Mercedes-Benz C-Class (W203)
| Mercedes-Benz C-Class (W203) | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | DaimlerChrysler (1999–2007) Daimler AG (2007–2010) |
| Model code | W203 (saloon) S203 (station wagon / estate) CL203 (coupé) |
| Also called | Mercedes-Benz CLC-Class (coupe, 2008–2011) |
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| Model years | 2001–2007 |
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| Designer | Hartmut Sinkwitz |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Compact executive car (D) |
| Body style | 4-door sedan 5-door station wagon 3-door hatchback coupé (SportCoupé/CLC) |
| Layout | Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive or all-wheel-drive (4Matic) |
| Related | Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class (C209) |
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| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,715 mm (106.9 in) |
| Length | Sedan: 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) |
| Width | 1,728 mm (68.0 in) |
| Height | Sedan: 1,426 mm (56.1 in) Wagon: 1,465 mm (57.7 in) Coupe: 1,406 mm (55.4 in) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Mercedes-Benz C-Class (W202) |
| Successor | Mercedes-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.