Mercedes-Benz C250 Bluetec

MATT SAUNDERS

FIRST VERDICT As complete as any compact estate, and typically laid back to drive THE MERCEDES C-CLASS ESTATE isn’t one of those added-practicality German execs that rivals its saloon sibling for popularity, but that balance may shift a little in favour of the estate with this W205 model generation. There’s not only more cargo space on offer – 490 litres going on 1510 with the seats down, the latter a segment best – but also optional self-levelling air suspension to take advantage of. The latter is sure to go down well with the towing fraternity. Growing 80mm between the axles and almost 100mm overall, the new C-class offers 45mm more second-row legroom than its predecessor. Space up front is excellent, and the boot is well packaged, with flat sides and a flat, wide…

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Autocar (Digital) - 1 Issue, 23/07/2014

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