The third generation Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Mercedes-Benz C200 W203

Debut of the third-generation Mercedes-Benz C-Class W203 body with the index in March 2000. Externally, the car is a smaller copy of the S-Class with a sporty character in the spirit of the CLK. W203 on aerodynamics than some other brands in its class.

Compared with the previous generation of machines in W203 amended the bodywork (to increase security) and suspension (for the sake of control.) The front of the C-Class body supplied with removable modules that an accident can be easily and inexpensively replaced. In addition, the collision at low speed front module absorbs the energy of impact, thus leaving the spars body intact. To reduce vibration, which is transmitted to the body from the front wheels and the engine, used aluminum subframe and it set the powertrain and chassis. A new type front suspension McPherson, at triple wishbone.

C-class as well, and many other models of the brand, is available in three trim levels: Classic, Elegance and Avantgarde, which differ in the level of equipment, interior decoration, decorative trim, and wheels. In the spring of 2001, there are five-door wagon (T-Model) and three-door hatchback, which is at the same wheelbase shorter than the sedan to 183 mm, and besides, the bonnet, front bumper and fenders had others. In the roof of the hatchback was built just two transparent hatch.

In 2004 there was a facelift, which resulted in a redesigned front and rear optics, bumpers, instrument panel, center console, 16-inch wheels are now standard. In addition, the first to use a new, scratch-resistant paint. Support changed the front suspension and rear control arm, there was a steering rack with parametric control valve and a smaller gear ratio. Until 2002, Mercedes C-Class came with a four-cylinder petrol engines of 1.8 liters (129 hp, model S180), 1.8 liter (163 hp, model C200), 1.8 liter (170 hp, model C200 CGI), 1.8 liter (192 hp, model C230K), and the V6 engine capacity of 2.6 liters (170 hp, model C240), 3.2 liter (218 hp, model C320), 3.2 liter ( 354 hp, model C32 AMG) and diesel power units equipped with the Common Rail turbo volume of 2.1 liters (122 hp, model C200 CDI) and 2.1 liters (143 hp, model C220 CDI).

In 2002, the increased engine power models C220 CDI (from 143 to 150 hp) and S180 (with 129 to 143 hp). To scale the existing diesel power units added new engines of 2.7 liters (170 hp, model C270 CDI) and 3.0 liters (231 hp, Model C30 CDI AMG). In addition to this came the all-wheel drive version (4-Matic). Since 2005, new petrol engines V6, namely the 2.5-liter engine (204 hp, model S230), 3.0 liter (231 hp, model S280), 3.5 liter (272 hp, model C350 ) and diesel power unit with turbocharger and Common Rail system of the third generation - V6 volume 3.0 liters (224 hp, model S320 CDI), a model S230 K, C240, S320, C270 CDI and C30 CDI AMG were removed from production. Since that time, all cars are equipped with a new seven-speed adaptive automatic transmission (7G-Tronic).

There was also "charged" modification of the C-Class (C55 AMG), which appeared in 2004. It was equipped with a V8 petrol engine capacity of 5.5 liters and 367 hp power The front part of the car was lengthened by 80 mm. Last Mercedes-Benz C-class third-generation off the line in 2006 and was designed to the customer from America.

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