Mercedes-Benz C-Class used review | 2007-2013 - CarsGuide (press release)
The C-Class was the entry to the prestige segment and still resonates as a solid choice. The Mercedes-Benz C-Class was conceived to compete with the BMW 3 Series at the entry level of the prestige segment. When the W204 series C-Class arrived in 2007 it had the common Benz trait of coming in a bewildering range of variants on a central theme, in this case a compact rear-wheel drive sedan and wagon. Compared to its predecessor, it was longer and wider, rolled on a wider track and had a stiffer body. There was reasonable storage inside and the decent-sized boot accommodated a full-sized spare wheel. Engine choices were many, from a 1. 8-litre supercharged four-cylinder to a 3. 0-litre V6 on the petrol side and a 2. 1-litre four to a 3. 0-litre V6 in the diesel line-up. That’s not to say that the C-Class was below par on the road, it’s just that it progressed without the furious feedback expected of a BMW. The C-Class displayed impressive levels of grip with little body roll as it was being pushed hard through corners. There are now other models in the lower reaches of the Mercedes range but the C-Class is still an affordable model promising the panache of bigger Benzes. Source: www.carsguide.com.au
