Mercedes-Benz C-Class Estate (00-07) - Review

Review by Parkers on
The 2000 C-Class tried to knock the BMW 3-Series off its perch as the most desired car in this class, and comes close. Original four-cylinder petrol engines are too thirsty, though, and the interior quality was perhaps not quite up to the standard of other Mercedes-Benzes. Supercharged 1.8-litre engines replaced the two smallest petrol engines in 2002 bringing huge improvements in fuel consumption, while a major update in summer 2004 made the C-Class a more rewarding car to drive.
3.5 out of 5

Buying used

Reputation and factory back-up including 30 years of breakdown assistance make a Mercedes a tempting proposition, but prices remain high. Diesels are in slightly higher demand and command premiums.

See 71 used Mercedes-Benz C-Class Estates for sale, starting at £2,595

4 out of 5

Selling

Although it's a highly competent product, the brand is the big selling point.There is always demand for estates, although cars with manual gearboxes and cloth seats will take longer to sell.