Mercedes Benz C Sports Coupe - Generation 2 (2001-2004)

MERCEDES BENZ C SPORTS COUPE (2001-2004)

Essentially the two door C Class, the C Sports is priced lower than its four door counterpart back then.

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OWNERSHIP DETAILS	C200 Kompressor Innovation	C200 Kompressor Dynamic
Years Available	May 2001-2004	May 2001-2004
ENGINE SPECS
Engine	M111 2.0 SOHC 16V I4 Supercharged	M111 2.0 SOHC 16V I4 Supercharged
Horsepower	163hp @ 5,300rpm	163hp @ 5,300rpm
Torque	230Nm @ 2,500-4,800rpm	230Nm @ 2,500-4,800rpm
Fuel Type	Gasoline/95 Octane	Gasoline/95 Octane
Fuel System	Electronic Fuel Injection	Electronic Fuel Injection
Transmission	5-Speed Automatic	5-Speed Automatic
Fuel Tank Capacity	62 Liters	62 Liters
DIMENSIONS
Length	4,343mm	4,343mm
Width	1,728mm	1,728mm
Height	1,406mm	1,406mm
Wheelbase	2,715mm	2,715mm
Curb Weight	1,480kg	1,480kg
Body Style	2 Door Coupe	2 Door Coupe
Engine/Drive Type	Front Engine/Rear Wheel Drive	Front Engine/Rear Wheel Drive
Seating	2 + 2	2 + 2
SUSPENSION & TIRES
Front Suspension	McPherson Strut	McPherson Strut
Rear Suspension	Multi-Link	Multi-Link
Front Brakes	Vented Disc	Vented Disc
Rear Brakes	Disc	Disc
Tires	205/55 R16	205/55 R16
Wheels	16 Inch Alloy	16 Inch Alloy
SAFETY
Airbags	6	6
Anti-Lock Brakes	Yes, With Electronic Brakeforce Distribution and Brake Assist	Yes, With Electronic Brakeforce Distribution and Brake Assist
Traction/Stability Control	Yes, Electronic Stability Program	Yes, Electronic Stability Program
Other Safety Features	Adds: None	None
EXTERIOR
Fog Lamps	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
Other Exterior Features	Adds: Chin Spoiler, Side Skirts. Optional: Evolution Appearance Package	Side Mirror Signal Repeaters, Modular Glass Roof
INTERIOR
Steering Wheel Adjustment	Tilt/Telescopic	Tilt/Telescopic
Steering Wheel Material	Sports Leather	Leather
Seating Adjustment	Manual	Manual
Seating Material	Leather	Leather
Other Interior Features	Adds: None. Optional: Evolution Package Steering Wheel	All Leather Interior, Brushed Aluminum Panels and Accents, Electronic Locking, Assyst, Hands Free Phone
CONVENIENCE FEATURES
Power Amenities	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors
Climate Control	Dual, Automatic	Dual, Automatic
Audio System	AM/FM/Cassette/6 or 10 CD	AM/FM/Cassette/Single or 10 CD
Speakers	6	6
Steering Wheel Controls	Yes, Audio, Telephone, and Cruise Control	Yes, Audio, Telephone, and Cruise Control
Alarm	Yes	Yes
Keyless Entry	Yes, with Immobilizer	Yes, with Immobilizer
NOTES	Downgraded to 6 CD changer in 2004. Evolution package added in 2004.	Downgraded to single dash CD in 2004. Hands free phone added in 2004
RIVALS

Mercedes Benz C Class Wagon - Generation 2 (2001-2004)

MERCEDES BENZ C CLASS WAGON (2001-2004)

Internationally, the wagon version of the C Class was added in 2001. Engine options (and its corresponding variants) were similar to the sedan.

