Mercedes-Benz CLC Class

Competent cruiser
Good value
Premium interior

Mercedes CLC hatchback (2008 – 2010)

The Mercedes CLC is a great introduction to the brand. It’s luxurious, offers good value for money and is a credible high-speed cruiser.

Our verdict

Is the Mercedes-Benz CLC Class a good car?

How we rated this car out of 5 on the following

Mercedes-Benz CLC Class interior

Space, materials, boot size and comfort.

Mercedes-Benz CLC Class performance

Power, handling, fuel and range.

Mercedes-Benz CLC Class how good does it look

Mercedes-Benz CLC Class practicality

Mercedes-Benz CLC Class drive

Mercedes-Benz CLC Class reliability

Mercedes-Benz CLC Class equipment

Our expert review

See what our expert review team say about this car

Interior Performance Appearance Practicality Driveability Reliability Equipment

Area of interest:

The interior is the usual high-quality affair we’ve come to expect from Mercedes, with uncluttered buttons and switches and clear instrumentation. The trip computer takes a little getting used to, with its scrolling buttons placed on the steering wheel; however the information displayed is comprehensive. Drivers may also find the single stalk control tricky to get used to – it operates the indicators, wipers and some lighting functions, although after a week with the car, it became second nature. The same goes for the foot-operated parking brake.