Interesting Facts About the Mercedes-Benz B-Class W245
The Mercedes‑Benz B‑Class first generation, coded W245 (also known as T245), entered the market in the mid‑2000s. Produced from June 2004 until 2011 at the Rastatt plant in Germany, it established the model as a compact MPV for the brand.
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Launch and Production Span
The W245 debuted in 2005 and remained in production until 2011, covering a full seven‑year run. Throughout its life it was built in Germany at Mercedes‑Benz’s Rastatt assembly facility.
2008 Facelift Refresh
In March 2008, three years after the start of production, Mercedes‑Benz introduced a facelifted version of the B‑Class. This redesign refreshed the exterior styling and updated several interior elements for the 245 series.
Mercedes‑Benz’s First Series‑Production EV
The first‑generation W245 also marked Mercedes‑Benz’s entry into series‑production electric vehicles, with the B‑Class Electric Drive becoming the brand’s inaugural EV offering.
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