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Mercedes-Benz C-class W204

Compact Sedan

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Mercedes-Benz C-class W204 is a compact executive sedan in production from 2007 to 2011, whereupon it received a facelift. It was available with a range of inline-4, V6, and V8 engines that displaced 1.6 to 6.2 liters.

Undoubtedly, the most interesting engine offered was the M156E63 naturally-aspirated 6.2L V8 engine. It has been argued by some to be among the best AMG engines ever and indeed was the first engine engineered by AMG (rather than tuned by them). It is also the largest post-war V8 from Mercedes. Unfortunately, this engine, while full of characters, has some weaknesses in premature wears, and frequent oil changes are needed to mitigate this issue.

Styling-wise, it is probably a wash compared to facelift W203. Neither really has the confidence of the W202, and the W204 may appear a bit over-styled in AMG form and bland elsewhere.

A mix of 5G- and 7G-Tronic transmissions were used, including the combination of 7G-Tronic with AWD. As time passes by, this last combination has proven to be the least desirable for long-term ownership.

Mercedes-Benz has made a good effort in aerodynamics, with a decent 0.25 coefficient of drag to show for it.

Drivers who appreciate handling should keep in mind that the W204 still uses MacPherson front suspension, which doesn't provide the best cornering performance.

Ratings

What we found

Neofiliac score 80%

Pros

Tremendous M156 engine in the C63 AMG
Fewer chassis-related problems than W203
Good 0.25 drag coefficient

Cons

Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
Getting addicted to 4Matic and diesel

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Specifications

Variants shown:

C 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY MT

C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY

C 180 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY MT

C 180 Kompressor

C 180 Kompressor BlueEFFICIENCY

C 180 Kompressor BlueEFFICIENCY MT

C 180 Kompressor MT

C 200 CDI

C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

C 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY MT

C 200 CDI MT

C 200 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY

C 200 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY MT

C 200 Kompressor

C 200 Kompressor MT

C 220 CDI

C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY MT

C 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Stop/Start MT

C 220 CDI MT

C 230

C 230 MT

C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC

C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY MT

C 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY

C 280

C 280 4MATIC

C 280 MT

C 300

C 300 4MATIC

C 300 MT

C 320 CDI

C 320 CDI 4MATIC

C 320 CDI MT

C 350

C 350 4MATIC

C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY

C 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC

C 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY

C 63 AMG

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