Mercedes-Benz C220 CDI Sport Saloon
What is it?
All-new Mercedes C-class with 2.1-litre turbo diesel engine. Badged C220 CDI it’s likely to be a key business car. Sport specification provides big Mercedes three-pointed star on the front grille, plus AMG wheels and body kit together with a firmer and lowered suspension.
Editor’s Note: an updated business car road test of the latest 2011 model year Mercedes C-Class C220 Sport can be found by clicking on the following link: Mercedes-Benz C-Class Saloon C220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Sport G-Tronic.
What’s hot?
- Roomy interior with plenty of head and leg room
- Excellent ride quality despite sports suspension
- Agile and well balanced handling
- Strong engine performance but economical on fuel
What’s not?
- Brash front end styling not to all tastes
- Cabin is beautifully built but lacks premium class feel
- Watch the price climb with optional extras
What you need to Know
P11D Value: | £27,787 |
Monthly Rental*: | £476 |
Tax Band when posted: | 23% |
Monthly BiK: | 108 (20%)/£216 (40%) |
Engine: | 2.1-litre, 4cyl DI turbo diesel |
CO2 Emissions: | 160g/m |
Power/torque: | 170hp/400Nm |
Economy: | 47.9mpg |
*Monthly rental courtesy of HSBC DriverQuote. Based on 36-month/30,000-mile contract hire agreement with maintenance.
Business Car Manager Road Test Rating
A very satisfying car to drive. The engine provides strong performance but with exceptionally good fuel economy. However, despite the Mercedes badge, the interior is disappointingly lacking in premium class feel. If you can live with that, the C-class will make a very good business car.