Business Car Manager Verdict
The new C-Class is a big step forward both in looks and behaviour.
Much more stylish both inside and out, with a greatly improved cabin and significantly better efficiency.
CO2 emissions, and therefore company car tax, are down and fuel economy improved to make it a better business choice than before. It has the distinction of having the best drag coefficient in its class, with a small downside that wind noise absence means you notice engine noise.
Overall, though, a big step up for the Mercedes C-Class.
The Low Down…
| Doors and body style | 4-door saloon |
| Engine/gearbox | 2.2 litre 4-cyl turbodiesel/7-speed auto |
| CO2 Emissions | 113g/km |
| Economy | 62.7mpg |
| Power/torque | 172PS/400Nm |
| 0-62mph/top speed | 7.4 secs/145mph |
| Insurance group | N/A |
…and what it costs
| P11D Value | £34,300 | |
| Monthly business rental (ex VAT) | From £400 (3 yrs/30,000 miles) | |
| Road tax (VED) | Band C | |
| Company Car Tax Bands 2013/14 to 2015/16 | 17%, 18%, 20% | |
| Benefit in kind (BIK) 2013/14 to 2015/16 | £5831, £6174, £6860 | |
| Annual/Monthly fuel benefit (20%) | £717/£60 | |
| Annual/Monthly fuel benefit (40%) | £1435/£120 | |
| Annual/monthly company car tax (20%) | £1166/£97 | |
| Annual/monthly company car tax (40%) | £2332/£194 | |
| Figures correct at time of posting | ||
| For latest figures | Use our company car tax calculator | |
