Question 1

Which Mercedes C-Class saloon generation is the best used buy?

Accepted Answer

The W205 after its 2018 facelift is a common choice, with the updated 2.0 diesel in the C 220 d and a 1.5 mild-hybrid petrol in the C 200. The W206 from 2021 adds a more digital cabin and mild-hybrid help on every petrol and diesel.

Question 2

Is a used Mercedes C-Class saloon ULEZ compliant?

Accepted Answer

Petrol C-Class saloons generally comply. A diesel needs Euro 6, generally met from September 2015, so check the Euro class on an earlier W205 or a W204 diesel before driving in London.

Question 3

How different is the plug-in C 300 e saloon in the W206?

Accepted Answer

The W206 C 300 e carries a much larger battery than the W205's C 350 e and C 300 e, and covers far more miles on electricity. It suits drivers who can charge at home.

Question 4

Does a used Mercedes C-Class saloon pay the expensive car supplement?

Accepted Answer

Only if it was first registered from April 2017 and its list price, options included, was over £40,000. Then it pays £440 on top of the £200 standard rate in years two to six; higher-spec and AMG versions are the likeliest to qualify.

Question 5

Which versions does the new Mercedes C-Class saloon come in?

Accepted Answer

The new saloon comes as the C 250 and C 300 petrol with 218 and 258 hp, and as the C 300e plug-in hybrid with 326 hp. The electric C-Class 400 4MATIC with 489 hp sits beside them, in trims from Urban Edition and Sport to Premier Edition.

Used Mercedes C-Class saloons in the UK

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C 220 D SE EXECUTIVE EDITION

2015 MERCEDES-BENZ C CLASS 2.1 C220 Bluetec Amg Line

Mercedes-Benz C Class 2.0 C300d AMG Line (Premium) Saloon 4dr Diesel G-Tronic+ Euro 6 (s/s) (245 ps)

2008 MERCEDES-BENZ C CLASS 2.1 C220 Cdi Elegance Auto Euro 4 4dr

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C200 AMG Line Premium Plus 4dr 9G-Tronic Petrol Saloon

Mercedes-Benz C Class C200 Sport 4dr 9G-Tronic

Mercedes-Benz C Class 2.0 C300d AMG Line Edition (Premium) Saloon 4dr Diesel G-Tronic+ Euro 6 (s/s) (245 ps)

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 AMG Line Bluetec Auto

Mercedes-Benz C-Class AUTOMATIC 2.0 C200 Sport Saloon 4dr Petrol 7G-Tronic+ Euro 6 (s/s) (184 ps)

Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2.1 C220 CDI SE Saloon 4dr Diesel Auto Euro 4 (170 ps)