Mercedes-Benz C-Class Saloon (2000-2007) review
At a glance
| Price new | £19,930 - £49,035 |
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| Used prices | £580 - £9,926 |
| Road tax cost | £265 - £760 |
| Insurance group | 24 - 43 |
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| Fuel economy | Not tested to latest standards |
| Range | 314 - 641 miles |
| Number of doors | 4 |
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Available fuel types
Petrol
Diesel
Pros & cons
Prestige, brand image, slow depreciation
Earliest petrol engines were thirsty
Mercedes-Benz C-Class Saloon (00-07) rivals
Overview
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.
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