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OWNERSHIP DETAILS	C240/Avantgarde	C200 Kompressor/Avantgarde
Years Available	August 2001-2004	August 2001-2004
ENGINE SPECS
Engine	M112 2.6 SOHC 18V V6	M111 2.0 SOHC 16V I4 Supercharged
Horsepower	170hp @ 5,500rpm	163hp @ 5,300rpm
Torque	240Nm @ 4,500rpm	230Nm @ 2,500-4,800rpm
Fuel Type	Gasoline/95 Octane	Gasoline/95 Octane
Fuel System	Electronic Fuel Injection	Electronic Fuel Injection
Transmission	5-Speed Automatic	5-Speed Automatic
Fuel Tank Capacity	62 Liters	62 Liters
DIMENSIONS
Length	4,544mm	4,544mm
Width	1,728mm	1,728mm
Height	1,440mm	1,440mm
Wheelbase	2,715mm	2,715mm
Curb Weight	1,535kg	1,490kg
Body Style	5 Door Wagon	5 Door Wagon
Engine/Drive Type	Front Engine/Rear Wheel Drive	Front Engine/Rear Wheel Drive
Seating	5	5
SUSPENSION & TIRES
Front Suspension	McPherson Strut	McPherson Strut
Rear Suspension	Multi-Link	Multi-Link
Front Brakes	Vented Disc	Vented Disc
Rear Brakes	Solid Disc	Solid Disc
Tires	205/50 R16	195/65 R15
Wheels	16 Inch Alloy	15 Inch Alloy
SAFETY
Airbags	6	6
Anti-Lock Brakes	Yes, With Electronic Brakeforce Distribution and Brake Assist	Yes, With Electronic Brakeforce Distribution and Brake Assist
Traction/Stability Control	Yes, Electronic Stability Program	Yes, Electronic Stability Program
Other Safety Features	Adds: None	None
EXTERIOR
Fog Lamps	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
Other Exterior Features	Adds: Light Sensing Headlamps, Rain Sensing Wipers	Side Mirror Signal Repeaters, Rear Wiper, Sun Roof
INTERIOR
Steering Wheel Adjustment	Tilt/Telescopic	Tilt/Telescopic
Steering Wheel Material	Sports Leather	Leather
Seating Adjustment	Power, Driver and Front Passenger with Memory	Power, Driver and Front Passenger with Memory
Seating Material	Leather	Leather
Other Interior Features	Adds: None	Adds: Burr-Walnut Interior Grain and Accents, Cargo Net and Cover, Electronic Locking System, Assyst
CONVENIENCE FEATURES
Power Amenities	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors
Climate Control	Automatic	Automatic
Audio System	AM/FM/Cassette/10 CD	AM/FM/Cassette/10 CD
Speakers	8	8
Steering Wheel Controls	Yes, Audio, Telephone, and Cruise Control	Yes, Audio, Telephone, and Cruise Control
Alarm	Yes	Yes
Keyless Entry	Yes, with Immobilizer	Yes, with Immobilizer
NOTES	Sun roof, light sensing headlamps, and rain sensing wipers added in 2004 when it became the Avantgarde model.	Sun roof added in 2004 when it became the Avantgarde model.
RIVALS	Audi A4 Avant, BMW 3 Series Touring, Volvo V70

Mercedes Benz C Class Sedan - Generation 2.1 (2000-2004)

MERCEDES BENZ C CLASS SEDAN (2000-2004)

Launched as the W203 model, this version of the C Class included a wagon and a coupe called the Sports Coupe. For the sedan, two models were made available then a limited edition C180 was introduced later on.

