2000-2008 C-Class OverviewMercedes C-Class Overview (2000 - 2008)
CL203 / S203 / W203
Tech Specs Summary
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- 122 - 155 mph
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- 5.2 - 12.6 seconds
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- 113 - 362 BHP
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- 22.8 - 47.9 mpg
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- 1,445 - 1,705 kg
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- 310 - 1,100 L (Hatchback)
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- 455 L (Saloon)
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- 470 - 1,384 L (Estate)
This generation of the Mercedes C-Class (CL203 / S203 / W203) was produced by the German manufacturer Mercedes between 2000 - 2008. It's a front engined car with either rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive and came as a hatchback, saloon or estate. There are many power levels available, ranging from a 113 BHP 1.8 L Inline 4 Supercharged petrol engine all the way to a 362 BHP 5.4 L V8 petrol engine. It has macpherson strut front suspension and multi-link rear suspension.
Performance Pick
If you're interested in performance, the best performance version of the C-Class is the Mercedes C 55 AMG which scores 3.2★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for performance. With total power at 362 BHP and a power/weight ratio of 221 BHP/Tonne it has a top speed of 155 mph and gets to 62 mph in 5.2 seconds.
Practicality Pick
If you're more interested in practicality, then the Mercedes C 200 CDI Estate is the best practical all-rounder with a score of 3.6★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for practicality. It has a range of 610 miles and can store 470-1,384 litres of cargo. It also has a towing capacity of 1,500 kg.
Euro NCAP Results
