For The CLC has a prestige image, there's a surprising amount of space inside and the running costs are reasonable
Against It's uninspiring to drive, with a jiggly ride and the quality of the cabin is disappointing. The diesel engines are noisy, rear visibility is awful and the prices are too high
What Car? says
It's more of a posh hatchback than a sporting coupé, but countless rivals do it better
There are 24 Mercedes-Benz CLC editions available
Buyer's notes
Target Price team says:
If you can't bring yourself to accept the A-Class as the entry-level model in the Mercedes range, then the CLC might be just the thing. Its predecessor, the C-Class Sports Coupe, was a hugely popular model in the UK, and the CLC is a refreshed, re-badged version of that car.
Don't be fooled by the new C-Class-esque looks, the CLC is based on the underpinnings of the old car. That means it’s unlikely to have you excited about driving it. What it does offer is a decent amount of space, sensible equipment levels and fair pricing – for a car wearing a premium badge, at least.
Where you're likely to be disappointed is in the feel and look of the interior: non-premium rivals better the CLC for interior ambience and classiness. It's not a bad car, just an expensive hatchback that's outclassed by not just its upmarket rivals, but most of the mainstream contenders in its class, too.
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