2014 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Estate review | first drive - Cars Guide
The all-new Mercedes-Benz C-Class range has been expanded with the addition of a station wagon, or Estate as Mercedes likes to call it. Larger than the outgoing model it has rear-end styling that sits midway between that of the sleek CLS-Class... This weight reduction is despite the increase in size of the new C-Class Estate. It's 80mm longer in wheelbase (2840mm) than the superseded model. 96mm longer (4702mm) and 40mm wider (1810mm). The added space is chiefly for the benefit of those in the rear compartment, as well as to increase luggage space. The rear seats now have a 40/20/40 split instead of the 60/40 split in the predecessor to permit more permutations of passenger and luggage room. Power unlocking of the rear seat backrests at the push of a button provides a flat, load compartment. Almost like a smartphone, the touchpad in the Estate can be operated using finger gestures and there's also voice recognition. Like the sedan on which it's based the C-Class Estate has many driver assistance systems to give high levels of safety. In the new C-Class Estate the driver can determine the individual driving experience at the push of a button. Source: www.carsguide.com.au
