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

Review by Parkers on
Last Updated: 17 November 2006
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.
4 out of 5

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Running costs

Mercedes-Benz dealer servicing is very expensive - independents will be better - and insurance isn't cheap. However, fuel economy is pretty good and residuals stand up well.

* based on most recent data

Estimated fuel cost for 10,000 miles per year

Unleaded

£1,918 - £2,557 *

Diesel

£1,393 - £1,885 *

The estimated fuel cost figure is a guide to how much this model will cost to fuel each year, so you can compare between cars. It's calculated by using the model's average mpg (calculated from both town centre and motorway driving) and the average fuel price. It's based on the following cost-per-litre: petrol 135p and diesel 141p. Prices are updated daily.

Summary Running Costs

Servicing period

9000 miles.

Warranty

Mechanical three years (one year to '99), bodywork 30 years.

Road tax (12 months)

£220.00 - £220.00

Vehicle excise duty (VED) varies according to the CO2 emissions and the fuel type of the vehicle. For cars registered after March 1st 2001 VED or road tax is based on the car's CO2 emissions. For cars registered before March 1st 2001 it is based on engine size.

Full running costs data