Mercedes-Benz ~ BMW MOTORCYCLES AND CARS

8/10

£38,195

A45 AMG

An immensely fast and capable car to drive. But the engine needs more character.
8/10

£20,715 - £37,960

A-Class

Mercedes says this new A-Class is vital to its future fortunes. Good job it’s so impressive then.
8/10

£22,015 - £28,225

B-Class

The B-Class is now a genuine contender – if an expensive one – in the family hatch sector.
8/10

£56,575

C63 AMG

The Mercedes C63 AMG is an extreme prejudice answer to BMW’s M3 that leaves all-comers in its substantial wake. You get out of this 456bhp, RWD monster with sweaty palms and a stupid grin on your face, but it’s a bit hardcore for everyday use.
8/10

£26,855 - £68,470

C-Class

Confident effort, free from old-school Stuttgart smugness, but not trying to ape the 3-series either.
7/10

£30,230 - £57,775

C-Class Coupe

A relaxed, attractive and very well-built executive coup'. Not a pant-bothering sports car, but a easy-going take on the two-door coupe formula.
5/10

£24,355 - £31,555

CLA

Not what Merc should be doing. Please focus on engineering, not trying to invent another niche.
5/10

£92,320 - £161,595

CL-Class

Basically an S-class coupe, the Mercedes CL remains one of the most imperious ways of getting about. Superb ride and decent handling make it a proper old-school GT.
8/10

£49,360 - £83,030

CLS Shooting Brake

If ever there was an estate to get the masses out of their X5’s, this is it.
8/10

£47,600 - £81,880

CLS-Class

Not the visual feast of its predecessor but much better to drive. A very convincing Benz.
9/10

£73,720

E63 AMG

Merc’s uberlord large saloon packs a 5.5-litre twin-turbo V8 and the full 577bhp, with a torque figure that’ll make weak men cry. There’s also an estate version. Which makes us laugh maniacally.
8/10

£32,400 - £42,025

E-Class

Classic large Mercedes vies with the BMW 5-Series for class honours: it’s that good.
6/10

£35,095 - £46,265

E-Class Coupe

There have been elegant two-door Mercs since before the dawn of time. And now there's more.
8/10

£75,510

E-Class Estate

The most practical and best thought out estate of all. Basically it’s this or the dynamic vigour of the BMW 5-Series.
3/10

£82,945 - £123,115

G-Class

The G-Class is, like the Land Rover Defender, another bygone era 4x4, designed back when SUVs were specifically built for going off-road. Built like a tank - but on-road it's a different story.
7/10

£25,850 - £44,595

GLA

A likeable thing. Go for a higher powertrain and it makes most sense.
7/10

£59,465 - £91,680

GL-Class

Seven seats and plenty of off-road ability, but many will fi d the smaller, cheaper Merc ML as good.
7/10

£43,865 - £82,995

M-Class

Has moved on from its predecessor and is now one of the best all-round luxury SUVs on sale.
6/10

£41,955 - £46,110

R-Class

Niche machine that struggles to find a home, literally. Its existence is baffling to us.
9/10

£62,905 - £179,985

S-Class

Mercedes easily regains top spot in the luxury class. New S is luxury for a new era.
8/10

£110,785

SL 63

There are few cars that can match the SL63’s breadth of talents. Cabrio/coupe/GT/sports car – it’s all covered effortlessly.
8/10

£72,530 - £168,285

SL-Class

Another brilliant iteration of the classic Mercedes - but the appeal of the looks will take time...
6/10

£29,980 - £54,950

SLK

Better in every way and now with added testosterone.
9/10

£168,395 - £230,000

SLS

A finely judged superGT from Merc/AMG. Pace, subtlety and a few party tricks thrown in.

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