Originally Posted by stickyshifter
OK it might not be that bad. But still. I don't think benz really needs to compete with the mini or similar categories. They can keep themselves high up there and keep their prestige name instead of being a rich man trying too hard to look like an "everyday man."
considering that the B-class is more than two feet longer, has two more doors, is [probably] considerably taller and overall much bigger than the mini, i don't think that is mercedes' target. besides, they have the Smart brand for that..
i never thought this car would have done well in the US anyway, so it's probably a good idea not to bring it over. the format is too european. i don't think there's any market for a luxury mini-minivan, mini-crossover, or whatever they say it is..