The Mercedes-Benz C-Class has reached the final as it aims for the prize of 2008 World Car of the Year.

From an initial list of 39 different vehicles, the best ten were chosen and this was then broken down to three finalists.

An international panel of 47 automotive journalists from 24 countries around the world will now judge the winner which will be announced at the New York Auto Show on March 20th.

The awards are in their fifth year and have become one of the most prestigious automobile prizes around the world.

To be eligible for the award, the vehicle has to have been in production and sold on at least two continents during the year.

If the Mercedes-Benz C-Class was to win the award it would add to the Yellow Angel award it received in January as well as awards in South Africa and Australia.

The vehicle has also achieved a five-star safety rating for adults from Euro NCAP and featured in the film National Treasure: Book of Secrets.

Also nominated for a prize is the smart fortwo cdi which is up for the 2008 World Green Car award.

Find out more about the C-Class at mercedes-benz.co.uk.

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