2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C200 Edition C W206

This 2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C200 Edition C presents the W206-generation sedan in a restrained grey exterior, combining a compact 1.5-litre petrol engine with rear-wheel drive and an automatic transmission. With 19,830km recorded, it offers the contemporary proportions, technology and safety focus expected of a modern Mercedes-Benz passenger car while retaining the familiar practicality of a five-seat sedan.

The cabin is designed around daily usability as much as presentation. Leather-look seating, electrically adjustable front seats with electric lumbar support and a leather steering wheel give the interior a more considered feel, while dual-zone climate control allows the front occupants to tailor their own settings. Ambient lighting, illuminated entry scuff plates, metallic-finish interior inserts and gloss-finish centre-console detailing add visual polish without compromising the straightforward layout.

Connectivity is well covered for regular commuting and longer trips. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto provide a familiar way to access compatible phone functions through the vehicle’s colour control screen, complemented by Bluetooth, digital radio, GPS satellite navigation and voice recognition. A full digital instrument display and head-up display help keep key information within the driver’s natural field of vision, reducing the need to look away from the road for routine updates.

The C200 also places considerable emphasis on driver assistance. Lane departure warning and active lane-keeping assistance are supported by forward collision warning, forward collision mitigation and pedestrian avoidance with braking. Blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic warning add useful awareness in busy traffic and when reversing, while distance-control cruise control can make extended highway travel less demanding. Front, rear and side vision cameras, together with front and rear parking sensors, support easier manoeuvring in confined spaces.

Parking assistance is a particular strength of this specification. Automated steering assistance can help with the physical task of positioning the car, while graphical parking displays provide additional guidance around the vehicle. The sunroof brings extra light into the cabin, and the split-fold second-row seats preserve flexibility when carrying larger items. A powered boot and power boot-closing aid further simplify loading and unloading.

On the road, the rear-wheel-drive layout is paired with selectable driving modes, electronic damper control and speed-sensitive electric power steering. Paddle shifters provide an alternative to the automatic transmission’s normal operation, while run-flat tyres, tyre-pressure monitoring and 18-inch alloy wheels contribute to everyday convenience. LED headlamps and tail lamps, automatic high-beam dipping, rain-sensing wipers and heated, folding anti-glare door mirrors round out the equipment suited to changing conditions.

Safety equipment includes a five-star ANCAP rating, multiple airbags, electronic stability and traction control, ABS with electronic brake-force distribution, brake assist, hill holding and driver-attention monitoring. A five-seat layout, rear armrest, rear cup holders and adjustable head restraints make the sedan suitably adaptable for passengers, while the 66-litre fuel tank and listed 6 L/100km fuel-consumption figure support its role as an efficient petrol-powered daily vehicle.

• 1.5-litre petrol engine with automatic transmission
• Rear-wheel drive and five-seat sedan layout
• Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
• Head-up display and full digital instrument display
• Sunroof and leather-look seats
• Lane-keeping assistance and blind-spot monitoring
• Forward collision mitigation with pedestrian avoidance and braking
• Automated steering parking assistance
• Front, rear and side vision cameras with parking sensors
• 18-inch alloy wheels, LED lighting and run-flat tyres

Other highlights include Condition: Used; Drive train: Rear Wheel Drive.