Mercedes-Benz B-class Transmission Information in Quick-to-Read Graphs

Average transmission load (Nm)

Quick notes on Mercedes-Benz B-class transmission

    • Drive: Front wheel drive
    • Gearbox construction: Automatic, Manual
    • Transmission type: 8 DCT, 6 MT, 7 DCT, 7 G-DCT
    • Average acceleration: 8.2 s to 60 mph
    • Average torque: 283 Nm
    • Weight to torque ratio: 5 kg to 1 Nm
    • Average weight: 1422 kg / 3136 lbs
    • Maximum load for transmission: 2052 kg / 4525 lbs
    • Gearboxy rating: 8 / 10

Gearbox types in 2019 Mercedes-Benz B-class through generations

  • B 200d —8 DCT (320 Nm)
  • B 220d —8 DCT (400 Nm)
  • B 180 —6 MT (200 Nm)
  • B 200 —6 MT (250 Nm)
  • B 180d —7 DCT (260 Nm)
  • B 250 —7 DCT (350 Nm)
  • B 220 —7 G-DCT (300 Nm)
  • B 160 —6 MT (180 Nm)
  • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • B 200d 8 DCT—7.9 s to 60 mph (8.3 s to 100 kmh )
  • B 220d 8 DCT—6.8 s to 60 mph (7.2 s to 100 kmh )
  • B 180 6 MT—8.9 s to 60 mph (9.4 s to 100 kmh )
  • B 200 6 MT—8.1 s to 60 mph (8.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • B 180d 7 DCT—10.2 s to 60 mph (10.7 s to 100 kmh )
  • B 250 7 DCT—6.1 s to 60 mph (6.4 s to 100 kmh )
  • B 220 7 G-DCT—6.7 s to 60 mph (7.1 s to 100 kmh )
  • B 160 6 MT—10.7 s to 60 mph (11.3 s to 100 kmh )
    Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    B 200d Automatic 8 DCT Front wheel drive - -
    B 220d Automatic 8 DCT Front wheel drive - -
    B 180 Manual 6 MT Front wheel drive - -
    B 200 Manual 6 MT Front wheel drive - -
    B 180d Automatic 7 DCT Front wheel drive - -
    B 250 Automatic 7 DCT Front wheel drive - -
    B 220 Automatic 7 G-DCT Front wheel drive - -
    B 160 Manual 6 MT Front wheel drive - -
    Vehicle B 200d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 DCT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm -
    Transmission efficiency -
    Vehicle B 220d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 DCT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm -
    Transmission efficiency -
    Vehicle B 180
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm -
    Transmission efficiency -
    Vehicle B 200
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm -
    Transmission efficiency -
    Vehicle B 180d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7 DCT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm -
    Transmission efficiency -
    Vehicle B 250
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7 DCT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm -
    Transmission efficiency -
    Vehicle B 220
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7 G-DCT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm -
    Transmission efficiency -
    Vehicle B 160
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm -
    Transmission efficiency -

    Quick notes on Mercedes-Benz B-class transmission

      • Drive: Front wheel drive, All wheel drive (4x4)
      • Gearbox construction: Automatic, Manual
      • Transmission type: 7 G-DCT, 6 MT
      • Average acceleration: 9.2 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 4361 rpm
      • Average torque: 272 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 5 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1476 kg / 3255 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2151 kg / 4743 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 8 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2014 Mercedes-Benz B-class through generations

