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A-Class
2005 on
Hatchback 2005 on
Loads of interior space and Merc badge
It's not cheap
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1998 to 2004
Hatchback 1998 to 2004
Interior space, compact body, badge.
Firm ride, high price.
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B-Class
2005 on
Hatchback 2005 on
Extremely versatile; upmarket badge
Upmarket price tag
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C-Class
2007 on
Saloon 2007 on
Wide engine choice, comfortable, sophisticated
Sat nav/stereo system could be more intuitive
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Estate 2008 on
Refined comfort, good choice of engines, versatile, great equipment levels
Fiddly audio-navigation system
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2000 to 2008
Saloon 2000 to 2007
Prestige, brand image, slow depreciation
Earliest petrol engines were thirsty
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Estate 2000 to 2008
Stylish design, practical
Lacks the space of bigger estates
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Sports Coupé 2001 to 2008
Pretty looks and great engines
Overpriced, servicing is expensive
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1993 to 2001
Saloon 1993 to 2000
Prestige, quality, V6 engines, slow depreciation.
Audi A4 makes C-Class look expensive.
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Estate 1996 to 2001
Prestige; quality; V6 engines; slow depreciation
Audi A4 makes C-Class look expensive
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CL
2007 on
Coupe 2007 on
Immense power; engineering masterpiece
Huge running costs; lacks the aura of an Aston or Bentley
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AMG 2007 on
Incredible performance, luxury
Hardly understated
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2000 to 2007
Coupe 2000 to 2007
Prestige, presence, pace
Price, maybe a bit too discreet
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CLK
2002 on
Coupé 2002 on
Looks, image, quality
Expensive options
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Cabriolet 2003 on
Looks, quality
Expensive to run
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AMG 2002 on
A practical supercar with understated looks
Performance and comfort compromise each other
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1997 to 2003
Coupé 1997 to 2002
Quality; safety; style
Dull steering
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Cabriolet 1998 to 2003
Quality; safety; style
Dull steering
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CLS
2005 on
Coupé 2005 on
Less common than E-class; good to drive
Unconventional styling; compromised space for four-door
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AMG 2005 on
More elegant than an M5
But not quite as focused
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E-Class
2002 on
Saloon 2002 on
2006 facelift has added elegance and comfort
Early electrical reliability problems
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Estate 2003 on
2006 facelift has added elegance and comfort
Early electrical reliability problems
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AMG 2002 on
Wins the horsepower game, huge estate
Not an icon like the BMW M5
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1995 to 2003
Saloon 1995 to 2002
Prestige, longevity, integrity, low depreciation
Most expensive choice in the class
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Estate 1996 to 2003
Prestige; longevity; integrity; low depreciation
Most expensive choice in the class
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GL-Class
2006 on
Estate 2006 on
Comfort, practicality, image
Expensive, huge size
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4x4s
M-Class
2005 on
Hatchback 2005 on
Stylish, outstanding diesels
For seven seats you'll need the £14,000 more expensive GL-Class
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4x4s
1998 to 2005
Station Wagon 1998 to 2005
Refinement, space, image.
Minor niggles.
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4x4s
R-Class
2006 on
Estate 2006 on
Seats six in luxury; luxury cruising
Bulky around town; seat position for rear-most passengers
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S-Class
2006 on
Saloon 2006 on
Exceptional refinement
Needs optional gadgets to aid reversing
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1999 to 2006
Saloon 1999 to 2006
Solid, sleek
Price
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1991 to 1999
Saloon 1991 to 1999
Pedigree, quality, engineering.
Size, sky-high running costs, fat-cat image.
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SL-Class
2002 on
Convertible 2002 on
Sleek and purposeful styling, effortless performance, coupe feel with roof up
2008 restyle a little heavy-handed, expensive options
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1989 to 2002
Convertible 1989 to 2002
Status; quality
SLK is prettier, less costly and less pretentious
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SLK
2004 on
Roadster 2004 on
Good looks, good to drive and a trick roof
More powerful models are expensive
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AMG 2004 on
Thundering performance, AMG styling additions
Not as nimble as a Porsche Boxster, slow-witted manual mode
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1996 to 2004
Roadster 1996 to 2004
Clever roof, strong image
Firm ride
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SLR McLaren
2003 on
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
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Vaneo
2002 to 2005
Estate 2002 to 2005
Interior space, handling.
Rattly trim.
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Viano
2004 on
Estate 2004 on
Seats eight, massive interior, good diesel option
Very big, unrefined and expensive
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