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Generation 2, C203

Mercedes-Benz C-class 3-door hatchback

06.2001 - 05.2004 · Japan

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Generation 2, C203

203746, 203742, 203745

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Mercedes-Benz C-class, Generation 2, C203, Japan market. This overview covers 6 recorded trim entries associated with this generation (06.2001 - 05.2004). The same trim name may occur in several production periods.

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Overview based on recorded specifications: 6 trim entries. Specification source ↗

Seats
4
Engine codes
M 111 E 20 ML EVO, M 271 E 18 ML, M 271 E 18 ML LR
Engine displacement, cc
1796–1998
Drive layout
Rear-wheel drive
Transmission
Automatic 5
Wheelbase, mm
2715
Ground clearance, mm
120–135
Fuel
Petrol Premium (AI-98)

Specifications and technical details

6 versions

1.8 L, 143 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

M 271 E 18 ML LR · 5-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive

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C 180 Kompressor 09.2003 - 05.2004

1.8 L, 163 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

M 271 E 18 ML · 5-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive

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C 200 Kompressor EvolutionTop grade 09.2003 - 05.2004
C 200 KompressorBase grade 05.2003 - 08.2003
C 200 Kompressor SportlineTop grade 05.2003 - 08.2003

2.0 L, 163 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

M 111 E 20 ML EVO · 5-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive

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C 200 KompressorBase grade 06.2001 - 04.2003
C 200 Kompressor SportlineTop grade 06.2001 - 04.2003

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