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Mercedes C-Class Estate C200 AMG Line Premium 5dr 9G-Tronic Review

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This 201bhp mild-hybrid petrol engine uses electric assistance for extra power and efficiency, but it’s surprisingly noisy when revved out, and doesn’t feel as fast as its power and performance figures suggest. It does, however, stack up well against equivalent units in competitors.

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Mercedes’ line-up is vast – ranging from the A-Class family hatchback through to staple saloons such as the C-Class and E-Class, and onwards towards multiple SUVs, luxury saloons and even sports cars. Coupés and convertibles are thrown into the mix as well.

As one of the ‘big three’ German brands, Mercedes most often finds itself competing with Audi and BMW but more recently has found itself fending off Jaguar and Volvo, too.

Mercedes models are known for comfort. One example of this is the E-Class, because while the Audi A6 has a plusher interior and the BMW 5 Series handles better, the E-Class is probably the most comfortable for a long motorway journey.

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This trim level gets everything Sport has, but has sportier exterior and interior touches.

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C200 AMG Line Premium 5dr 9G-Tronic

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Electrically adjustable and heated door mirrors

Adaptive brake system with HOLD function and brake drying in the wet

Electric windows with one touch opening/closing and obstruction sensors

Central locking with interior switch, automatic locking and crash sensor with emergency opening function

Rain sensor with automatic windscreen wiper activation

Parking package with 360 degree camera - C Class

Mercedes C-Class Estate

If you're looking for the most practical estate, you'll be better off looking at the Skoda Superb, but against rivals such as the Audi A4 Avant and Volvo V60, the Mercedes C-Class stacks up rather well. It can’t quite match the driving fun of the best in class, though, and a disappointing step down in interior quality means we’d still recommend a BMW 3 Series Touring overall. 

<h2>What we're looking for:</h2><ul><li>Huge boot and excellent practicality</li> <li>Plenty of interior space so you can carry passengers as well as luggage </li> <li>Strong engines to pull a heavily laden car</li> <li>Comfortable ride, especially on the motorway</li> <li>Low running costs for company car drivers</li></ul>

If you’re after bags of space but you don’t want to commit to the van-like dimensions and styling of an MPV, there are some great estate cars on offer that should do the job.

Tricks to look out for include an electric tailgate&nbsp;that opens automatically when you wave your foot under the rear bumper; this is&nbsp;particularly handy if you’re trying to load in a heavy or&nbsp;bulky item. You should also look for handles in the side of the boot itself that can drop down the rear seats; these are much more convenient than having to walk around the side of the car to do it.

There are some terrific estates at most price ranges. The humble Skoda Fabia Estate offers cavernous space for not much cash at all, for example.

Further up the price range, another of our perennial favourites is the Skoda Superb Estate;&nbsp;it’s great to drive and as practical as most people should ever need. Meanwhile, for serious mile-munching ability and a premium, well-finished interior, it’s hard to look beyond the BMW 5 Series Touring.

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