Mercedes-Benz C-Class Saloon (93-00) - Review

Review by Parkers on
Last Updated: 17 Nov 2006
4
This excellent compact executive saloon and estate range is many people's introduction to Mercedes-Benz ownership. High standards of engineering, finish and driver satisfaction don't come cheaply, but C-Class has become common, with prices as low as £5000 for early models.
Mercedes-Benz C-Class Saloon (93-00)

Prestige, quality, V6 engines, slow depreciation.

Audi A4 makes C-Class look expensive.

New price range:

£20,320 - £47,520

Used price range:

£283 - £3,115

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Summary

Parkers Rating:

4 out of 5

This excellent compact executive saloon and estate range is many people's introduction to Mercedes-Benz ownership. High standards of engineering, finish and driver satisfaction don't come cheaply, but C-Class has become common, with prices as low as £5000 for early models. Whether it merits paying a premium over German rivals such as Audi and BMW is really a question of how one values prestige.

Parkers Ratings

Overall

4 out of 5

Performance

3.5 out of 5

Handling

4 out of 5

Comfort

3.5 out of 5

Practicality

3 out of 5

Behind the wheel

4 out of 5

Safety

1.5 out of 5

Reliability

5 out of 5

Running costs

2.5 out of 5

Green credentials

not rated yet

Buying used

3.5 out of 5

Selling

3.5 out of 5

Equipment

3 out of 5

What owners say...

 Decent luggage capacity, though spare wheel is beneath it all.  

3 out of 5

Anonymous ,   04 Feb 2012    ... read more

 Fairly large boot. Lots of neat storage spaces in the car.  

4 out of 5

Anonymous ,   20 Sep 2011    ... read more

 Four door saloon that can carry four passengers comfortabaly with the driver.  

4 out of 5

Farhan Majid Chauhan ,   20 Sep 2011    ... read more

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