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OWNERSHIP DETAILS	C240	C200 Kompressor	C180 Kompressor
Years Available	July 2000-September 2004	July 2000-September 2004	February 2004-September 2004
ENGINE SPECS
Engine	M112 2.6 SOHC 18V V6	M111 2.0 SOHC 16V I4 Supercharged	M271 E 18 ML 1.8 DOHC 16V I4 Supercharged
Horsepower	170hp @ 5,500rpm	163hp @ 5,300rpm	141hp @ 5,200rpm
Torque	240Nm @ 4,500rpm	230Nm @ 2,500-4,800rpm	220Nm @ 2,500-4,200rpm
Fuel Type	Gasoline/95 Octane	Gasoline/95 Octane	Gasoline/95 Octane
Fuel System	Electronic Fuel Injection	Electronic Fuel Injection	Electronic Fuel Injection
Transmission	5-Speed Automatic	5-Speed Automatic	5-Speed Automatic
Fuel Tank Capacity	62 Liters	62 Liters	62 Liters
DIMENSIONS
Length	4,526mm	4,526mm	4,526mm
Width	1,728mm	1,728mm	1,728mm
Height	1,426mm	1,426mm	1,426mm
Wheelbase	2,715mm	2,715mm	2,715mm
Curb Weight	1,535kg	1,490kg	1,485kg
Body Style	4-Door Sedan	4-Door Sedan	4-Door Sedan
Engine/Drive Type	Front Engine/Rear Wheel Drive	Front Engine/Rear Wheel Drive	Front Engine/Rear Wheel Drive
Seating	5	5	5
SUSPENSION & TIRES
Front Suspension	McPherson Strut	McPherson Strut	McPherson Strut
Rear Suspension	Multi-Link	Multi-Link	Multi-Link
Front Brakes	Vented Disc	Vented Disc	Vented Disc
Rear Brakes	Solid Disc	Solid Disc	Solid Disc
Tires	205/50 R16	195/65 R15	225/45 R17 (Front), 245/40 R17 (Rear)
Wheels	16 Inch Alloy	15 Inch Alloy	17 Inch Alloy
SAFETY
Airbags	6	6	6
Anti-Lock Brakes	Yes, With Electronic Brakeforce Distribution and Brake Assist	Yes, With Electronic Brakeforce Distribution and Brake Assist	Yes, With Electronic Brakeforce Distribution and Brake Assist
Traction/Stability Control	Yes, Electronic Stability Program	Yes, Electronic Stability Program	Yes, Electronic Stability Program
Other Safety Features	Adds: None	Adds: None. Deletes: Rear Parking Sensors	Rear Parking Sensors
EXTERIOR
Fog Lamps	Front and Rear	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
Other Exterior Features	Adds: None	Adds: None. Deletes: Aero Kit	Side Mirror Signal Repeaters, Aero Kit
INTERIOR
Steering Wheel Adjustment	Tilt/Telescopic	Tilt/Telescopic	Tilt/Telescopic
Steering Wheel Material	Leather	Leather	Leather
Seating Adjustment	Power, Driver and Front Passenger with Memory	Power, Driver and Front Passenger with Memory	Manual
Seating Material	Leather	Leather	Leather
Other Interior Features	Adds: None	Adds: Assyst Service Indicator, ELCODE Locking System, Burr-Walnut Interior Grain and Accents. Deletes: Carbon Fiber/Aluminum Accents	60/40 Fold Rear Seat, Carbon Fiber/Aluminum Accents
CONVENIENCE FEATURES
Power Amenities	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors
Climate Control	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic
Audio System	AM/FM/Cassette/10 CD	AM/FM/Cassette/10 CD	AM/FM/CD
Speakers	8	8	6
Steering Wheel Controls	Yes, Audio and Telephone	Yes, Audio and Telephone	Yes, Audio and Telephone
Alarm	Yes	Yes	Yes
Keyless Entry	Yes, with Immobilizer	Yes, with Immobilizer	Yes, with Immobilizer
NOTES			Launched as a limited edition model.
RIVALS	Audi A4, BMW 3 Series, Jaguar X Type, Volvo S60

Mercedes Benz C Class Sedan - Generation 2.2 (2004-2007)

MERCEDES BENZ C CLASS SEDAN (2004-2007)

A revision for late 2004 had a line-up change which included the regularization of the C180K model (while losing some items in the previous iteration). This time period also signaled the discontinuation of the wagon and coupe models.

