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Mercedes-Benz C-Class Sports Coupe (2001-2008) review

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Parkers overall rating: 4 out of 54.0

At a glance

Price new £18,365 - £30,605
Used prices £499 - £2,754
Road tax cost £255 - £710
Insurance group 23 - 40
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Fuel economy Not tested to latest standards
Range 341 - 641 miles
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Available fuel types

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Pros & cons

PROS

Pretty looks and great engines

CONS

Overpriced, servicing is expensive

Written by Dan Harrison Published: 6 June 2019

Overview

The C-Class Sports Coupe is an attractive alternative to the BMW 3-Series Compact – or more recently the BMW 1-Series. It was a bit if a break of tradition for Mercedes-Benz when it was launched in 2001. It was the first time that there had been a coupe in the line-up. It’s still a fresh-looking design, good to drive and has the kind of cachet three-pointed star buyers crave.

As such it commands surprisingly high values on the used market. Even early, tatty examples will set you back more than you may expect.