Mercedes-Benz C-Class Estate (96-01) - Review

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This excellent compact executive estate makes an fine introduction to Mercedes ownership and is a faithful family workhorse. Those high standards of engineering, finish and driver satisfaction don't come cheaply. C-Class may have become realively common, but the Estate is more sought after and there are fewer on the market so prices remain stronger than for the Saloon. Bought as much for its prestigeous image as for its practicality there are bigger estate about but few feel as special.
4 out of 5

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3.5 out of 5

Comfort

Headroom in the back is good, but there isn't much room for passengers to wiggle their toes. They won't complain about the ride though or the noise levels

3.5 out of 5

Practicality

The estate gives a welcome boost to the practicality of the C-Class, although it isn't as massive as its big brother E-Class. Seats split/fold and roof bars are standard.

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4 out of 5

Behind the wheel

Better if you have opted for an automatic transmission - the manual is not great and awkward to use with the foot operated parking brake. Seats are very comfortable and the cabin is well thought out.