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.
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 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.
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