Mercedes C-Class - Pictures

A great driving position makes the Merc ideal for long trips. Our car has £665 electric seat and steering adjustment. Metal-effect trim on the console gives upmarket look, and adds to high-quality feel

Front seats slide and lift to make getting into the rear of the cabin easy for passengers

The automatic box doesn’t work well with the diesel – we’d opt for the standard manual

C-class is also blighted by a narrow boot opening, and with seats in place, load area is the smallest on test