Mercedes-Benz C-Class (W203)

Mercedes-Benz C-Class (W203)
Overview
ManufacturerDaimlerChrysler (1999–2007)
Daimler AG (2007–2010)
Model codeW203 (saloon)
S203 (station wagon / estate)
CL203 (coupé)
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
DesignerHartmut Sinkwitz
Body and chassis
ClassCompact executive car (D)
Body style4-door sedan
5-door station wagon
3-door hatchback coupé (SportCoupé/CLC)
LayoutFront-engine, rear-wheel-drive or all-wheel-drive (4Matic)
RelatedMercedes-Benz CLK-Class (C209)
Powertrain
Engine
Transmission
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,715 mm (106.9 in)
LengthSedan: 4,526 mm (178.2 in), 4,611 mm (181.5 in) (C 55 AMG)
Wagon: 4,541 mm (178.8 in), 4,626 mm (182.1 in) (C 55 AMG)
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 C-Class (C204) (for CLC-Class)

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.