2012 to 2017) | €11,650 | — | — |
| Germany | €7,438 – €12,477 (2012 to 2017) | €9,500 | -18 % | 400 |
| Belgium | €7,725 – €13,245 (2012 to 2017) | €9,500 | -18 % | 145 |
| Spain | €10,500 – €14,790 (2012 to 2017) | €12,490 | +7 % | 163 |
| Italy | €6,999 – €10,890 (2012 to 2017) | €8,900 | -24 % | 400 |
Median gap shown only when the country's estimate covers the same years as the French one. Add transport, roadworthiness test and registration.
You are importing the car to:
Import penalty (malus) in France
- Emissions of the versions in this guide: 112 to 136 g CO₂/km (check the value on the car's registration certificate).
- The CO₂ malus follows the scale of the year the vehicle was first registered, in France or abroad (WLTP or NEDC scale depending on its registration certificate).
- For an imported used car, it is reduced by a flat-rate discount based on its age in months (scheme in force since 1 March 2025). The weight malus also applies on first registration in France.
- The malus is zero for a car more than fifteen years old or first registered before 1 January 2015.
Source: BOFiP (French tax doctrine), CO₂ and weight malus · CO2 malus and weight malus: imported used car in France
Paperwork and procedures
- Importing a used car from another EU country: the step-by-step process
- Importing a car from an EU country: all the documents to gather
- Carte grise for an imported car: cost, taxes and the official simulator
- CO2 malus and weight malus: imported used car in France
- Importing a used car from outside the European Union: the steps
- Buying a used car in Germany and bringing it back to France
- Buying a used car in Belgium and bringing it back to France
- Buying a used car in Spain and bringing it back to France
- Buying a used car in Italy and bringing it back to France
Importing and registering in Belgium: paperwork and procedures
The French malus does not apply: registration taxes, roadworthiness test and documents depend on the country. Our guide details them, with official sources.
Importing and registering in Switzerland: paperwork and procedures
The French malus does not apply: registration taxes, roadworthiness test and documents depend on the country. Our guide details them, with official sources.
Importing a car into Switzerland: customs, tax and registration
Importing and registering in Luxembourg: paperwork and procedures
The French malus does not apply: registration taxes, roadworthiness test and documents depend on the country. Our guide details them, with official sources.
Importing and registering in the United Kingdom: paperwork and procedures
The French malus does not apply: registration taxes, roadworthiness test and documents depend on the country. Our guide details them, with official sources.
Check an imported car's history
HistoVec only covers the vehicle's life in France. For a car coming from abroad, a VIN-based report helps spot inconsistent mileage or a reported accident.
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Known faults
Note: some faults below are cited by a single source only. They are still to be confirmed and the reliability score is only indicative.
Injection, EGR et FAP des diesels
Severity 2/3 · CostlyCarVerif relève, après 100 000 km, des soucis d'injecteurs ou de vanne EGR sur le B180 CDI, et conseille de refuser une voiture qui fume, démarre mal ou affiche un défaut injection/EGR/FAP. Un propriétaire cité par Fiches-auto décrit une vanne EGR et un capteur encrassés si le moteur n'est pas régulièrement poussé à chaud, jusqu'à un mode sécurité du moteur.
- Versions
- 180 CDI, 200 CDI, 220 CDI
- Onset
- not documented
- Repair
- not documented
Volant moteur bimasse et embrayage des diesels
Severity 2/3 · CostlyCarVerif indique qu'un volant moteur bimasse usé, parfois dès 60 000 km, coûte entre 1 500 et 2 500 € pièces et main-d'œuvre comprises, et entraîne souvent le changement de l'embrayage. Fiches-auto relève aussi des alertes sur l'embrayage et le volant moteur des 180 CDI.
Single source so far: to be confirmed.
- Versions
- 180 CDI, 200 CDI, 220 CDI
- Onset
- from 60,000 km
- Repair
- €1,500 to €2,500
Boîte 7G-DCT : à-coups et passages D/R
Severity 2/3 · CostlyCarVerif conseille de refuser une voiture dont la boîte hésite en manœuvre, donne des à-coups à froid, patine ou tarde à enclencher D/R. Fiches-auto relève des cas de marche arrière qui saute et de rapports difficiles, avec une commande hydraulique et électronique sensible.
Single source so far: to be confirmed.
- Versions
- 180, 200, 180 CDI, 220 CDI
- Onset
- not documented
- Repair
- not documented
Claquement de la chaîne de distribution au démarrage
Severity 2/3 · CostlyUn propriétaire d'un 200 CDI 136 ch de 2012 (117 000 km) signale sur Fiches-auto un claquement de la chaîne de distribution au démarrage, un défaut que le constructeur ne reconnaîtrait pas. CarVerif conseille de refuser une voiture dont la chaîne est bruyante.
