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Mercedes-Benz C-Class SportCoupe CL203

Compact Hatchback

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Product Overview

Mercedes-Benz C-Class SportCoupe CL203 is an entry-level compact hatchback in production from 2000 to 2008. It was available with a range of inline-4, inline-5, and V6 engines that displaced 1.8 to 3.5 liters.

One of the first hatchbacks in Mercedes' model lineup, the C-Class SportCoupe is RWD-based. To many, even though it has the build quality of an economy car, the RWD platform still makes it stand out above most economy cars.

Drivers who appreciate handling should keep in mind that the C-class SportCoupe CL203 uses MacPherson front suspension, which doesn't provide the best cornering performance.

Unfortunately, the CL203 has two of the worst AMGs on offer.

Ratings

What we found

Neofiliac score 34%

Pros

RWD-based
Fully independent suspensions

Cons

Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
Horrible AMGs

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Specifications

Variants shown:

C 30 CDI AMG AT

C 32 AMG AT

C 160

C 160 AT

C 180

C 180 AT

C 180 Kompressor

C 180 Kompressor AT

C 200 CDI

C 200 CDI AT

C 200 CGI

C 200 Kompressor Euro4

C 200 Kompressor

C 200 Kompressor Euro4 AT

C 200 Kompressor AT

C 220 CDI

C 220 CDI AT

C 220 CDI Euro4

C 220 CDI Euro4 AT

C 230

C 230 AT

C 230 Kompressor Euro4

C 230 Kompressor Euro4 AT

C 230 Kompressor

C 230 Kompressor AT

C 320

C 320 AT

C 350

C 350 AT

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