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Technical highlights of the C-Class

201 series (1982 - 1993)

* Multi-link independent rear suspension: rear axle with five independent links for highly balanced handling characteristics
* Shock absorber strut independent front suspension: front axle located by individual wishbones, with anti-dive control
* Encapsulated diesel engine with exemplary noise insulation (“whisper diesel”)
* Forked-member structure of the front end for improved passive safety, particularly in frontal collisions
* Bosch KE Jetronic mechanical/electronic injection system for gasoline engines

202 series (1993 - 2000)

* C 220 CDI: the first diesel-engined passenger car of a German motor manufacturer with common-rail injection
* Gasoline engines with Roots supercharger
* Turbodiesel with four-valve technology and charge-air cooling
* V6 gasoline engine with three-valve technology and dual ignition
* Four-valve technology for diesel engines

203 series (2000 - 2006)

* Front module with crash boxes made of high-strength steel for further enhanced passive safety
* New three-link front axle with McPherson struts for more precise handling
* All-glass panoramic sunroof in the sports coupe
* Introduction of the SEQUENTRONIC automated six-speed transmission

C-Class model history in brief

201 series

Mercedes-Benz introduced the 190 model in 1982. The sedan (W 201 series) was the first car in a new model series referred to within the company as the “compact class” – below the E-Class, S-Class and SL-Class.

The new model, designed by Bruno Sacco, took Mercedes-Benz values into the mid-range of the market. This included the company’s focus on technical innovations: the W 201 featured a chassis with multi-link independent rear suspension, a lightweight structure made of high-strength steel, bodywork with exemplary aerodynamic qualities and a high level of passive safety.

The 190 engines also set new standards: the use of an encapsulated engine in the diesel version led to the 190 D becoming known as the “whisper diesel”, while four-valve technology turned the gasoline-engined version of the compact class into a high-performance sports car.

202 series

The 202 series was the first to bear the “Mercedes-Benz C-Class” name. The sedan (W 202) made its debut in 1993. The C-Class continued the tradition of the 190, but with a larger and more comfortable interior while retaining the same exterior dimensions. Standard equipment was also significantly enhanced, at prices comparable to those of its predecessor. The station wagon (S 202) introduced in 1996 offered even more space.

In fact, the 202 series played a crucial role in the ongoing development of passenger-car diesel engines at Mercedes-Benz. The C-Class comprised the world’s first passenger cars to have four-valve diesel engines. Then came the first turbodiesel passenger car with four-valve technology and charge-air cooling, and in 1997 the C-Class also introduced the diesel engine with common-rail direct injection (CDI).

But the new model series also introduced new features for gasoline engines: it was in the C 230 Kompressor that Mercedes-Benz first went back to the idea of using a Roots supercharger to boost engine power, after more than 50 years.

203 series

The third generation of the compact class (W 203), launched in 2000, was a decidedly sporty design, and in the fall of 2000, a sports coupe (CL 203) was also added to the C-Class. The new station wagon (S 203) arrived in 2001, with a stronger focus on lifestyle and practical utility values.

The new model series contained a raft of technical innovations as standard equipment. Alongside a high level of safety, exemplary comfort and reliability, the most distinctive features of the C-Class were its agility and sporty performance.

The technical innovations making their first appearance in this generation of the C-Class included the SEQUENTRONIC automated six-speed transmission

Just_me

not many replies here which is your favorite model?

The Emperor

W201 C43 AMG - Killer!

Couldn't care less for others, especially the new one.

Just_me

You like that car? My best friend own a C43 AMG Wagon. Last summer we raced a Ford Escort Cosworth, despite that the Ford had 330hp and lower weight the differences wasnt big. Also we were two in the car and he was only one person in his Ford. That C43 did a great job

V8 power

The Emperor

I adore that car!

A W201 wagon is the nicest small wagon i've ever seen.

bum-man

I'm pretty sure there was never a W201 wagon...The biggest C-class blunder was the W202, what a piece of crap that was. They should have just kept building the W201 for another 7 years.

Just_me

my friend own a C43 AMG Kombi, what W version is that?

PC Valkyrie

The C43 AMG was a W202 car.

Merc1

I'm partial to the "190" and the W202 because the W203 was such an embarrassment quality-wise when it arrived. I will never get over that lame as hell gauge cluster on the pre-facelift models. My god who signed off on that mess. The W204 looks to be the most complete of the all the generations so far and most lives up to the promise of at least getting a lot of the qualities from the more expensive Benzes.

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The Emperor

Sorry for the mistake, guys and thanks for correction.