FOR The Mercedes-Benz C-Class has solid build quality, stylish looks, along and good cabin space. Sport models are great to drive.

AGAINST Not as good to drive as a BMW 3 Series and there's some wind noise at higher speeds, but otherwise there's not much else to moan about.

FOR Safe and solid: with good build quality and innovative technology to protect passengers, good cabin space and a big boot.

AGAINST Not quite as good to drive as a BMW 3 Series, and there's some wind noise at higher speeds, but not much else.

FOR The C-Class is a comfortable, refined and well built saloon with a touch of class

AGAINST It's tricky to use the foot-operated parking brake with a manual gearbox

FOR The C-Class is practical, stylish, reliable, great to drive and well equipped

AGAINST It's expensive, and many dislike the foot-operated parking brake

FOR A good cruiser, the Mercedes C-Class is comfortable and classy

AGAINST The middle rear seat is useless, so don't expect to take more than four

FOR Comfortable, refined and classy, but a decent workhorse, too

AGAINST It's not as much fun to drive as a 3 Series, and it's only comfortable for four