Mercedes-Benz biggest success story is undoubtedly the C-Class. The C-Class was the smallest model in the German marque's lineup until the A-Class arrived in 1997. Unabashedly elegant, perfectly sized and a sure sign of success, the C-Class has been going head to head with the BMW 3-series and Audi A4 for as long as we can remember. Its latest interior is so opulent and inviting, it’s attracting buyers previously loyal to the other brands. Base models are rather well equipped with regards to safety technology. In Germany it’s referred to as the ‘mini S-klasse’, ie. a scaled down version of the legendary Mercedes-Benz S-Class.