Mercedes-Benz C-Class

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. The Mercedes-Benz C-Class has been built in Sindelfingen, Germany and Bremen, Germany. The very first 1994 C-Class was completed on June 1, 1993.

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

• Acura TL (FWD)
• Audi A4 (AWD/FWD)
• BMW 3-Series (AWD/RWD)
• Cadillac CTS (RWD)
• Infiniti G35 (AWD/RWD)
• Lexus IS 300 (RWD)
• Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution (AWD)
• Volvo S60 (AWD/FWD)

Discontinued C-Class Models

• C 200
• C 180
• C 280
• C 220
• 190E (preceded C-Class)

External links

• 2005 Model Year Mercedes-Benz C-Class Unveiled is an explanation of the changes made for the 2005 model year
• Mercededs-Benz International

References

• New Car Pricing & Reviews: 2004 Mercedes-Benz C-Class

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.