There's the potential for quite a shift here in the segment hierarchy for mid-sized premium badged estates. To be frank, in its previous guises, the C-Class Estate was a car you usually chose more because it was a Mercedes than because it was intrinsically better than its Audi A4 Avant and BMW 3 Series Touring arch-rivals. But this fifth generation station wagon 'C' could potentially tempt you on grounds other than mere badge equity.
It now has a bigger boot. And the segment's classiest and most sophisticated cabin. We also think it has the best interior media set-up. And when it comes to issues of ride and refinement - the things that really matter to potential business customers - there's the potential for class-leading drive dynamics too. The other thing that really matters to those customers is running cost efficiency; well, this Mercedes is class-leading there too. If you're in the market for a car of this kind, that all makes this 'C' a compelling proposition. It'll be interesting to see how BMW and Audi fight back.

Audio and onboard settings control on multifunction steering wheel

Active bonnet pedestrian safety measure which detects an impact and raises bonnet

Rear top tether child seat ISOFIX attachment

Central locking with interior switch, automatic locking and crash sensor with emergency opening function

19" AMG multi spoke light alloy wheels painted black with high sheen finish

Adaptive brake system with HOLD function and brake drying in the wet

Dashboard, instrument panel and beltlines in ARTICO man made leather in nappa look

Black open pore aluminium lines wood trim with centre console in black fine structure look

Electric windows with one touch opening/closing and obstruction sensors

THERMATIC 2 zone automatic climate control

Ambient lighting with projection of brand logo

Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07

NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09

Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage

Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years

Man Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years

Mercedes-Benz C Class Estate

C200 AMG Line Premium Plus 5dr 9G-Tronic