Touted as the ‘Baby Benz’, due to its small size, the Mercedes C Class is a compact executive car that was released back in 1993. This car is a four-door saloon with a V6 engine and all-wheel drive. The C300 is equipped with a 228-hp engine with a 3.0 litre V-6. The C350, which is costlier, comes with a 268-hp engine with a 3.5 litre V-6. Most of these C Class cars are equipped with a seven-speed automatic transmission.

The C-class went through some changes in the 2008 model, which presented similarities to the S-class sedan. Its grille has a more traditional upright design, complete with the signature three-pointed star hood ornament. The sport models feature the three-pointed star on the grille itself, which manufacturers usually save for coupes and convertibles. The interior of the C Class has comfy and spacious front seats, but the rear seats are still small. The controls are placed logically, and they look and feel expensive, even though some of the interior plastics look a bit cheap.

When driving the C Class models, they all exude that feel of Mercedes stability and refinement; and sounds from the car are minimised so that no one would notice that the engine is running. The sport models have better handling because of the firmer chassis, but this adjustment is more about solidity and luxury than speeding through twisting roads.

Although the C Class is a sports model, the manufacturers focused more on making it a luxury car, which is why the C Class cannot compare to the performance and dynamics of the BMW 3 series, but its looks and feel still stand out.