Mercedes-Benz C-Class Estate Review 2026
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Mercedes-Benz C-Class Estate Verdict
Posh estate car.
On sale now.
Find out more about the Mercedes-Benz C-Class Estate
The new Mercedes-Benz C-Class Estate is now on sale, with prices starting from £40,420 for the C 200 and £53,425 for the range-topping C 300 d AMG Line Premium Plus.
Every engine in the new C-Class range features a 48v Integrated Starter Generator (ISG) mild hybrid system. The mild hybrid system features an energy recovery function and the ability to ‘glide’ with the engine switched off to boost efficiency, while supplying an additional 20PS and 200Nm to the car’s overall output.
The C 200 features a 1.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine which generates 204PS and 300Nm. Depending on specification, the C 200 Estate can deliver between 40.4 and 42.2mpg, and emits between 151 and 159 g/km of CO2.
The diesel-powered C 220 d – currently the best-selling C-Class engine – uses a 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine with an output of 200PS and 440Nm. The ISG produces an additional 20PS and 200Nm. It can deliver between 56.5 and 60.1 mpg and emits between 124 and 131 g/km .
The top-of-the-range C 300 d has a 3.0-litre four-cylinder diesel engine which can generate 265PS and 550Nm, with an additional 20PS and 200Nm from the ISG. The C 300 d can deliver between 52.3 and 54.3mpg, and emits 136-143g/km of CO2.
Every C-Class engine is mated to a 9G-Tronic nine-speed automatic transmission.
The Sport model line – on C 200 and C 220 d only – includes the latest generation MBUX media system, including a high-resolution 11.9-inch central media display; 12.3-inch digital driver display; ‘Hey Mercedes’ virtual assistant; 17-inch five-spoke alloy wheels; Agility Control comfort suspension; LED high performance headlights with Adaptive Highbeam Assist; Active Lane Keeping Assist; Active Blind Spot Assist; Parking package with reversing camera; heated front seats and wireless smartphone charging.
AMG Line models add 18-inch AMG 5-spoke design, alloy wheels; privacy glass; AMG bodystyling; multifunction sports steering wheel finished in nappa leather and visible twin exhaust pipes.
In addition to the above, the Premium equipment line features 19-inch AMG multi-spoke alloy wheels; Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus; Digital Light; ambient lighting; illuminated door sills; KEYLESS GO comfort access, Memory package, including electrically adjustable front seats, steering column and exterior mirrors; MBUX augmented reality for navigation and Parking package with 360° camera. Premium models are available for an additional £2,750 over AMG Line.
Premium Plus adds 19-inch AMG five-double-spoke alloy wheels; panoramic sliding sunroof; head-up display; and Thermotronic four-zone automatic climate control.
On Premium Plus models only, Driving Assistance Package Plus is also available for £1,695 with the very latest driving assistance systems including Active Distance Assist Distronic; Active Steering Assist; Traffic Sign Assist; Active Lane Keeping Assist, Active Evasive Steering Assist; Active Brake Assist with cross traffic function; Active Emergency Stop Assist; and Active Blind Spot Assist.
Mercedes-Benz C-Class Estate models and specs
| Dimensions | |
|---|---|
| Length | 4755 mm |
| Width | 2033 mm |
| Height | 1494 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2865 mm |
| Miscellaneous | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight | 1635–1740 kg |
| Boot Space | 490–1510 L |
| Warranty | 3 years / Unlimited miles |
| Servicing | 10000 miles |
| Costs | |
|---|---|
| List Price | - |
| Insurance Groups | 28–35 |
| Road Tax Bands | D–G |
| Official MPG | - |
| Euro NCAP Safety Ratings | |
|---|---|
| Adult | - |
| Child | - |
| Pedestrian | - |
| Overall | - |
Model History
July 2021
Mercedes-Benz C-Class Estate priced from £40,420
The new Mercedes-Benz C-Class is now on sale, with prices starting from £40,420 for the C 200 Estate and £53,425 for the range-topping C 300 d AMG Line Premium Plus.
Every engine in the new C-Class range features a 48v Integrated Starter Generator (ISG) mild hybrid system. The mild hybrid system features an energy recovery function and the ability to ‘glide’ with the engine switched off to boost efficiency, while supplying an additional 20PS and 200Nm to the car’s overall output.
The C 200 features a 1.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine which generates 204PS and 300Nm. Depending on specification, the C 200 Estate can deliver between 40.4 and 42.2mpg, and emits between 151 and 159 g/km of CO 2 .
The diesel-powered C 220 d – currently the best-selling C-Class engine – uses a 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine with an output of 200PS and 440Nm. The ISG produces an additional 20PS and 200Nm. It can deliver between 56.5 and 60.1 mpg and emits between 124 and 131 g/km .
The top-of-the-range C 300 d has a 3.0-litre four-cylinder diesel engine which can generate 265PS and 550Nm, with an additional 20PS and 200Nm from the ISG. The C 300 d can deliver between 52.3 and 54.3mpg, and emits 136-143g/km of CO 2 .
Every C-Class engine is mated to a 9G-Tronic nine-speed automatic transmission.
The Sport model line – on C 200 and C 220 d only – includes the latest generation MBUX media system, including a high-resolution 11.9-inch central media display; 12.3-inch digital driver display; ‘Hey Mercedes’ virtual assistant; 17-inch five-spoke alloy wheels; Agility Control comfort suspension; LED high performance headlights with Adaptive Highbeam Assist; Active Lane Keeping Assist; Active Blind Spot Assist; Parking package with reversing camera; heated front seats and wireless smartphone charging.
AMG Line models add 18-inch AMG 5-spoke design, alloy wheels; privacy glass; AMG bodystyling; multifunction sports steering wheel finished in nappa leather and visible twin exhaust pipes.
In addition to the above, the Premium equipment line features 19-inch AMG multi-spoke alloy wheels; Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus; Digital Light; ambient lighting; illuminated door sills; KEYLESS GO comfort access, Memory package, including electrically adjustable front seats, steering column and exterior mirrors; MBUX augmented reality for navigation and Parking package with 360° camera. Premium models are available for an additional £2,750 over AMG Line.
Premium Plus adds 19-inch AMG five-double-spoke alloy wheels; panoramic sliding sunroof; head-up display; and Thermotronic four-zone automatic climate control.
On Premium Plus models only, Driving Assistance Package Plus is also available for £1,695 with the very latest driving assistance systems including Active Distance Assist Distronic; Active Steering Assist; Traffic Sign Assist; Active Lane Keeping Assist, Active Evasive Steering Assist; Active Brake Assist with cross traffic function; Active Emergency Stop Assist; and Active Blind Spot Assist.
