There is a particular kind of quiet that settles over you behind the wheel of a Mercedes-Benz C-Class. The 2015 C200 delivers it in full - that composed hush that makes an ordinary commute feel quietly upgraded.

Power comes from a 2.0-litre turbocharged four, paired with Mercedes' smooth 7-speed automatic and sent to the rear wheels the way a proper luxury sedan should do it. Effortless in traffic, and genuinely satisfying once the road opens up.

At 142,164 kilometres this W205 has long since settled into its stride, carrying the kind of long-legged refinement that only seems to sweeten with the miles.

Inside, the black cabin is pure Stuttgart - clean lines, tactile switchgear and a driving position that flatters whoever happens to be sitting in it. It is the interior that reminds you why the three-pointed star sits where it does.

Silver over black is the timeless pairing - understated enough for the office car park, sharp enough for a night out in the city.

This is the smart way into Mercedes ownership - the badge, the build and the presence, at a Melbourne price that leaves a little room in the budget for the fun stuff.

Owning a C-Class is a bit like wearing a good watch - nobody needs to ask what it is, and you never quite feel the need to explain.

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