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Added 30th July, 2021
By Jonathan Crouch
Mercedes’ fifth generation C-Class has taken a big step forward, thinks Jonathan Crouch
Added 26th March, 2021
Mercedes’ fifth generation C-Class Estate looks a more complete package, thinks Jonathan Crouch
Added 8th March, 2021
With this udated ‘W205’-series C-Class, the achilees heel of the original version of this MK4 model (it’s rumbly old 2.1-litre diesel engine) was impressively dispatched. The replacement 2.0-litre unit is difficult to better from this era if you’re looking for a refined black pump-fuelled option in this class. And for the increasing number of business buyers who aren’t, the clever mild hybrid C200 petrol variant introduced as part of this facelift is certainly worth a look. There’s impressive engineering elsewhere in the range too. In the 2018-2020 era, Mercedes was the only brand in this segment to deliver both petrol and diesel Plug-in options, the only one to offer the option of air suspension and the only brand to retain V8 power at the top of the range. In short, if you care what lies beneath the bonnet and you’re browsing in this sector for a mid-sized premium badged saloon or estate from this period, the C-Class remains a very difficult car to ignore. In summary, the 2018-era model update gives used buyers a reason to give this fourth generation C-Class a second look. It used to be easy to pigeonhole buyers amongst the three main protagonists in this sector; a 3 Series for the driving enthusiast, an A4 for the technophile and a C-Class as a compromise badge-equity choice. In this form, this Mercedes is now a great deal more than that. It blurs those boundaries. And makes your choice in this segment just that little bit more pleasantly difficult.
Added 7th December, 2018
It used to be quite easy to pigeonhole the three main premium contenders in the compact executive sector. A BMW 3 Series gave you a sporty drive, while an Audi A4 offered a nice cabin and a bit of hi-tech. If you went beyond these two and considered a Mercedes C-Class at all, you were probably a more mature buyer with priorities that didn’t really fit into either category. It was a bit of a compromise, badge equity choice. But it isn’t in this ‘W205’-series MK4 model form. Potential Audi customers will like the high technology - the intelligent headlamps, the class-leading safety kit and so. Wavering BMW buyers may be tempted by neat Agilty Select performance driving system and the unique air suspension option. And both groups will appreciate the far-reaching running cost savings that in day-to-day terms, made ownership of the Three Pointed Star in this sector surprisingly affordable. Find a well looked-after example and you’ll enjoy this car very much.
Added 29th March, 2018
The pretty Mercedes C-Class Cabriolet gets an improved engine range and extra cabin tech in its latest form. Jonathan Crouch looks at what’s on offer.
Added 23rd March, 2018
By Car and Driving
The C-Class Coupe serves up a low key but high concept slice of modern Mercedes design. June Neary tries it.
This improved Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe is better placed than ever before to put one over on its domestic rivals. Jonathan Crouch reports.
Added 9th March, 2018
It used to be quite easy to pigeonhole the three main premium contenders in the compact executive sector. A BMW 3 Series gave you a sporty drive, while an Audi A4 offered a nice cabin and a bit of hi-tech. If you went beyond these two and considered a Mercedes C-Class at all, you were probably a more mature buyer with priorities that didn’t really fit into either category. It was a bit of a compromise, badge equity choice. This MK4 C-Class model changed that kind of thinking though. It turned out to be more than good enough to make significant inroads amongst customers who once would have thought little before signing again on the dotted line for yet another German C-Class arch-rival. Potential Audi customers will like the high technology - the intelligent headlamps, the class-leading safety kit and so. Wavering BMW buyers may be tempted by neat Agility Select performance driving system and the unique air suspension option. And both groups will appreciate the efficient engines. Are there issues? Well we’re concerned about the number of niggly issues customers have reported, so choose carefully. But find a well built, well looked-after version of this MK4 C-Class and you’ll get yourself a very sophisticated contender indeed.
Added 22nd July, 2016 , updated 11th May, 2018
By Car & Driving
Can Mercedes more efficient biturbo engine provide the same thrills as the old 6.2-litre V8? The experts at Car & Driving check out the Mercedes-AMG C63 Coupe.
Added 27th May, 2016 , updated 6th April, 2018
The C 43 is a more sensible sort of Mercedes-AMG C-Class - but it’s still pretty quick and capable. Jonathan Crouch checks out the revised version.
Added 22nd April, 2016 , updated 27th April, 2018
If you’re looking at paying over six figures for a high performance luxury Mercedes-convertible model, then don’t. Not at least until you’ve looked at this car, the improved C 63 Cabriolet. Jonathan Crouch checks it out.
