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Mercedes-Benz C-class W203 Sedan (2000-2004)

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Volkswagen | Cars

Variants

C 180

C 200

C 200 4MATIC

C 200d

C 220d

C 220d 4MATIC

C 300

C 300 4MATIC

C 300d

C 300e

C 30 CDI AMG

C 32 AMG

C 180 MT

C 180

C 180 Kompressor MT

C 180 Kompressor

C 200 CDI 116hp MT

C 200 CDI 116hp

C 200 CDI 122hp MT

C 200 CDI 122hp

C 200 CGI MT

C 200 Kompressor MT

C 200 Kompressor MT 02+

C 200 Kompressor

C 200 Kompressor 02+

C 220 CDI MT

C 220 CDI MT 03+

C 220 CDI 03+

C 220 CDI

C 240 MT

C 240 4MATIC

C 240

C 270 CDI MT

C 270 CDI

C 320 MT

C 320 4MATIC

C 320

1.4 TSI

1.4 TSI Euro5

1.4 TSI Euro5 DSG

1.4 TSI DSG

1.4 TSI EcoFuel

1.4 TSI EcoFuel DSG

1.6 FSI

1.6 FSI AT

1.6

1.6 TDI

1.8 TSI

1.8 TSI DSG

1.8 TSI Tiptronic

1.9 TDI

2.0 BlueTDI

2.0 BlueTDI DSG

2.0 FSI

2.0 FSI 4Motion

2.0 FSI AT

2.0 TDI 110hp

2.0 TDI 110hp BlueMotion

2.0 TDI 140hp Euro5

2.0 TDI 140hp Euro5 4Motion

2.0 TDI 140hp Euro5 DSG

2.0 TDI 170hp Euro5

2.0 TDI 170hp Euro5 DSG

2.0 TDI 170hp

2.0 TDI DSG

2.0 TDI 140hp

2.0 TDI 140hp 4Motion

2.0 TDI 140hp DSG

2.0 TDI 140hp

2.0 TFSI

2.0 TFSI AT

2.0 TSI

2.0 TSI DSG

2.0 TSI AT

3.2 FSI 4Motion

R36

Capacity

Cargo Capacity

455 L / 16.1 cu-ft

Coolant Capacity

12.0 L / 12.7 qt

Engine Oil Capacity

6.0 L / 6.3 qt

Fuel Capacity

62.0 L / 16.4 gal

Passengers

Chassis

Brakes | Front

Ventilated discs

Brakes | Rear

Ventilated discs

Offroad | Approach Angle

13.7 deg

14.4 deg

Offroad | Breakover Angle

8.5 deg

10.8 deg

Offroad | Departure Angle

14.6 deg

12.6 deg

Power Steering

Electric Steering

Hydraulic Steering

Electric Steering

Suspension | Front

Multi-link

MacPherson strut

Suspension | Rear

Multi-link

Turning Circle

10.8 m / 35.3 ft

11.4 m / 37.4 ft

Construction

Battery | Capacity

25.4 kWh (gross)

Battery | Type

Lithium-ion

Body Style

4-door Sedan

Dimensions

Ground Clearance

97 mm / 3.8 in

114 mm / 4.5 in

Size | Height

1472 mm / 58.0 in

Size | Length

4751 mm / 187.0 in

4765 mm / 187.6 in

Size | Width

1820 mm / 71.7 in | 2033 mm / 80.0 in (mirror unfolded)

Track Width | Front

1552.0 mm / 61.1 in

Track Width | Rear

1551.0 mm / 61.1 in

Wheelbase

2865 mm / 112.8 in

2715 mm / 106.9 in

2709 mm / 106.7 in

Performance

Braking | 200 km/h - 0

142.5 m / 467.4 ft

Coefficient Of Drag

0.24

0.281

Electric Range

99.0 km / 61.5 mi

Towing Capacity

750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1800 kg / 3968 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)

Powertrain

Engine | Compression Ratio

15.5:1

Transmission | Gears

9-speed

Transmission | Type

Automatic, 9G-TRONIC

Production

Availability

2021

Debut

2021-02-23

Reviews

Neofiliac score

78%

59%

55%

Pros

Excellent ride quality
Excellent 0.24 drag coefficient
S-Class-inspired infotainment system
Lots of standard equipment

Rather reliable diesel engine range
Great 5G-TRONIC auto box
Good 0.26 drag coefficient
Good towing capacity

Good 0.28 drag coefficient
Good towing capacity

Cons

Only available with small engines

RUST
Loss of V8
Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
Questionable styling

Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
Questionable styling
Fewer reliable engine options

Price

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