Registered new in Europe in 2018
The largest markets were Germany (24,755), Italy (7,840), France (6,562).
- Average mass
- 1,449 kg
- Average CO₂
- 168 g/km (WLTP)
- Average power
- 96 kW
- Fuel type recorded
- Diesel 50% · Petrol 50%
European Environment Agency, CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars · averages weighted by registrations; CO₂ is the type-approval value; fuel type as recorded at registration, where many non-plug-in hybrids appear as petrol · re-use permitted with acknowledgement
Engines
The most common engines in 2018 Mercedes-Benz B-Class cars on Dutch roads are the 1.6 petrol (90 kW, 121 hp), 1.6 petrol (115 kW, 154 hp) and 2.1 diesel (125 kW, 168 hp), out of 6 versions with at least 20 cars.
| Engine | Power | Cars |
|---|---|---|
| 1.6 petrol | 90 kW 121 hp | 1,839 |
| 1.6 petrol | 115 kW 154 hp | 184 |
| 2.1 diesel | 125 kW 168 hp | 76 |
| 2.1 diesel | 130 kW 174 hp | 55 |
| 1.5 diesel | 80 kW 107 hp | 41 |
| 2.1 diesel | 100 kW 134 hp | 24 |
RDW Open Data (CC0): registered passenger cars and their fuel data · engine size rounded to 0.1 litre, net maximum power · versions with at least 20 cars
Other years
New registrations in Europe by year (European Environment Agency) · a year gets its own page when at least three European sources cover it
In the Netherlands
2,285 first registered in 2018 are on Dutch roads; 17% arrived later as imports. Median list price when new: €38,414.
Most common APK defects
- Bandenspanning niet op juiste waarde873
- Band onvoldoende profiel284
- Dimlicht onjuist afgesteld240
- Band beschadigd196
- Kentekenplaatverlichting werkt niet (goed) / ontbreekt150
- Band(en) aanwezig met een profieldiepte van 1,6 t/m 2,5 mm149
- Ruitenwisserinstallatie geeft onvoldoende zicht105
- Mechanische delen van het remsysteem vertonen slijtage87
Colours
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles and APK defects (CC0) · defect descriptions in the RDW's Dutch wording
In the United Kingdom
3,870 cars built in 2018 were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, and 32 more were declared off the road (SORN).
Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124, year of manufacture) · Open Government Licence v3.0
MOT test results in Great Britain
In 2023, 3,918 of these cars first registered in 2018 took their annual MOT test. 87% passed first time; among all cars first registered in 2018 the figure was 84%.
| Failed on | These cars | All cars from 2018 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 6.4% | 5.2% |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 3.4% | 4.0% |
| Brakes | 1.6% | 2.9% |
| Visibility | 1.5% | 3.6% |
| Suspension | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Road Wheels | 0.4% | 0.2% |
DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023 (Department for Transport) · Open Government Licence v3.0 · first tests only; a fix made at the test station within the hour still counts as a fail
In Finland
271 of these cars first registered in 2018 were in use in Finland on 30 Jun 2026, with an average of 94,000 km on the odometer at their last inspection.
Traficom (Finnish Transport and Communications Agency), open data on vehicles in use · CC BY 4.0
In New Zealand
52 2018 cars are on the New Zealand register; 17% arrived as used imports, 77% were sold new in New Zealand.
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
Recalls in Canada
6 Transport Canada recalls for the 2018 Mercedes-Benz B-Class.
| 2025399 30 Jul 2025 | Visual System Issue: On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause a small part of the rearview camera image to be blocked. Canadian regulations require the full rear… |
| 2021507 11 Aug 2021 | Steering Issue: On certain vehicles, the power steering control unit may corrode. If this happens, moisture could enter the control unit and cause it to fail. This cou… |
| 2021210 7 Apr 2021 | Steering Issue: On certain vehicles, the universal joint connection on the steering shaft could loosen over time. As a result, there could be noise or a change in stee… |
| 2021041 1 Feb 2021 | Accessories Issue: On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the rearview camera image not to appear on the central display. Canadian regulations require the re… |
| 2020617 14 Dec 2020 | Steering Issue: On certain vehicles, the power steering control unit may corrode. If this happens, moisture could enter the control unit and cause it to fail. This co… |
| 2017490 10 Oct 2017 | Airbag On certain vehicles, electrostatic discharge, when combined with a broken clock spring and insufficient grounding of the steering components, could lead to an i… |
Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada