Mercedes-Benz
Mercedes-Benz needs little introduction, but that hasn’t stopped the premium German manufacturer from reinventing itself in recent years. The line-up features everything from the C-segment A-Class up to supercar-rivalling AMG GT, with myriad saloons, estates, coupes, convertibles and lots of lots of SUVs in between.
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Mercedes-Benz E-Class Until the new S-Class arrives, the current E-Class is the most high-tech car Mercedes- Benz builds. It’s so advanced that none of the other cars can use its entire engine line-up, specifi cally the new 2.0-litre diesel, which is a huge advance from the noisy old unit. Reeking of sophistication, the E-Class is a technological masterpiece, with near autonomous driving ability, supreme
OUR PICK OF THE RANGE A 160 d Manual Urban
OUR PICK OF THE RANGE E 220 d AMG Line Estate
comfort, excellent refi nement and all the connectivity and entertainment choices you could wish for. There’s an estate for those needing greater space, the four-wheel drive All-Terrain model with pseudo-SUV styling and AMG variants in E 43 or full-fat E 63 guises, though it’s as a diesel estate or saloon where the E-Class sells in volume. Deservedly so.
OUR PICK OF THE RANGE B 180 d automatic Urban
Mercedes-Benz A-Class
This second generation A-Class hatchback is aimed directly at rivals like Audi’s A3 and the BMW 1 Series. Sharp looks outside turn heads, while the interior has the fi t and fi nish you’d expect for something wearing the three-pointed star on its grille. The trade-off for those looks and neat interior is a cabin that isn’t the most spacious out there, likewise the boot isn’t huge. There’s plenty of choice though, meaning even smaller budgets should stretch to an A-Class, where the entry-level A 160 diesel and petrol models take the bulk of sales in Ireland. If you’ve got more money there are plenty of ways to spend it, right up to the sensationally quick A 45 AMG variant, which gains four-wheel drive and looks to match its considerable pace. The AMG Line trim apes those looks no matter what’s under the bonnet, and while the A-Class isn’t quite as fun to drive as its rivals it’s still an appealing, premium small car.
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Mercedes-Benz B-Class
Mercedes-Benz describes its B-Class as a ‘sports tourer’, though the reality is it’s a premium take on the idea of a fi ve-seat compact MPV, with an upright driving position and space-effi cient cabin. Much of the interior is recognisable from the A-Class, which is fi ne as it’s nicely executed. Choose Easy-Vario-Plus from the options list to maximise the interior’s practicality with sliding rear seats and a dual-fl oored boot. The B-Class drives with competence rather than interest and it’s best sampled with one of the smaller diesel engines, mixing effi ciency with decent performance. It’s even better if you choose an automatic. Start ticking those option boxes and it can begin to look expensive, though, and the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer is more fun to drive.
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