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Motoring
Under the bonnet: Mercedes C Class
Dean Woodward, Contract Services Manager, DaimlerChrysler Fleet Management
puts the Mercedes C Class through it’s paces
WHAT IS IT? are more subtle than the Sport variant, which hosts a prominent three-
The latest generation of the Mercedes-Benz C-Class is probably the pointed star (previously only featured on the C-Class Sports Coupe).
most aspirational compact executive saloon on the market. This vehi- More pronounced wheel arches make the C-Class looks like a baby S-
cle will not disappoint you. Class from the side.
SIGNIFICANT OTHERS ARE: INTERIOR
• BMW 3 Series The interior has the quality feel you would expect, with sound, logical in-
• Audi A4 strumentation where it’s easy to set your preferences without assistance
• Lexus IS from a gadget-savvy 10 year old. Taller drivers may feel a little cocooned
in the cockpit but a panoramic roof option gives a sense of light and
MODELS AND ENGINES COMPRISE OF: space. It also looks great with the Calcite White exterior colour.
Models: Elegance, SE and Sport
Engines: 1.8, 2.5v6 , 3.0v6 & 3.5v6 petrol and 2.0l 2.2l 3.0v6 Diesel HANDLING/ PERFORMANCE
Watch out 3-Series, the C-Class has got true spirit. The drive is invigo-
VEHICLE APPRAISAL rating, surprisingly light on its toes and precise in the corners. A great
STYLING blend of sportiness, comfort and quality rolled into a compact saloon.
The C-Class comes alive, with a shape that has real road presence and
a stature that is more substantial. The twin headlamps are gone, re- SUMMARY
placed by sleek oblong eyes and a wide retro grill, which is probably the The best C-Class to date. The Sport variant looks the business. Colours
most striking feature on the vehicle! The grills on the SE and Elegance that complement are black, silver and, making a come-back, white.
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