- Versions
- 200 CDI
- Onset
- not documented
- Repair
- not documented
Manufacturer recalls
Manufacturer recall campaigns, fixed free of charge at a dealer:
- Rappel : classification du siège passager avant (airbag) (180, 200, 180 CDI, 200 CDI, 220 CDI)
- Rappel : articulation de l'arbre de direction (180, 200, 180 CDI, 200 CDI, 220 CDI)
- Rappel : durites de carburant des petits diesels CDI (180 CDI, 200 CDI, 220 CDI)
- Rappel : tendeur de chaîne des diesels (fuite d'huile) (180 CDI, 200 CDI, 220 CDI)
- Rappels : fusible mal installé (2015) et airbag conducteur (2018) (180, 200, 180 CDI, 200 CDI, 220 CDI)
See the official list on RappelConso (new tab) (French government recall site: category “Automobiles et moyens de déplacement”, search “Mercedes-Benz Classe B”). A dealer for the brand can also check, using the vehicle identification number (VIN), that recalls have been carried out.
Real monthly cost
Fuel, insurance, maintenance and depreciation, excluding finance. Move the slider to match your mileage. How it is calculated
| Fuel or electricity | €116 |
|---|---|
| Insurance | €134 |
| Maintenance | €24 |
| Depreciation | €83 |
| Total per month | €357 |
⚠ Estimates to treat with caution
- NEDC consumption (older, more optimistic than WLTP) as no WLTP figure is published: fuel is probably slightly underestimated.
- Maintenance: published servicing price plus an estimated allowance for tyres and brakes.
Calculation details (12,000 km a year)
- Fuel (diesel)€116
200 CDI version: combined consumption of 4.3 L/100 km, increased by 15% for real-world driving, at 2.347 €/L, for 1,000 km a month.
4.3 × 1.15 × 2.347 € × 10 = €116
Diesel price: French national average on 7 October 2026.
- Insurance€134
Average monthly premium published for this model by insurance comparison sites (comprehensive cover when stated). Your premium depends on your profile.
- Maintenance€24
Servicing and wear parts (tyres, brakes) for 12,000 km a year, per month.
- Depreciation€83
Value lost in a year by a typical example, from the average drop in valuation per year of age (yearly medians of listings), per month.
Inspection checklist
Mercedes-Benz Classe B II (W246) — inspection checklist
Things to check
- Faire vérifier au numéro de série, en concession Mercedes, les rappels (airbag passager 2014-2017, direction 2011-2013, durites de carburant, chaîne diesel).
- Sur un diesel, écouter le démarrage à froid et le ralenti : claquement d'injecteur ou de chaîne, fumée, voyant moteur ou défaut injection/EGR/FAP.
- Essayer la boîte 7G-DCT : à-coups à froid, hésitation en manœuvre, D/R lent à s'enclencher.
- Contrôler l'embrayage et le volant moteur : patinage, vibrations, bruit au ralenti.
- Demander les factures d'entretien et de remplacement (embrayage, injection, boîte) : sans elles, vous achetez un risque ouvert.
Questions to ask the seller
- Les rappels (airbag passager, direction, durites, tendeur de chaîne) ont-ils été effectués ? Avez-vous les justificatifs ?
- L'embrayage, le volant moteur ou les injecteurs ont-ils été remplacés, et à quel kilométrage ?
- La boîte 7G-DCT a-t-elle eu des défauts, et la vidange de boîte est-elle faite ?
Test-drive tip: read the fault codes
A warning light that is off proves nothing: a fault may have been cleared just before the viewing. A Bluetooth OBD2 scanner, plugged in under the steering wheel and read on your phone, shows stored codes and whether all emissions readiness tests have run since the last reset.
Electric or hybrid equivalent
No direct electric or hybrid equivalent in our guides. Simulate combustion vs electric cost
Alternatives
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Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan
I · 2014–2020
- Price
- €9,490 – €16,990
- Reliability
- 4/5
- Fuel types
- Petrol, Diesel
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BMW Série 2 Active Tourer
I (F45) · 2014–2021
- Reliability
- 2.5/5
- Fuel types
- Petrol, Diesel
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Volkswagen Touran
II · since 2015
- Price
- €13,645 – €48,680
- Reliability
- 4/5
- Fuel types
- Petrol, Diesel
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Citroën C4 Picasso
II · 2013–2022
- Price
- €6,045 – €14,130
- Reliability
- 2.5/5
- Fuel types
- Petrol, Diesel
Before you buy: check and equip
Check the history
Before paying, check the administrative status (lien, objection, declared claims) and the mileage recorded at the roadworthiness test.
Read fault codes
An OBD scanner plugged in under the steering wheel shows stored fault codes, even with warning lights off: useful during the test drive.
Parts and maintenance
Compare prices of parts for the Mercedes-Benz Classe B II (W246) (timing, brakes, filters) to estimate the repairs to plan for.
Insure the car
Insurance prices vary widely from one model to another: get a quote before signing.
Frequently asked questions
La Mercedes Classe B W246 est-elle sûre ?
Euro NCAP lui a attribué cinq étoiles en 2011, et l'organisme l'a nommée meilleure petite monospace de 2011.
Quel est le volume du coffre de la Classe B W246 ?
488 litres selon Caroom (1 547 litres banquette rabattue) ; la fiche L'argus d'une 200 de 2012 indique 486 litres.
Quelle motorisation choisir ?
Fiches-auto juge le diesel 200 CDI de 136 ch le plus répandu et un bon équilibre entre polyvalence et prix ; le 200 essence de 156 ch est jugé plus agréable et silencieux.
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