Why Lease The C-Class Coupe?
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Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe Review 2022
The Mercedes C-Class Coupe is a stylish slick-looking executive two-door sports car with a smart interior, refined ride and dynamic handling. It's an excellent-looking coupe, but the boot isn't particularly big, and the rear seats are pretty cramped.
Rivals to the Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe include the Audi A5, BMW 4 Series and Lexus RC.
Our Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe review covers:
Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe Key Features
- Sporty coupe design with diamond radiator grille, dynamic lines and muscular shell
- Plush sporty interior with ambient lighting and deluxe trim levels
- 400-litre boot space
- Range of fuel-efficient diesel and petrol engines
- Two trim levels, including AMG Line Edition and AMG Line Night Ed Premium Plus
Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe Pros and Cons:
Hyundai Ioniq 5 Pros:
- Stylish design
- Great design
- Well-equipped, lots of tech
Hyundai Ioniq 5 Cons:
- Expensive
- Smaller boot than rivals
- Ride quality isn't as good as rivals
Design, Practicality and Boot Space
The Mercedes C-Class Coupe is a striking executive car with a two-door sports car style guarantee to turn heads on the road. The design boasts a perfectly toned exterior with a newly shaped front bumper and the diamond radiator grille standard on all models.
Inside the C-Class Coupe, you get a high-quality plush interior with all seats sculpted to be comfortable as possible. As for practicality, it can't match the space you get in a C-Class saloon, but it has a reasonable boot space and two back seats that will accommodate most passengers.
As for boot space, the C-Class Coupe offers 400 litres of space which is 50 litres smaller than the Audi A5 and BMW 4 Series.
Interior and Trims
The Mercedes C-Class Coupe has a great interior with a classy design that doesn't try to look overly sporty. The dashboard's metal air vents and the sleek metal switches look like they belong in the top-of-the-line Mercedes S-Class limousine. These stylish features make the Mercedes' interior feel more luxurious than you get in an Audi or BMW.
The 10.3-inch infotainment screen in the Mercedes C-Class Coupe looks excellent, but it isn't as sleek as the dual-screen futuristic display found in the smaller Mercedes A-Class hatchback. The 12.3-inch digital driver's display, an optional feature, is simple to set up and replaces the traditional analogue dials with a customizable display of your speed, sat-nav directions, and media playback information directly in front of your eyes.
Two trim levels are available, including the AMG Line Edition and AMG Line Night Ed Premium Plus.
The AMG Line Edition trim level comes with 18-inch alloys, LED headlights, a 10.25-inch display screen and keyless go.
The Night Edition comes with 19-inch alloys, black styling details, a panoramic sunroof, a 360-degree camera and a Burmester stereo.
Power and Performance
Mercedes offers the C-Class Coupe in a range of petrol and diesel options.
For petrol customers, there's a 2.0-litre four-cylinder unit with two power outputs, a 181bhp in the C 200 or 242bhp in the C 300. The diesel options are a 2.1-litre engine with two power outputs, a 168bhp in the C 220d and 201bhp in the C 250d.
The Mercedes C-Class Coupe beats its rivals for driving comfort. Compared to the Audi A5 and BMW 4 Series, it's more comfortable even without the optional air suspension and has very little wind or tyre noise at motorway speeds.
However, the BMW is more enjoyable to drive handling-wise, but if comfort is your primary focus, the C-Class Coupe is an excellent leasing option.
Leasing vs Buying
Prices for the new Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe start from £41,445.00 OTR* or to lease from £512.49 per month.
Do you have questions about leasing a Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe? Nationwide Vehicle Contracts are one of the leading car leasing suppliers in the UK. All our car leasing deals come with free mainland GB delivery (exclusions apply), with a manufacturer's warranty, breakdown cover and inclusive road tax.
Also, leasing a Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe can be less expensive than taking out a bank loan or purchasing the vehicle outright with dealer financing because of the fixed monthly payments, low initial rental fee, variable mileage allowance, and adjustable contract lengths.
*'On the road' price is correct at the time of publication and includes one year's road fund licence, DVLA first registration fee and number plate fee. Prices are subject to change. Always check with your nearest retailer.
