Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2021– dimensions, tows 1,800 kg

Braked towing is 1,800 kg.

Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2021– car dimensions: 4751 mm long, 1820 mm wide and 1455 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,710 kg. Braked towing is 1,800 kg.

The cabin features a large central touchscreen and digital instrument display as standard, with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay for phone integration. Dual-zone automatic climate control keeps the interior comfortable. Cruise control is fitted, along with front and rear parking sensors plus a reversing camera and Active Parking Assist. Active Brake Assist provides automatic emergency braking. Blind Spot Assist and Active Lane Keeping Assist are standard, helping with everyday motorway and urban driving.

The estate offers 490 litres of boot space with the rear seats up and 1510 litres with them folded. The load area is practical with a powered tailgate and 40:20:40 split-folding seats.

Braked towing capacity is 1800 kg and unbraked is 750 kg. Maximum payload is 615 kg. These figures suit light trailer or leisure use rather than heavy commercial work.

The cabin has a digital instrument display and large media screen with 64-colour ambient lighting as standard. Front seats are electrically adjustable with electropneumatic lumbar support. Dual-zone climate control is fitted. Higher grades or packages add heated or ventilated seats, multicontour bolsters, rear seat heating, panoramic roof, AIR-BALANCE fragrance and ENERGIZING comfort programmes. The estate layout gives a practical load area with 40:20:40 folding rear seats.

1.5-litre turbo petrol mild hybrid with 9G-TRONIC automatic

ASSYST PLUS flexible service interval display

Euro NCAP five-star rating with 93% adult occupant protection

Standard Active Brake Assist, ATTENTION ASSIST, PRE-SAFE, multiple airbags including centre and rear side, Blind Spot Assist and ESP

The C 200 Estate uses a mild-hybrid petrol engine paired with a nine-speed automatic. Combined consumption figures appear in the mid-6 to mid-7 L/100 km range depending on market and equipment. ECO start/stop is standard.

Servicing is managed by the ASSYST PLUS system, which calculates intervals from time, distance and driving style. Typical schedules alternate Service A and Service B, with oil changes and inspections due around yearly or every 15 000–25 000 km under normal use.

Crash testing returned a full five-star Euro NCAP score. Standard safety kit covers Active Brake Assist with cross-traffic function, ATTENTION ASSIST driver monitoring, PRE-SAFE anticipatory protection, a full set of airbags including a centre airbag, Blind Spot Assist, ESP with ASR, run-flat tyres on most versions and tyre-pressure monitoring.

Keep the car on the ASSYST schedule at a qualified workshop. The digital systems and mild-hybrid components need regular software and battery checks. A multi-year manufacturer warranty covers new vehicles in many markets.

Length 4751 mm, Width 1820 mm, Height 1455 mm, Wheelbase 2865 mm (C-Class 2021 - present)

Sources: manufacturer data, Mercedes-Benz Media press kit, auto-data.net/encyCARpedia/carfolio.