DaimlerChrysler assembles the C-Class, a series of automobile models, in Stuttgart and offers it to the public under the Mercedes-Benz brand. The C-Class was introduced for the 1994 model year as a replacement to the popular 190E and other similar Mercedes models. For the 2001 model year, DaimlerChrysler introduced a new generation of the C-Class, and in 2004, it planned to make minor modifications to the model for the 2005 model year. As of 2004, the C-Class automobiles are the cheapest in the Mercedes-Benz line of models availble in the US.
Powertrain
In the 2004 model year, the C-Class' powertrains are comprised of the one following engines
- a supercharged dual overhead camshaft I4, generating 260.3174 Nm of torque at 3,500 rpm
- an overhead camshaft V6, generating 239.9801 Nm of torque at 4,500 rpm
- an overhead camshaft V6, generating 299.6362 Nm of torque at 3,000 rpm
- a supercharged overhead camshaft V6, generating 450.1322 Nm of torque at 3,000 rpm
in addition to a manual or automatic transmission, and a rear-wheel or all-wheel drive system.
United States C-Class Models
(Data for year 2005 models)
C-Class Sedans
- C230 Kompressor Sport Sedan
- Notable Features: Unique lower bodywork, exhaust finisher, 6-speed manual transmission
- Price: US$29,970
- Engine: Supercharged 1.8 L 16-valve inline-4 engine 189 hp (141 kW) @ 5,800 rpm
- C240 Luxury Sedan
- Notable features: wood interior trim, adaptive 5-speed automatic transmission
- US$33,370
- Engine: 2.6 L 18 -valve V6 engine 168 hp (125 kW) @ 5,700 rpm
- 4matic four wheel drive system available
- C320 Luxury Sedan
- Notable features: wood interior trim, adaptive 5-speed automatic transmission
- Price: US$38,670
- Engine: 3.2 L 18-valve V-6 engine 215 hp (160 kW) @ 5,700 rpm
- 4matic four wheel drive system available
- C320 Sport Sedan
- Notable features: 5-spoke 17 in (432 mm) wheels, unique lower body work,
- Price:$38,070
- Engine: 3.2 L 18 valve V6 engine 215 hp (160 kW) @ 5,700 rpm
- C55 AMG Aufrecht Melcher Grossaspach Sport Sedan
- Natually aspirated V-8, 5-Speed AMG SpeedShift transmission , 4-piston calipers with 13.6 in (345 mm) front disc brakes, unique lower bodywork
- Price: $54,620
- Engine: AMG 5.4 L 24-valve twin-spark 90 degree V8 Engine 362 hp (270 kW) @ 5,750rpm
C-Class Wagons
- The 2005 C240 Luxury Wagon
- Price:US$34,870
- Engine:2.6 L 18 -valve V6 engine 168 hp (125 kW) @ 5,700 rpm
- 4matic four wheel drive system available
C-Class Coupes
- The 2005 C230 Kompressor Sport Coupe
- Notable features: 6-speed manual transmission, patterned aluminum interior trim
- $26,570
- Engine: Supercharged 1.8 L 16-valve inline-4 engine 189 hp (141 kW) @ 5,800 rpm
- The 2005 C320 Sport Coupe
- Notable features: 6-speed manual transmission, patterned aluminum interior
- Price: $28,970
- Engine: 3.2 L 18-valve V-6 engine 215 hp (160 kW) @ 5,700 rpm
United Kingdom Models
C-Class Saloon ('Sedan') Model listings (Data for 2005 models)
- C 180 KOMPRESSOR
- C 200 KOMPRESSOR
- C 180 KOMPRESSOR
- C 320
- C 200 CDI
- C 220 CDI
- C 270 CDI
- C 55 AMG
Competitors
Discontinued C-Class Models
- C 200
- C 180
- C 280
- C 220
- 190E (preceded C-Class)
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References
Mercedes C-Classes are built in Sindelfingen, Germany and Bremen, Germany. The very first 1994 Mercedes C-Class rolled off the assembly line on June 1, 1993. The very first 2001 Mercedes C-Class rolled off the assembly line on July 18, 2000.
