Mercedes-Benz vehicles of yesteryear were always known for their style and presence, but, in recent years, this trait hasn’t been as quite as prevalent. That is, until the release of this car, the 2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class, seen here in C250 Estate trim.
While it’s impossible to mistake this car for anything other than a C-Class, more than a few S-Class styling cues flow throughout the body and make it pop when mixed with its comparatively pedestrian-looking opposition.
Priced from $60,900 plus on-road costs for the C200 sedan, the C250 Estate being tested is priced from $71,400, with Estate variants commanding a $2900 premium over their sedan siblings. The pricing undercuts the BMW 3 Series wagon range, but can’t match the more affordable Audi A4 Avant.
From the outside, the new C-Class features smooth and flowing lines that run from the proud three-point star around the embossed side beltline and to a neatly concealed boot cavity.
The side profile of the C-Class Estate uses lashings of chrome around the windows and along the roof rails, giving it a premium feel well beyond its price tag.
Our test vehicle was also fitted with the AMG Line package that adds meaty 19-inch alloy wheels, AMG body styling, sports suspension and cross-drilled rotors. This package gives the car added presence on the road and draws a link to its super-fast Mercedes-AMG C63S sibling.
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