  • B 160 CDI —7 G-DCT (240 Nm)
  • B 180 CDI —6 MT (260 Nm)
  • B 200 CDI —7 G-DCT (300 Nm)
  • B 180 —7 G-DCT (200 Nm)
  • B 220 CDI —7 G-DCT (350 Nm)
  • B 200 —7 G-DCT (270 Nm)
  • B 250 —7 G-DCT (350 Nm)
  • B 220 —7 G-DCT (300 Nm)
  • B 160 —6 MT (180 Nm)
  • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • B 160 CDI 7 G-DCT—13.6 s to 60 mph (14.3 s to 100 kmh )
  • B 180 CDI 6 MT—11 s to 60 mph (11.6 s to 100 kmh )
  • B 200 CDI 7 G-DCT—9.3 s to 60 mph (9.8 s to 100 kmh )
  • B 180 7 G-DCT—8.6 s to 60 mph (9.1 s to 100 kmh )
  • B 220 CDI 7 G-DCT—7.9 s to 60 mph (8.3 s to 100 kmh )
  • B 200 7 G-DCT—8.6 s to 60 mph (9.1 s to 100 kmh )
  • B 250 7 G-DCT—6.4 s to 60 mph (6.7 s to 100 kmh )
  • B 220 7 G-DCT—7.1 s to 60 mph (7.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • B 160 6 MT—10.2 s to 60 mph (10.7 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • B 160 CDI 7 G-DCT—2750-4000 rpm.
  • B 180 CDI 6 MT—4000 rpm.
  • B 200 CDI 7 G-DCT—3400-4400 rpm.
  • B 180 7 G-DCT—5000 rpm.
  • B 220 CDI 7 G-DCT—3600-3800 rpm.
  • B 200 7 G-DCT—5000 rpm.
  • B 250 7 G-DCT—5500 rpm.
  • B 220 7 G-DCT—5500 rpm.
  • B 160 6 MT—4500-6000 rpm.
  • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    B 160 CDI Automatic 7 G-DCT Front wheel drive 2750-4000 rpm. 96%
    B 180 CDI Manual 6 MT Front wheel drive 4000 rpm. 91%
    B 200 CDI Automatic 7 G-DCT All wheel drive (4x4) 3400-4400 rpm. 96%
    B 180 Automatic 7 G-DCT Front wheel drive 5000 rpm. 84%
    B 220 CDI Automatic 7 G-DCT All wheel drive (4x4) 3600-3800 rpm. 96%
    B 200 Automatic 7 G-DCT Front wheel drive 5000 rpm. 84%
    B 250 Automatic 7 G-DCT All wheel drive (4x4) 5500 rpm. 79%
    B 220 Automatic 7 G-DCT All wheel drive (4x4) 5500 rpm. 79%
    B 160 Manual 6 MT Front wheel drive 4500-6000 rpm. 91%
    Vehicle B 160 CDI
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7 G-DCT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 2750-4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle B 180 CDI
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle B 200 CDI
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7 G-DCT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 3400-4400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle B 180
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7 G-DCT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle B 220 CDI
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7 G-DCT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 3600-3800 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle B 200
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7 G-DCT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle B 250
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7 G-DCT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle B 220
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7 G-DCT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle B 160
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4500-6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%

    Quick notes on Mercedes-Benz B-class transmission

      • Drive: Front wheel drive, All wheel drive (4x4)
      • Gearbox construction: Automatic
      • Transmission type: 7 G-DCT, 7G-DCT
      • Average acceleration: 9.2 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 4250 rpm
      • Average torque: 278 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 5 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1478 kg / 3259 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2153 kg / 4747 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 8 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2012 Mercedes-Benz B-class through generations

  • B 180 —7 G-DCT (200 Nm)
  • B 180 CDI —7G-DCT (260 Nm)
  • B 200 CDI —7G-DCT (300 Nm)
  • B 200 —7 G-DCT (250 Nm)
  • B 160 CDI —7G-DCT (240 Nm)
  • B 180 1.8 CDI —7G-DCT (250 Nm)
  • B 220 CDI —7G-DCT (350 Nm)
  • B 250 —7G-DCT (350 Nm)
  • B 220 —7G-DCT (300 Nm)
  • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • B 180 7 G-DCT—9.7 s to 60 mph (10.2 s to 100 kmh )
  • B 180 CDI 7G-DCT—11.3 s to 60 mph (11.9 s to 100 kmh )
  • B 200 CDI 7G-DCT—8.8 s to 60 mph (9.3 s to 100 kmh )
  • B 200 7 G-DCT—8 s to 60 mph (8.4 s to 100 kmh )
  • B 160 CDI 7G-DCT—13.3 s to 60 mph (14 s to 100 kmh )
  • B 180 1.8 CDI 7G-DCT—10.2 s to 60 mph (10.7 s to 100 kmh )
  • B 220 CDI 7G-DCT—7.9 s to 60 mph (8.3 s to 100 kmh )
  • B 250 7G-DCT—6.5 s to 60 mph (6.8 s to 100 kmh )
  • B 220 7G-DCT—7.1 s to 60 mph (7.5 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • B 180 7 G-DCT—5000 rpm.
  • B 180 CDI 7G-DCT—4000 rpm.
  • B 200 CDI 7G-DCT—3600-4400 rpm.
  • B 200 7 G-DCT—5300 rpm.
  • B 160 CDI 7G-DCT—2750-4000 rpm.
  • B 180 1.8 CDI 7G-DCT—3200-4600 rpm.
  • B 220 CDI 7G-DCT—3400-4000 rpm.
  • B 250 7G-DCT—5500 rpm.
  • B 220 7G-DCT—5500 rpm.
  • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    B 180 Automatic 7 G-DCT Front wheel drive 5000 rpm. 84%
    B 180 CDI Automatic 7G-DCT Front wheel drive 4000 rpm. 91%
    B 200 CDI Automatic 7G-DCT Front wheel drive 3600-4400 rpm. 96%
    B 200 Automatic 7 G-DCT Front wheel drive 5300 rpm. 79%
    B 160 CDI Automatic 7G-DCT Front wheel drive 2750-4000 rpm. 96%
    B 180 1.8 CDI Automatic 7G-DCT Front wheel drive 3200-4600 rpm. 96%
    B 220 CDI Automatic 7G-DCT Front wheel drive 3400-4000 rpm. 96%
    B 250 Automatic 7G-DCT Front wheel drive 5500 rpm. 79%
    B 220 Automatic 7G-DCT All wheel drive (4x4) 5500 rpm. 79%
    Vehicle B 180
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7 G-DCT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle B 180 CDI
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7G-DCT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle B 200 CDI
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7G-DCT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 3600-4400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle B 200
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7 G-DCT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5300 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle B 160 CDI
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7G-DCT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 2750-4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle B 180 1.8 CDI
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7G-DCT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 3200-4600 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle B 220 CDI
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7G-DCT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 3400-4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle B 250
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7G-DCT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle B 220
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7G-DCT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%

