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THERE’S been a Estate version of the C-Class ever since the model arrived to replace the 190E in 1993, and Mercedes is on to its fifth generation, known internally as the W206, which arrived in 2021.

UPMARKET estate cars have always been popular. In recent years they have become the go-to alternative to the SUV, often delivering more usable space, as well as a more sophisticated and sporty drive.

List price £31,995 Best price £28,995 MPG 565.0 CO2 12g/km For Great value for money; long electric range; plush, spacious interior with lots of kit Against Compromised visibility at junctions; MG’s p

List price £39,990 Best price £39,990 Range 318 miles Battery size 57.5kWh For Class-leading efficiency; fast charging via Tesla’s own network; surprisingly practical; well priced Against Some fiddly

WHILE the BMW 3 Series is into its seventh generation as a saloon, the Touring estate is only on its sixth incarnation, because a wagon version of the original 3 Series was never produced. The current

List price £47,650 Best price £47,650 MPG 731.1 CO2 9g/km For PHEV’s outstanding efficiency and electric range; hushed and comfy cruiser; vast boot; smart interior Against Pricier than some rivals; a