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.