The AUTOTRONIC continuously variable automatic transmission will do the shifting for you if you wish. It recognises your personal driving style and adjusts the engine speed accordingly.
Thanks to the continuously variable design of AUTOTRONIC, the B-Class accelerates without interruptions to the power delivery – in other words exceptionally smoothly. And because the engine always operates in the optimal engine speed range, AUTOTRONIC also ensures low consumption.
By nudging the selector lever or pressing the optional steering wheel gearshift buttons, you can also change manually between the virtual gears – for an even sportier drive.
The B-Class's standard manual transmissions are characterised by short shift travel and smooth, precise gearshifting.
The 5-speed manual transmission is standard equipment in the B 150, B 150 BlueEFFICIENCY, B 170, B 170 BlueEFFICIENCY, B 170 NGT BlueEFFICIENCY, B 180 CDI and B 200 models. The 6-speed manual transmission is standard in the B 200 TURBO, B 180 CDI and B 200 CDI models.