Mercedes-Benz C Class C220 CDI Diesel Saloon

The 2000 C-Class tried to knock the BMW 3-Series off its perch as the most desired car in this class, and comes close. Original four-cylinder petrol engines are too thirsty, though, and the interior quality was perhaps not quite up to the standard of other Mercedes-Benzes. Supercharged 1.8-litre engines replaced the two smallest petrol engines in 2002 bringing huge improvements in fuel consumption, while a major update in summer 2004 made the C-Class a more rewarding car to drive.

An entry-level diesel engine was launched in 2004: the C200 CDI is a less powerful version of the 2.2-litre diesel engine in the C220 CDI. Meanwhile that engine was upgraded to 150bhp at the same time. In 2005 a 3.0-litre V6 diesel was offered instead of the C270 CDI. This engine develops 224bhp and is a true high-performance diesel.

Most C-Classes seem to drive better with automatic transmissions. In fact the manual transmissions offered before 2004 were pretty poor, with awkward gearchanges and were often less fuel-efficient than the autos. When the range was revised in 2004 new manual gearboxes came in that has a shorter and more precise shift action. As an option customers could also specify an even shorter shift. However, it is still unlikely that there would be many of these around as the used market still favours automatics.

Alloy Wheels, Cruise Control, 6 Speed, Climate Control, Radio/CD player, Electric Windows, Front Side Airbags, Alarm/Immobiliser, Trip Computer.

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