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

Mercedes-Benz | Cars

Ford | Cars

Variants

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

1.0T 100hp

1.0T 100hp stop/start

1.0T 125hp

1.0T 125hp stop/start

1.5D 120hp

1.5D 95hp

1.5T 150hp

1.5T 150hp stop/start

1.5T 182hp

1.5T 182hp stop/start

1.6D 115hp

1.6D 115hp stop/start

1.6D 95hp

1.6D 95hp stop/start

1.6T 105hp

1.6T 125hp

1.6T 125hp AT

1.6T 85hp

2.0D 150hp AT

2.0D 150hp AT stop/start

2.0D 150hp stop/start

FWD

AWD

Capacity

Cargo Capacity

455 L / 16.1 cu-ft

372 L / 13.1 cu-ft

600 L / 21.2 cu-ft

Fuel Capacity

62.0 L / 16.4 gal

76.0 L / 20.1 gal

Passengers

Chassis

Brakes | Front

Disc

Ventilated discs

Brakes | Rear

Disc

Power Steering

Hydraulic Steering

Suspension | Front

MacPherson strut

Suspension | Rear

Multi-link

Tire Size

205/55 R16, 215/50 R17

225/55 R18

Turning Circle

10.8 m / 35.3 ft

11.0 m / 36.1 ft

12.5 m / 41.0 ft

Construction

Body Style

4-door Sedan

Dimensions

Size | Height

1484 mm / 58.4 in

1562 mm / 61.5 in

Size | Length

4534 mm / 178.5 in

5126 mm / 201.8 in

Size | Width

1823 mm / 71.8 in

1892 mm / 74.5 in

Track Width | Front

1544.0 mm / 60.8 in

1633.0 mm / 64.3 in

Track Width | Rear

1559.0 mm / 61.4 in

1636.0 mm / 64.4 in

Wheel Size

6.5J x 16, 7.0J x 17

18 in

Wheelbase

2715 mm / 106.9 in

2648 mm / 104.3 in

2868 mm / 112.9 in

Performance

Braking | 200 km/h - 0

142.5 m / 467.4 ft

Coefficient Of Drag

0.3

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout

Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive

Engine

Duratec 35 (Cyclone)

Engine | Bore

92.5 mm / 3.6 in

Engine | Compression Ratio

10.3:1

Engine | Displacement

3.5 L / 213.3 cu-in / 3496.0 cc

Engine | Power

263.0 hp / 196.1 kW @ 6250 rpm

Engine | Redline

6700 rpm

Engine | Specific Output

75.2 hp/L / 1.2 hp/cu-in

Engine | Stroke

86.7 mm / 3.4 in

Engine | Torque

338 Nm / 249.3 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm

Engine | Type

Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder

Transmission | Gears

6-speed

Transmission | Type

Automatic

Production

Availability

2007 ~ 2009

Reviews

Neofiliac score

59%

22%

21%

Pros

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

Down to very low 3.8L/100km fuel consumption (if we believe it)

Moved up in size class compared to Gen4
Comfortable ride

Cons

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

Bad 0-100kph time
No powerful engine options
Only available with small engines
Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front

Uninspiring exterior and interior
Poor handling
Basic suspension setup

Price

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