Added 2nd October, 2015
No luxury brand - come to think of it, no other brand of any kind - offers a wider choice when it comes to coupe motoring than Mercedes-Benz. This C-Class Coupe may be one of the marque’s more affordable offerings when it comes to this kind of car, but it still feels of very high quality indeed. But that you would expect. What might be more of a surprise is just how satisfying a driver’s machine this model can be, especially in its more powerful forms thanks to clever suspension and a hi-tech range of engines. The top C63 AMG is a potential BMW M3-beater and you can get much of its capability in the six cylinder C350 model too. Even more affordable versions - a C220 CDI diesel variant for example - can be remarkably rewarding on the right road, even if the sporty AMG add-ons do slightly affect running costs. You could argue that many potential Mercedes buyers won’t especially value this car’s more dynamic repertoire - and you might be right. Important though, we think, for the Stuttgart brand to show that it was capable of providing it. If that was the intention, then the job’s been done well. Ultimately, it’s enough to make this first generation C-Class coupe a surprisingly compelling used car choice.
Added 17th October, 2014 , updated 31st August, 2018
The Mercedes-AMG C 63 gets smarter looks, a digital interor and a new gearbox. Jonathan Crouch presides over the changes made to an old favourite.
Added 17th April, 2014 , updated 16th April, 2014
By Andy Enright
The Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG did the unthinkable. It made BMW’s M3 seem a bit undercooked. Yes, there was still an element of the hot rod about that giant engine plumbed into such a modestly-sized car but you didn’t have to drive far down the road to realise that here was a car with proper steering and suspension crafted with care and rare talent. That engine will be remembered as a classic of its kind and endows this Mercedes with real charisma. Whether you choose saloon, coupe or estate, the C63 AMG remains one of the finest performance cars available at any price.
Added 28th February, 2014 , updated 25th February, 2014
In third generation guise, the Mercedes-Benz C-Class matured from an also-ran to a class act. Most importantly for used buyers, the horrible build quality of the previous MK2 model was firmly consigned to the past when this one arrived in 2007, Mercedes realising that such cost-cutting was sending buyers elsewhere. The facelifted post-2010 versions we’ve been looking at here are well worth seeking out if your budget will stretch, thanks to their more efficient engines and extra equipment. As for which variant you should choose, well a CDI diesel may be the obvious way to go but don’t overlook the C180 BlueEFFICIENCY petrol-engined variant if your mileages are a bit more modest. Recommended.
Added 25th November, 2013
By Steve Walker
A pre-owned Mercedes C-Class remains the safe bet it always has been but the third generation car has more strings to its bow. With a range set-up to provide sportiness as well as comfort and quality, Mercedes succeeded here in broadening the appeal of its compact executive stalwart. This C-Class remains very much a Mercedes-Benz for those that want one but the sharper looks and chassis mean that this car is also worthy of consideration by buyers who might not have seen themselves as Mercedes drivers in the past.
Added 1st April, 2009
Choose the right specification and you’ll have a safe, solid investment and a car that will serve you well for years to come.
Added 8th February, 2008
Opt for a used second generation Mercedes C-class and aside from the initial whack in the wallet, you really can’t lose. They are reliable, fun to drive, relatively spacious and are undoubtedly the classiest option in the junior executive market sector.
Added 11th October, 2005
If you’re looking for a dependable estate that doesn’t need to shout its merits too loudly, the quietly stylish Mercedes C-class could well be just about perfect. If you need a budget option, take a look at the C200 Classic, the C280 Sport is the best choice for those who are looking for a bit of go, and the C250TD Elegance will be a willing partner if you’re looking for long-term commitment. Whatever model you choose, you can’t go that far wrong. Just don’t expect to be the last word in urban cool.
BYJONATHAN CROUCH
Added 11th August, 2005
The Mercedes C-Class Sports Coupe is, after the initial crippling blow to the wallet, surprisingly affordable to run. It has proved reliable and is in major demand amongst young upwardly mobiles. Specify either a Twinpulse or a diesel in silver and you’ll have buyers queuing up when it comes to sell. Which, given the car’s inherent qualities, might not be any time soon.
If outright size isn’t a priority but elegance and engineering integrity are, a used Mercedes C-Class estate is the prefect choice. Our selection would be an early C270CDi but there are a number of standouts. Only the C240 appears a weak link.