THE Mercedes-Benz C-class range has another string to its bow in the form of the C220 CDI. Not destined to become the people's choice Down Under, the high-tech four-cylinder diesel version nonetheless offers good engine performance and a more economical alternative to the petrol-engined models in the stable. Combine this with the new generation's technical innovations, strong appearance, excellent road manners and good packaging, and the oil-burner demands a closer look.

Mercedes-Benz C-class
Released: February 1994
Ended: November 2000
Family Tree: C-ClassTHE all-new W203 C-class range appeared in Australia in November 2000, but the turbodiesel C220 CDI version tested here didn't go on sale until March the following year. Its direct predecessor in the long-running W202 range, therefore, is the C250D sedan, which was sold in Australia between November 1996 and November 2000.
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