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Mercedes C200k Elegance: Test Drive

Date: 21 August 2007   |   Author:

Category: Upper medium
Prices: £22,950-£35,475
Key rival: BMW 3-series

What's new: Mercedes is right back in the game with the new C-class. We tried the entry-level petrol C200 with the Merc-essential auto gearbox.

Excellent: The new saloon is a massive step up from the old one, with refinement and driving dynamics both leaping forward. The 184PS engine's also plenty powerful enough, even if the noise isn't dramatic.

Good: Practicality isn't left behind, especially in the large boot, and the interior generally feels reassuring expensive and well put together, if a little dominated by black. And you only pay an extra 2.5ppm for the £1095 auto gearbox.

Average: In Elegance trim, the C-class isn't much of a styling evolution from the last car, and can look ungainly in places.

Poor: The C-class is still expensive, with a high 39.7ppm compared with rivals. Our car didn't feel over-specced despite the £5000 worth of options (and that's without satnav).

Verdict: A very satisfying car to live with, but you pay for the benefits over prestige opposition.


Verdict


A very satisfying car to live with, but you pay for the benefits over prestige opposition.

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