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Mercedes-Benz C-Class Estate S203

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Product Overview

Mercedes-Benz C-Class Estate S203 is a compact executive station wagon in production from 2001 to 2004, whereupon it received a facelift. It was available with a range of inline-4, inline-5, and V6 engines that displaced 1.8 to 3.2 liters.

Whereas the S211 E-Class Estate of the same period had a rather elegant design, the smaller S203 C-Class Estate appears more cramped: the same design language apparently did not translate as well here.

A wide range of engines were offered, though the V8 from the S202 AMG models were replaced, to a cold audience, with a couple of smaller engines, a supercharged V6 petrol and an I5 diesel. The diesel one is arguably the worst AMG engine to have ever existed.

Drivers who appreciate handling should keep in mind that the S203 C-class Estate uses MacPherson front suspension, which doesn't provide the best cornering performance.

Ratings

What we found

Neofiliac score 63%

Pros

More modern equipment
Wide available with 6-speed manual transmission
Good powertrain reliability

Cons

Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
Lost V8 engine
Diesel nonsense with AMG badge

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Specifications

Variants shown:

C 180

C 180 Kompressor

C 180 Kompressor MT

C 180 MT

C 200 CDI

C 200 CDI MT

C 200 CGI MT

C 200 Kompressor Euro4

C 200 Kompressor Euro4 MT

C 200 Kompressor Euro4D

C 200 Kompressor MT

C 220 CDI

C 220 CDI MT

C 240

C 240 4MATIC

C 240 MT

C 270 CDI

C 270 CDI MT

C 30 CDI AMG

C 32 AMG

C 320

C 320 4MATIC

C 320 MT

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