- #2004 MERCEDES C230 KOMPRESSOR SPORT EDITION REVIEWS MANUAL#
- #2004 MERCEDES C230 KOMPRESSOR SPORT EDITION REVIEWS SERIES#
The SportCoupé continued on sale in other markets until 2008. For the C 240 and C 320, 4MATIC four-wheel drive versions were also offered in addition to rear-wheel drive.Īlong with the C-Class Estate (wagon), the SportCoupé was discontinued in Canada and the United States after the 2005 model year. The newer 1.8-litre was less powerful but smoother and more efficient than the older 2.3-litre engine (143 kW (194 PS) compared to 140 kW (190 PS). The C 230 Kompressor variant sported 140 kW (188 hp). All of them used the same 1.8-litre engine, with different designations according to horsepower levels, including a version powered by natural gas. Then in 2002 for the 2003 model year, a new family of supercharged four cylinder engines, dubbed M271, debuted for the entire C-Class range. The third body variant, a station wagon codenamed S203 arrived in 2001.
The US model, labeled C 230 Kompressor, became available for the 2002 model year with the M111.981 engine, a 1.8 -liter supercharged inline-four making 143 kW (192 hp) at 5500 rpm and 280 N⋅m (210 lb⋅ft) at 2500–4800 rpm. Mercedes-Benz debuted a coupe variant in October 2000 (launching in 2001), labelled the C-Class SportCoupé and given the internal designation CL203 (see below). There was a version of this car that was made in Korea.
#2004 MERCEDES C230 KOMPRESSOR SPORT EDITION REVIEWS MANUAL#
Six-speed manual gearboxes were now standard for the entire range, except the C 320. The diesels now featured common rail direct fuel injection and variable geometry turbochargers. Most of the engines were carried over from the W202, but the C 320 was exclusive, offering 160 kW (218 PS). The sedan debuted with a range of inline-four and V6 petrol engines and inline-four and -five diesels. The second generation C-Class was unveiled on March 21, 2000, going on sale starting in September 2000. Testing began in 1997, with development concluding in 2000. Design patents were filed on 20 April 1998 and 4 March 1999. The Mercedes-Benz C-Class (W203) is the internal designation for a range of compact executive cars manufactured and marketed by DaimlerChrysler from 2000 to early 2007, as the second generation of the C-Class - in sedan/saloon, three-door liftback (marketed as the SportCoupé and sub-designated CL203) and station wagon/estate (sub-designated S-203) body styles.ĭesign work on the W203 C-Class began in mid-1994, with the final design being approved in December 1995 by the executive board. Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class (for CLC-Class SportCoupé) But if you want Mercedes-Benz engineering, design strengths and mystique in a solid, mainstream sedan, it doesn't get anymore accessible than the C-Class, and the C320 sedan represents the best of this.Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive or all-wheel-drive ( 4MATIC) If it's a sports sedan you seek, you might still consider Audi or BMW.
#2004 MERCEDES C230 KOMPRESSOR SPORT EDITION REVIEWS SERIES#
Comparably equipped C-Class sedans are priced slightly higher than BMW's 3 Series and substantially higher than Audi's A4 models. While this is Mercedes' least expensive line in the United States, you'll still pay a premium for the three-pointed star. Every model, starting with the less-expensive coupes, comes standard with a full-complement of airbags and Mercedes' Electronic Stability Program skid-control system. The C-Class has good bones, with exterior styling inspired by the big, luxurious S-Class, technology shared with the E-Class, and an interior design all its own.
On the standard sedans and wagons, the 4MATIC all-wheel-drive has been packaged with heated seats for a savings of $1,250 compared to 2003. The sport coupes benefit from similar interior changes, and now come standard with 17-inch alloy wheels and high-performance tires. The sport sedans get a healthy dose of performance and styling updates, including a lower ride height, upgraded brakes, a short-throw shifter and unique interior features to further distinguish them from the standard sedans. The pinnacle of the C-Class line, at least from a performance standpoint, is the limited-production C32 AMG sedan ($51,200).įor 2004, Mercedes has focused improvements on the sportier models. Meanwhile, the price-leading C230 sport coupe continues to attract first-time Mercedes buyers with its sportiness, practicality, features and that three-pointed star on the grille. Inside, it looks and, for the most part, feels like a Mercedes-Benz, with firm, supportive seats and mostly high-quality materials. It's a pleasure to drive, with its smooth, powerful engine, responsive automatic transmission and classic Mercedes balance of ride quality and handling. The C-Class starts at less than $27,000 for C230 coupe, but the line is perhaps best represented by the C320 sedan ($37,630). The Mercedes-Benz C-Class cars offer the Benz experience for the price of a Toyota Camry, which is why they are the company's best-selling line.
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