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Parker’s reviews of the Mercedes-Benz car range. Read professional reviews, including full performance figures and options data, browse the gallery for each car and research thousands of user reviews for potential problems.

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A-Class

2005 on

Mercedes-Benz A-Class Hatchback 2005 on
  • Loads of interior space and Merc badge
  • It's not cheap

1998 to 2004

Mercedes-Benz A-Class Hatchback 1998 to 2004
  • Interior space, compact body, badge.
  • Firm ride, high price.
B-Class

2005 on

Mercedes-Benz B-Class Hatchback 2005 on
  • Extremely versatile; upmarket badge
  • Upmarket price tag
C-Class

2007 on

Mercedes-Benz C-Class Saloon Saloon 2007 on
  • Wide engine choice, comfortable, sophisticated
  • Sat nav/stereo system could be more intuitive
Mercedes-Benz C-Class Estate Estate 2008 on
  • Refined comfort, good choice of engines, versatile, great equipment levels
  • Fiddly audio-navigation system
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG AMG 2008 on

2000 to 2008

Mercedes-Benz C-Class Saloon Saloon 2000 to 2007
  • Prestige, brand image, slow depreciation
  • Earliest petrol engines were thirsty
Mercedes-Benz C-Class Estate Estate 2000 to 2008
  • Stylish design, practical
  • Lacks the space of bigger estates
Mercedes-Benz C-Class Sports Coupé Sports Coupé 2001 to 2008
  • Pretty looks and great engines
  • Overpriced, servicing is expensive

1993 to 2001

Mercedes-Benz C-Class Saloon Saloon 1993 to 2000
  • Prestige, quality, V6 engines, slow depreciation.
  • Audi A4 makes C-Class look expensive.
Mercedes-Benz C-Class Estate Estate 1996 to 2001
  • Prestige; quality; V6 engines; slow depreciation
  • Audi A4 makes C-Class look expensive
CL

2007 on

Mercedes-Benz CL Coupe 2007 on
  • Immense power; engineering masterpiece
  • Huge running costs; lacks the aura of an Aston or Bentley
Mercedes-Benz CL AMG AMG 2007 on
  • Incredible performance, luxury
  • Hardly understated

2000 to 2007

Mercedes-Benz CL Coupe 2000 to 2007
  • Prestige, presence, pace
  • Price, maybe a bit too discreet
CLK

2002 on

Mercedes-Benz CLK Coupé Coupé 2002 on
  • Looks, image, quality
  • Expensive options
Mercedes-Benz CLK Cabriolet Cabriolet 2003 on
  • Looks, quality
  • Expensive to run
Mercedes-Benz CLK AMG AMG 2002 on
  • A practical supercar with understated looks
  • Performance and comfort compromise each other

1997 to 2003

Mercedes-Benz CLK Coupé Coupé 1997 to 2002
  • Quality; safety; style
  • Dull steering
Mercedes-Benz CLK Cabriolet Cabriolet 1998 to 2003
  • Quality; safety; style
  • Dull steering
CLS

2005 on

Mercedes-Benz CLS Coupé Coupé 2005 on
  • Less common than E-class; good to drive
  • Unconventional styling; compromised space for four-door
Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG AMG 2005 on
  • More elegant than an M5
  • But not quite as focused
E-Class

2002 on

Mercedes-Benz E-Class Saloon Saloon 2002 on
  • 2006 facelift has added elegance and comfort
  • Early electrical reliability problems
Mercedes-Benz E-Class Estate Estate 2003 on
  • 2006 facelift has added elegance and comfort
  • Early electrical reliability problems
Mercedes-Benz E-Class AMG AMG 2002 on
  • Wins the horsepower game, huge estate
  • Not an icon like the BMW M5

1995 to 2003

Mercedes-Benz E-Class Saloon Saloon 1995 to 2002
  • Prestige, longevity, integrity, low depreciation
  • Most expensive choice in the class
Mercedes-Benz E-Class Estate Estate 1996 to 2003
  • Prestige; longevity; integrity; low depreciation
  • Most expensive choice in the class

1985 to 1996

GL-Class

2006 on

Mercedes-Benz GL-Class Estate 2006 on
  • Comfort, practicality, image
  • Expensive, huge size
M-Class

2005 on

Mercedes-Benz M-Class Hatchback 2005 on
  • Stylish, outstanding diesels
  • For seven seats you'll need the £14,000 more expensive GL-Class

1998 to 2005

Mercedes-Benz M-Class Station Wagon 1998 to 2005
  • Refinement, space, image.
  • Minor niggles.
R-Class

2006 on

Mercedes-Benz R-Class Estate 2006 on
  • Seats six in luxury; luxury cruising
  • Bulky around town; seat position for rear-most passengers
S-Class

2006 on

Mercedes-Benz S-Class Saloon 2006 on
  • Exceptional refinement
  • Needs optional gadgets to aid reversing
Mercedes-Benz S-Class AMG AMG 2006 on

1999 to 2006

1991 to 1999

Mercedes-Benz S-Class Saloon 1991 to 1999
  • Pedigree, quality, engineering.
  • Size, sky-high running costs, fat-cat image.
SL-Class

2002 on

Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Convertible 2002 on
  • Sleek and purposeful styling, effortless performance, coupe feel with roof up
  • 2008 restyle a little heavy-handed, expensive options
Mercedes-Benz SL-Class AMG AMG 2002 on

1989 to 2002

Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Convertible 1989 to 2002
  • Status; quality
  • SLK is prettier, less costly and less pretentious

1980 to 1990

SLK

2004 on

Mercedes-Benz SLK Roadster 2004 on
  • Good looks, good to drive and a trick roof
  • More powerful models are expensive
Mercedes-Benz SLK AMG AMG 2004 on
  • Thundering performance, AMG styling additions
  • Not as nimble as a Porsche Boxster, slow-witted manual mode

1996 to 2004

Mercedes-Benz SLK Roadster 1996 to 2004
  • Clever roof, strong image
  • Firm ride
SLR McLaren

2003 on

Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Convertible 2003 on
  • Performance, exclusivity, build quality, engineering integrity
  • Lack of real driver engagement, awkward styling, brake feel, cramped cabin, weight, neither a luxury GT nor a hard-edged supercar
V-Class
Vaneo

2002 to 2005

Mercedes-Benz Vaneo Estate 2002 to 2005
  • Interior space, handling.
  • Rattly trim.
Viano

2004 on

Mercedes-Benz Viano Estate 2004 on
  • Seats eight, massive interior, good diesel option
  • Very big, unrefined and expensive