Mercedes-Benz C-Class (W203)

The Mercedes-Benz C-Class (W203) is the internal designation for a range of compact executive cars manufactured and marketed by DaimlerChrysler from 1999 to 2010, as the second generation of the C-Class in sedan/saloon, three-door hatchback coupé (marketed as the SportCoupé and sub-designated CL203) and station wagon/estate (sub-designated S203) body styles.

Mercedes-Benz C-Class (W203)
Overview
ManufacturerDaimlerChrysler (1999–2007) Daimler AG (2007–2010)
Also calledMercedes-Benz CLC-Class (coupe, 2008–2011)
Production
  • March 1999 – March 2007 (sedan)
  • April 2000 – June 2007 (station wagon)
  • August 1999 – December 2010 (coupe)
Model years2001–2007
Assembly
  • Germany: Bremen; Sindelfingen
  • Brazil: Juiz de Fora
  • India: Pune (CKD)
  • Malaysia: Pekan (CKD)
  • South Africa: East London
  • Thailand: Samut Prakan (CKD)
  • Vietnam: Ho Chi Minh City (CKD)
  • Indonesia: Wanaherang (CKD)
DesignerHartmut Sinkwitz
Body and chassis
ClassCompact executive car (D)
Body style4-door sedan
5-door station wagon
3-door hatchback coupé (SportCoupe/CLC)
LayoutFront-engine, rear-wheel-drive or all-wheel-drive (4MATIC)
RelatedMercedes-Benz CLK-Class (C209)
Powertrain
EnginePetrol:
2.0 L M111 I4
1.8 L M271 I4 Kompressor
2.0–2.3 L M111 I4 Kompressor
2.6 L–3.2 L M112 V6
2.5 L–3.5 L M272 V6
3.2 L Supercharged M112 V6 AMG
5.4 L M113 V8 AMG
Diesel:
2.1 L OM611 I4
2.1 L OM646 I4
2.7 L OM612 I5
3.0 L OM642 V6
3.0 L OM612 I5 AMG
Transmission
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,715 mm (106.9 in)
LengthSedan: 4,526 mm (178.2 in)
Wagon: 4,541 mm (178.8 in)
SportCoupe: 4,343 mm (171.0 in)
Width1,728 mm (68.0 in)
HeightSedan: 1,426 mm (56.1 in)
Wagon: 1,465 mm (57.7 in)
Coupe: 1,406 mm (55.4 in)
Chronology
PredecessorMercedes-Benz C-Class (W202)
SuccessorMercedes-Benz C-Class (W204)
Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class (for CLC-Class SportCoupé)
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