    Quick notes on Mercedes-Benz B-class transmission

      • Drive: Front wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Manual, Automatic
      • Transmission type: 5 MT, 6 MT, 7 Autotronic
      • Average acceleration: 9.4 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 4930 rpm
      • Average torque: 234 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 6 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1379 kg / 3041 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2009 kg / 4430 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 8 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2008 Mercedes-Benz B-class through generations

  • B 170 —5 MT (155 Nm)
  • B 180 CDI —6 MT (250 Nm)
  • B 200 —5 MT (185 Nm)
  • B 200 CDI —6 MT (300 Nm)
  • B 200 Turbo —7 Autotronic (280 Nm)
  • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • B 170 5 MT—10.7 s to 60 mph (11.3 s to 100 kmh )
  • B 180 CDI 6 MT—10.7 s to 60 mph (11.3 s to 100 kmh )
  • B 200 5 MT—9.6 s to 60 mph (10.1 s to 100 kmh )
  • B 200 CDI 6 MT—9.1 s to 60 mph (9.6 s to 100 kmh )
  • B 200 Turbo 7 Autotronic—7 s to 60 mph (7.4 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • B 170 5 MT—5500 rpm.
  • B 180 CDI 6 MT—4200 rpm.
  • B 200 5 MT—5750 rpm.
  • B 200 CDI 6 MT—4200 rpm.
  • B 200 Turbo 7 Autotronic—5000 rpm.
  • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    B 170 Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 5500 rpm. 79%
    B 180 CDI Manual 6 MT Front wheel drive 4200 rpm. 91%
    B 200 Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 5750 rpm. 69%
    B 200 CDI Manual 6 MT Front wheel drive 4200 rpm. 91%
    B 200 Turbo Automatic 7 Autotronic Front wheel drive 5000 rpm. 84%
    Vehicle B 170
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle B 180 CDI
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4200 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle B 200
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5750 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%
    Vehicle B 200 CDI
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4200 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle B 200 Turbo
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7 Autotronic
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%

    Quick notes on Mercedes-Benz B-class transmission

      • Drive: Front wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Manual, Automatic
      • Transmission type: 5 MT, 6 MT, 1 Autotronic, 7 Autotronic
      • Average acceleration: 10 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 4975 rpm
      • Average torque: 218 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 6 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1366 kg / 3012 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 1996 kg / 4401 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 6 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2005 Mercedes-Benz B-class through generations

  • B 150 —5 MT (140 Nm)
  • B 170 —5 MT (155 Nm)
  • B 180 CDI —6 MT (250 Nm)
  • B 200 —5 MT (185 Nm)
  • B 200 CDI —1 Autotronic (300 Nm)
  • B 200 Turbo —7 Autotronic (280 Nm)
  • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • B 150 5 MT—12.5 s to 60 mph (13.2 s to 100 kmh )
  • B 170 5 MT—10.7 s to 60 mph (11.3 s to 100 kmh )
  • B 180 CDI 6 MT—10.7 s to 60 mph (11.3 s to 100 kmh )
  • B 200 5 MT—9.6 s to 60 mph (10.1 s to 100 kmh )
  • B 200 CDI 1 Autotronic—9.2 s to 60 mph (9.7 s to 100 kmh )
  • B 200 Turbo 7 Autotronic—7 s to 60 mph (7.4 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • B 150 5 MT—5200 rpm.
  • B 170 5 MT—5500 rpm.
  • B 180 CDI 6 MT—4200 rpm.
  • B 200 5 MT—5750 rpm.
  • B 200 CDI 1 Autotronic—4200 rpm.
  • B 200 Turbo 7 Autotronic—5000 rpm.
  • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    B 150 Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 5200 rpm. 79%
    B 170 Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 5500 rpm. 79%
    B 180 CDI Manual 6 MT Front wheel drive 4200 rpm. 91%
    B 200 Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 5750 rpm. 69%
    B 200 CDI Automatic 1 Autotronic Front wheel drive 4200 rpm. 91%
    B 200 Turbo Automatic 7 Autotronic Front wheel drive 5000 rpm. 84%
    Vehicle B 150
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5200 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle B 170
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle B 180 CDI
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4200 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle B 200
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5750 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%
    Vehicle B 200 CDI
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 1 Autotronic
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4200 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle B 200 Turbo
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 7 Autotronic
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%