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Mercedes C-Class Estate buying guide

There are a handful of engine and trim selections available for the C-Class Estate. We'll look at each in more detail here.

What Mercedes C-Class Estate trim levels are there?

AMG Line is the only entry-level model available in the UK, eschewing the more affordable SE and Sport trims available elsewhere in the Mercedes lineup. These cars get sporty AMG-style alloy wheels and a body kit, as well as faux-leather upholstery, heated front seats, climate control, cruise control, auto lights and wipers, automated parking, and an infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

Jumping up to AMG Line Premium brings bigger alloys to non-plug-in-hybrid models, plus a 360º parking camera and a clever augmented reality sat nav. AMG Line Premium Plus, meanwhile, adds a panoramic sunroof, a heads-up display for the driver, wood cabin trim and four-zone climate control.

What's the Mercedes C-Class Estate's interior and technology like?

The C-Class Estate's cabin is broadly the same as the saloon, save for the larger boot. That means you get the brand's sweeping dashboard design with a large, central 'MBUX' infotainment screen alongside a secondary display for the driver behind the steering wheel. Leather, metal and metal-effect trim covers most surfaces, helping the C-Class feel suitably premium, although we're not fans of the slightly naff pattern that's been printed on the dashboard's structure.

Mercedes' 'MBUX' infotainment system responds quickly to inputs and looks great with pin-sharp graphics. However, the menu layouts are fussy with little cohesion between different functions, and there's often so much information crammed on screen it can take a little time to work out what you're looking at. Nevertheless, once you've got your head around it, you'll find all the functions you'd expect to use every day.

Space inside the C-Class Estate is fairly good. There's enough room to seat six footers in the rear behind similarly lofty passengers up front without anyone's knees getting bumped – although there isn't as much room to lounge out in as you'll find in a Skoda Superb or Mercedes E-Class. The boot is more important, considering this is the estate version, and its 490-litre area is roughly on par with direct rivals, and handily outstrips the C-Class saloon's 455-litre figure.

Mercedes C-Class Estate engine range explained

Mercedes C-Class Estate C220d diesel

This is the entry-level diesel engine for the C-Class. That said, this 2.0-litre unit's 200hp output means it feels strong on the open road, with a nippy 0-62mph time of just 7.4 seconds. Average economy should sit north of 56mpg.

Mercedes C-Class Estate C300d diesel

If you want the long-range ability of a diesel but with more power underfoot, check out the C300d. This engine's been boosted to 265hp, dropping the 0-62mph time to a hot-hatch-baiting 5.8 seconds. Economy should remain above 50mpg if you drive gently.

Mercedes C-Class Estate C200 petrol

This is the entry-level 1.5-litre petrol unit. Despite its modest size, a turbocharger means it makes 204hp for strong acceleration and a 0-62mph time of 7.5 seconds. You should be able to average around 40mpg with careful driving.

Mercedes C-Class Estate C300 petrol

After a petrol engine with more grunt? Try the C300. This version makes 258hp and cracks off the 0-62mph run in six seconds flat. Economy only falls to 39mpg despite the increase in power.

Mercedes C-Class Estate C300e plug-in hybrid

This is the plug-in-hybrid option available for the C-Class. Between the engine and electric motor, total system power stands at 313hp, with the 0-62mph run zipped off in just 6.2 seconds. Official economy stands at a faintly ridiculous 470mpg – but you'll need to make frequent use of the 65-mile claimed electric range and recharge often to get close to that figure.