2008 (08) Mercedes-Benz C Class

One in five of every new Mercedes sold is a C Class meaning that any new generation of the car will have a lot to live up to. You also have the kudos of having that familiar three-point badge on the grille. However, there is a lot more to this car than just the badge. You have a decent sized boot to begin with. It is roomy inside too with plenty of space for driver and passengers alike. The cabin is solid and well screwed together as you would expect and practical too with many of the cars features controlled on a simple LCD screen. It is quiet and refined on the road, largely thanks to the electronically controlled suspension which automatically adapts to the road conditions or your driving style, ideal for varied Irish road conditions. There is a good range of petrol and diesel engines with the latter variants in particular being very affordable to run.