For many, the Mercedes Estate is a great example of a large car that combines fantastic build quality with real workhorse-style performance - and that's why we see so many of them on the roads today.
The smaller of the Estates - though still offering very generous load capacity - is the C Class. It's available with a wide number of engine variants, both petrol and diesel. The best of these, in terms of performance and economy, are the C350 petrol and the C220 diesel.
The C Class Estate is a comfortable car to drive that handles superbly. It also has a feature called the Agility Control Package that automatically adjusts to suit the driving situation.
The larger E Class Estates step up the luxury and ride quality even further. The pick of their engines are the E320 petrol and the E270 diesel which both have a seven-speed automatic gearbox. The long wheelbase of the car means bumps in the road are absorbed effortlessly and the suspension is soft enough for comfort but firm enough for control.
So if you're looking for a classic estate, Mercedes can provide you with all the options you need. You can find a great choice of used Mercedes estates on Motors.co.uk.