Customers considering a new Mercedes-Benz can now experience a 48-hour test drive, allowing potential buyers to experience a car in the real world.

In the A-Class, B-Class and CLA, customers can experience the all-new MBUX (Mercedes-Benz User Experience) infotainment system, with a touchscreen interface and ‘Hey Mercedes’ which uses intelligent voice recognition to control key features.

The option of an extended test drive was also implemented by Volkswagen earlier this year for its new eGolf, while SsangYong tempted potential Tivoli buyers in 2017.

Mercedes-Benz Cars UK’s marketing director, Rob Halloway, said: “Our retailer partners offer this extended test drive exclusively to our customers, and it allows them to experience one of our latest cars on their terms.”

The 48-hour test drive initiative excludes Mercedes-AMG models, the new GLE, the new A-Class Saloon and Marco Polo.

The offer runs until July 31, and is available at participating Mercedes-Benz retailers. More information can be found online.