2003 Mercedes-Benz C Class 3.2 TL - Extra Sharp

The second generation C-Class was introduced in 2000, with a sportier look than the previous generations, with a steeper front-end and shorter rear-end. The styling cues were similar to that of the W220 S-Class. The sedan debuted with a range of straight-four and V6 gasoline engines and straight-four and straight-five Diesels. Most of the engines were carried over from the W202, but the C 320 was exclusive, offering 215 hp, also the C240 now had 2597 cc but output was unchanged at 168 hp. For the first time, the number designations were no longer equivalent to the engine displacement, more specifically in the C 200 (1.8 L), C 240 (2.6 L) and C 200 CDI (2.2 L)., In 2003, a new family of supercharged four cylinder engines debuted, dubbed M271. All of them used the same 1.8 L engine, with different designations according to horsepower levels, including a version powered by natural gas. The 190 hp C230K was initially available only in the Sportcoupé replacing the 2.3 L engine in 2002 and older models. The newer 1.8 L was less powerful but smoother and more efficient than the older 2.3 L 189 hp compared to 190 hp. 4MATIC four wheel drive versions were also offered for the C240 and C320. 2.6 L 18V M112 V6 168 hp, Breakdown statistics reported by the German Automobile Club in May 2010 placed the Mercedes C-Class at the top of the middle-sized car class in respect of the low break-down rates achieved for cars aged between 0 and 5 years.