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OWNERSHIP DETAILS	C240 Avantgarde	C200K Elegance	C180K Sport
Years Available	September 2004-May 2007	September 2004-May 2007	September 2004-May 2007
ENGINE SPECS
Engine	M112 2.6 SOHC 18V V6	M111 2.0 SOHC 16V I4 Supercharged	M271 E 18 ML 1.8 DOHC 16V I4 Supercharged
Horsepower	170hp @ 5,500rpm	163hp @ 5,300rpm	141hp @ 5,200rpm
Torque	240Nm @ 4,500rpm	230Nm @ 2,500-4,800rpm	220Nm @ 2,500-4,200rpm
Fuel Type	Gasoline/95 Octane	Gasoline/95 Octane	Gasoline/95 Octane
Fuel System	Electronic Fuel Injection	Electronic Fuel Injection	Electronic Fuel Injection
Transmission	5-Speed Automatic	5-Speed Automatic	5-Speed Automatic
Fuel Tank Capacity	62 Liters	62 Liters	62 Liters
DIMENSIONS
Length	4,526mm	4,526mm	4,526mm
Width	1,728mm	1,728mm	1,728mm
Height	1,426mm	1,426mm	1,426mm
Wheelbase	2,715mm	2,715mm	2,715mm
Curb Weight	1,535kg	1,475kg	1,475kg
Body Style	4-Door Sedan	4-Door Sedan	4-Door Sedan
Engine/Drive Type	Front Engine/Rear Wheel Drive	Front Engine/Rear Wheel Drive	Front Engine/Rear Wheel Drive
Seating	5	5	5
SUSPENSION & TIRES
Front Suspension	McPherson Strut	McPherson Strut	McPherson Strut
Rear Suspension	Multi-Link	Multi-Link	Multi-Link
Front Brakes	Vented Disc	Vented Disc	Vented Disc
Rear Brakes	Solid Disc	Solid Disc	Solid Disc
Tires	225/45 R17 (Front), 245/40 R17 (Rear)	205/55 R16	205/55 R16
Wheels	17 Inch Alloy	16 Inch Alloy	16 Inch Alloy
SAFETY
Airbags	6	6	6
Anti-Lock Brakes	Yes, With Electronic Brakeforce Distribution and Brake Assist	Yes, With Electronic Brakeforce Distribution and Brake Assist	Yes, With Electronic Brakeforce Distribution and Brake Assist
Traction/Stability Control	Yes, Electronic Stability Program	Yes, Electronic Stability Program	Yes, Electronic Stability Program
Other Safety Features	Adds: None	Adds: Park Distance System	None
EXTERIOR
Fog Lamps	Front and Rear	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
Other Exterior Features	Adds: AMG Appearance Package (Includes Front and Rear Bumper, Side Skirt, Unique Boot Lid Spoiler), Rain Sensing Wipers, Automatic Headlamps	Adds: Xenon HID Headlamps, Sun Roof	Side Mirror Signal Repeaters, Aero Kit
INTERIOR
Steering Wheel Adjustment	Tilt/Telescopic	Tilt/Telescopic	Tilt/Telescopic
Steering Wheel Material	Sports Leather	Leather	Leather
Seating Adjustment	Power, Driver and Front Passenger with Memory	Power, Driver and Front Passenger with Memory	Power, Driver with Memory
Seating Material	Leather	Leather	Fabric
Other Interior Features	Adds: Bird's Eye Maple Interior Grain and Accents	Adds: Burr-Walnut Interior Grain and Accents	60/40 Fold Rear Seat, Carbon Fiber/Aluminum Accents, Trip Computer
CONVENIENCE FEATURES
Power Amenities	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors
Climate Control	Automatic	Automatic	Manual
Audio System	AM/FM/6 CD	AM/FM/6 CD	AM/FM/CD
Speakers	8	7	6
Steering Wheel Controls	Yes, Audio, Telephone, and Cruise Control	Yes, Audio, Telephone, and Cruise Control	Yes, Audio, Telephone, and Cruise Control
Alarm	Yes	Yes	Yes
Keyless Entry	Yes, with Immobilizer	Yes, with Immobilizer	Yes, with Immobilizer
NOTES
RIVALS	Audi A4, BMW 3 Series, Jaguar X Type, Volvo S60

Car Profiles - Mercedes Benz C Class Sedan (2007-2014)

2007-2014 Mercedes Benz C Class Sedan

The Good: Bank vault reliability, engaging to drive, oodles of space

The Bad: Some noise at triple digit speeds, handling not like the 3 Series

The Say: If you find the BMW counterpart too hardcore, the C Class balances both aspects.

Go For: C200
Avoid: C350 Sport

Price Range: P1,490,000-P2,300,000
Our Rating: ****

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