Mercedes is expanding its C-Class range. New high-performance AMG versions of the saloon and estate have been introduced but the main point of interest for diesel buyers is that the C 220 d and C 250 d will be available with Mercedes’ 4MATIC all-wheel drive transmission. Cars are available to order now for delivery from September.

The C 220 d and C 250 d 4MATIC models are being sold in combination with Sport and AMG Line trims . They are priced at £1,500 over their rear-wheel-drive equivalents, meaning the C 220 d Sport 4MATIC Saloon starts at £36,025 and the C 220 d Sport 4MATIC Estate at £37,225.

Mercedes-Benz has also introduced a new model line to the C-Class family – the SE Executive Edition. Available on both the Saloon and Estate, it is priced at £1,295 more than the SE and includes seventeen-inch alloy wheels; Active Parking Assist including PARKTRONIC; chrome roof rails (Estate only); Garmin Map Pilot navigation system; heated front seats; and split folding rear seats in 40:20:40 formation.