Inside, the sport coupe features aluminum trim instead of traditional wood. A glass panel between the tail lights contributes to rearward visibility and gives it a distinctive appearance. The sport coupe features a radical roofline, aggressive front end and sassy styling all its own. C230 sport coupe ($24,950) shares the 106.9-inch wheelbase of the C-Class sedans and wagons, but is substantially shorter overall.
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A six-speed manual transmission is standard on the wagons.įor 2003, C-Class sedans and wagons are available with 4MATIC all-wheel drive ($1800), a big benefit in slippery conditions.Ĭ230 sport coupe is a hatchback, the first such design in Mercedes history. These are the smallest station wagons Mercedes has ever imported to the United States, yet they successfully combine sporty styling and good cargo room, perfect for that big dog (though we recommend a dog fence for safety). But most important, with more power on tap, the C320 is more satisfying to drive.Ĭ-Class wagons are available in C320 ($36,700) and the new C240 ($31,400) trim. C320 comes standard with the five-speed automatic and a higher level of luxury amenities, including automatic climate control, Bose 10-speaker stereo, reading lamps, 10-way power seats, and a power-adjustable steering column. C240 is well-equipped, with leather seat inserts, eight-way power seats with power adjustable head rests, manual tilt and telescope steering column, power windows, cruise control, a seven-speaker audio system with weatherband, Tele-aid communications, hand-polished laurel-wood trim and 16-inch aluminum wheels.Ĭ320 sedan ($35,200) is powered by a 215-horsepower 3.2-liter version of the same V6. The five-speed automatic is optional ($1325).Ĭ240 sedan ($29,900) is powered by a 168-horsepower 2.6-liter V6 with three valves per cylinder. All (except C32 AMG) come standard with a six-speed manual transmission. Model Lineupįor 2003, the Mercedes-Benz C-Class comprises five four-door sedans, two station wagons, and two hatchback coupes. Redesigned for model year 2002, the C-Class has been enjoying strong sales, particularly in the United States. Also, the supercharged four-cylinder engine that powers the C230 sport coupe has been redesigned for better efficiency and lower emissions.Ĭ-Class has good bones, with exterior styling inspired by the big, luxurious S-Class sedan, technology shared with the latest E-Class, and an interior design all its own. 2003 C240 and C320 sedans and wagons are available with 4MATIC all-wheel drive. Two new sports sedans join the 2003 line, along with a new high-powered sport coupe, and a value-priced wagon. Meanwhile, the price-leading C230 sport coupe continues to attract first-time Mercedes buyers with its combination of style, space, and features.įor 2003, the C-Class has been expanded to nine models, which includes sedans, wagons, and sport coupes.
Inside, it looks and feels like a Mercedes with high-quality materials and firm, supportive seats. The C320 sedan, for example, is a delight to drive with its sporty engine, responsive transmission, and perfect balance of ride quality and handling. The C-Class brings more than the three-pointed star to the table, however. The Mercedes-Benz C-Class brings the three-pointed star to the rest of us, with sedans starting at less than $30,000.
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