The Mercedes C220 offers a superbly comfortable experience with good interior space and a fine engine range.
While the latest Mercedes may have two road-going personalities, it's got one specific aim in mind: to topple the BMW 3-Series from the number one spot in the sales charts.
For the first time, the C-Class will be offered in a choice of looks, providing buyers with completely individual driving experiences.
Broadening the model's appeal, the racier Sport will gun for younger buyers, while the comfort-oriented SE and Elegance versions aim to keep traditional customers happy. Along with the popular 3-Series, Mercedes is targeting the Audi A4, Lexus IS and Volvo S60, too. But is the company right to be so confident? We drove what is expected to be the range's top seller - the 170bhp 2.0-litre turbodiesel C220 CDI - on British roads for the first time to find out.
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