Used Mercedes-Benz Estate for sale

Popular Mercedes estate cars

Mercedes has tens of models and configurations, including estate versions of some of its most popular cars.

In fact, as well as estate versions of its C-Class and E-Class saloons, there’s even a longer and more practical version of its CLA – you don’t get a premium estate this small from key rivals BMW and Mercedes, so it’s a great option.

Take note that you’ll see the ‘Shooting Brake’ name used as well as ‘Estate’. Shooting Brake simply refers to the German manufacturer’s more stylish, coupé-like designs.

> Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake

> Mercedes C-Class Estate

> Mercedes E-Class Estate

What types of Mercedes estate cars are there?

Apart from its compact, mid-sized and large estates, you’ll also need to decide which powertrain you want from Mercedes, and there are plenty.

Ignoring the usual array of petrol, diesel and mild hybrid, there are also mighty impressive plug-in hybrids with around 70 miles of range. Power can come from petrol or diesel engines – a real standout feature in a world mostly dominated by petrol plug-in hybrids.

If you fancy yourself a bit of performance, consider an AMG version. Whether that’s a CLA 35, CLA 45, C43, C63, E53 or E63, you’ll be blown away by the amount of power available. Some performance models even swap out the V8 for a four-cylinder plug-in hybrid setup that’s kinder to the environment.

What is it like to live with a Mercedes estate?

Living with a used Mercedes estate for sale will give you a taste of how the other half live – high-quality interiors, plush materials and lots of advanced tech make them the place to be.

We’ve already covered the engaging driving experience, but it’s also worth noting that most models can be exceptionally fuel efficient.

The main reason you’d want to buy one though, is the vast amount of space behind the rear seats. It’s more than many SUVs have.

Mercedes estate cars vs. SUVs vs. saloons

Each body style has its advantages, but we think a used Mercedes estate for sale stands out because you’ll have a large boot space with little-to-no loading lip and stable handling with outstanding efficiency.

Sure, SUVs are all the rage, but they can have less usable boot spaces than estates, plus they’re larger and heavier, so they’re not as fun to drive and can cost more to run.

Mercedes estates have sleek designs and refined, business-class cabins. But you’ll notice just how awkward it can be to get into the (decent-sized) boot with the narrow boot opening compared with an estate.

Who are Mercedes estate cars suitable for?

Mercedes estates are great for long-distance drivers because they’re comfortable and offer outstanding fuel efficiency for motorway driving.

This makes them especially popular among business users, but they’re just as good for families who like the finer things in life.

Whether you go for an AMG model or one of the regular engines, you might also enjoy a used Mercedes estate for sale if you’re a driving enthusiast. The rear- or all-wheel-drive setups and stable handling make them a joy to drive.