Mercedes-Benz C220 CDI Elegance Estate
What is it?
Estate car version of new C-class saloon. Mercedes claims it has largest in sector load capacity ranging from 485 to 1500 litres. Choice of eight engine options. Five petrol: C180; C200 Kompressor; C230; C280; and C350. Three diesels: C200 CDI; C220 CDI; and C320 CDI. Our test is of the tax-friendly business car C220 CDI model, now developing 170hp.
What’s hot?
- Elegant styling
- Large load area with wide opening tailgate
- Fast and frugal range of engines
- Superb ride quality thanks to new Agility Control suspension system
- Interior passenger space
- Much improved quality and high specification
What’s not?
- Watch for the price going up if options added
- Load floor not flat with rear seats folded down
- Load area fittings not up to the rest of the interior quality
What you need to Know?
P11D Value: | 27,737 |
Monthly Rental*: | 446 |
Tax Band when posted: | 22% |
Monthly BiK: | 101.50 (20%)/£203 (40%) |
Engine: | 2.2-litre turbo diesel |
CO2 Emissions: | 159-161g/km |
Power/torque: | 170hp/400Nm |
Economy: | 45.9mpg |
Monthly rental courtesy of HSBC DriverQuote. Based on 36-month/30,000-mile contract hire agreement with maintenance.