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