Mercedes-Benz B 200 Review

I sat anxiously in a showroom Mercedes CLS while the salesman processed my paperwork for a test drive. Even in repose, the CLS is a magnificent machine. Soaking in that heady blend of pomp, luxury and circumstance, I wondered if my spin in the B200 (available in Canada and Europe) would capture any of that Mercedes quintessence. Perched at the opposite end of the luxury ladder, the B200 cost one-sixth of a CLS. Sometimes, brand extension works (Bentley Continental GT) and sometimes, it doesnt (VW Phaeton). So where does the B 200 fit in Herr Doktor Benz pantheon of pomp and circumstance?

01-01-1970 03:33:27 | The Truth About Cars