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 218 hp, also the C240 now had 2597 cc but output was unchanged at 170 hp. The diesels now featured common rail direct injection and variable geometry turbochargers. Six-speed manual gearboxes were now standard for nearly the entire range (except the C320 and C 270 CDI). For the first time, the number designations were no longer equivalent to the engine displacement, more specifically in the C 180 (2.0 L), C 240 (2.6 L) and C 200 CDI (2.2 L).
In 2001, Mercedes increased the range, with the introduction of the new T-Modell station wagon and Sportcoupé. The Sportcoupé was a three-door liftback made to counter the BMW Compact, but like its competitor, it proved unpopular with the younger buyers it was targeted towards, due to high prices compared to the lower entry-level models it was competing against, and unfavorable exchange rates. Although removed from the North American lineup in 2005, it continued on sale in other markets. From October 2000 until 2007, a total of 230,000 Sportcoupés were built in the Bremen factory and in Brazil[1]. In Canada, it was replaced by the Mercedes-Benz B-Class. A new family of supercharged four cylinder engines, dubbed M271, also debuted. 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 193 PS(142 kW/190 hp) C 230K was initially available only in the Sportcoupé. 4MATIC four wheel drive versions were also offered for the C 240 and C 320.
The C-Class was refreshed in early 2004. In this year, the interior styling was changed in all three body styles. Different taillights were added to the Sportcoupé and several all-new M272 and OM642 V6 engines were introduced later in the year. These were available in both petrol and diesel configuration, ranging between 2.5 L and 3.5 L, and the three-valve twin spark design was replaced by the more standard four-valve design, now with variable valve timing. The C 350 could now reach 272 PS (200 kW/268 hp), while the C 320 CDI was good for 224 PS (165 kW/221 hp). In addition, these engines also received the new seven-speed 7G-Tronic automatic transmission as optional, the diesel four cylinder's power was slightly increased, and a more economical naturally-aspirated 1.8 L (C 160) was added to the Sportcoupé lineup.
The C-Class is arguably one of the most popular automobiles in its class in many of the European markets. The second generation was for a long time after its release the second most popular new car in the German market, right after the Volkswagen Golf, and in 2002 it achieved success in the field of safety by scoring the maximum five stars in a EuroNCAP crash test. In the United States, the C-Class automobiles are the least expensive of the Mercedes-Benz lineup as the A-Class was not imported there. However the W203 C-Class did acquire a poor reputation for reliability compared to other Mercedes-Benz models, an area which was targeted for improvement in the replacement model.
The last W203 C-Class sedan was produced on December 14, 2006 at the Sindelfingen plant, after almost 630,000 units of the sedan were produced.
By the revision of the C-Class in 2005, C 32 AMG was also replaced, giving way to a new 5.5 L naturally-aspirated V8-powered C 55 AMG. This was an evolution of the V8 engine found in the previous E-Class, with power raised to 367 PS (270 kW/362 hp) at 5750 rpm and torque climbing to 510 Nm (376 ft•lbf) at 4000 rpm. Unlike the less-powerful V6s and V8s in the rest of the Mercedes-Benz lineup, it continues to use Speedshift five-speed automatic. Though maximum speed is still limited to 250 km/h (155 mph) and 4.9 seconds from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) is not improved, this model is considered the sportiest AMG model in the C-Class history before the recent release of the W204 (third generation) C63 AMG.
Mercedes Benz Factory
Mercedes-Benz plant Bremen: Bremen plant to produce additional model of the C Class model range as of 2011
• Development as a competence centre: Bremen plant expanding production operations to include Coupé of the C-Class
• New variant to be produced in addition to the C-Class Saloon, the C-Class Estate and the GLK as of 2011
• Flexible production: Coupé to be produced with three existing models on a single line
Peter Schabert, Head of the Bremen plant: "Decision another milestone on our way to becoming the C-Class competence centre and a clear sign of trust in Bremen team's capabilities and standards."
Bremen - The Mercedes-Benz plant in Bremen is gearing up for the production of a fourth model of the high-volume C-Class model range. As of 2011, a Coupé will be added to a flexible production line, which already produces the three existing models. This will be a new addition to Bremen's current production portfolio in the C-Class segment, comprising the Saloon, the Estate and the compact GLK sport utility vehicle (SUV).
"The decision by the Board of Management to produce the Coupé version of the current C-Class here in Bremen as well represents another important milestone on our way to becoming Mercedes' competence centre for the C-Class and is a clear sign of the trust in the Bremen team's capabilities and standards," says Peter Schabert, Head of the Mercedes-Benz plant in Bremen.
The Bremen plant is developed into the worldwide competence centre for the high-volume C-Class model series. Allocating production of the new Coupé to the plant is in keeping with this strategy. As announced in December 2009, the launch of the next generation of the C-Class at the plant as of 2014 will see production of the C-Class Saloon for markets in Europe concentrated at a single location together with the production of the other C-Class model variants.
Flexible production
The Bremen plant is already demonstrating the flexibility of its production operations by producing three models (C-Class Saloon, C-Class Estate and GLK) on a single assembly line. The vehicles are able to pass along the assembly line in any conceivable order precisely as customer orders require, irrespective of model, variant (right- or left-hand drive, all-wheel or rear-wheel drive) and equipment. From 2011 the Bremen plant will be integrating a fourth model into the production process in the guise of the Coupé, demonstrating the plant's flexibility once again.
Production portfolio of the Bremen plant.
In addition to the models of the C-Class model series, vehicles belonging to the E-Class are also produced in Bremen, with the Coupé and Cabrio running in flexible configuration on a single production line. The roadsters of the SL- and SLK-Class are also produced exclusively in Bremen. With a workforce of around 12,600, the Mercedes-Benz plant is the largest private-sector employer in the region.
W203 C class remote start
Smartkey Starter™ remote start for Mercedes Benz MY2003-2007 C class vehicles (build date 07/02-up). Also showing activation for those countries which do not have a panic button on the remote. Activation sequence is "lock-unlock-lock".
Mercedes C class W203 winter driving (bad tyres + big torque RWD)
It's my W203 320CDI 7G 224 PS 510 Nm avantgarde sport. It accelerates 0-100 km/h in 7 s and can go 250 km/h then hits limiter. And I love it. Winters just bring several situations similar to the one you see in the vid. 3 - 4 such situations per winter:) That's it. It's absolutely very good everyday car I drive since 2006 and now on... FIT BEST
TYRES YOU CAN GET ONLY always, guys;)
http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/wheels-and-tyres/60709/winter-tyre-test-2012
Mercedes Benz M113 5.5 AMG V8 engine assembly
German language overview of the hand assembly in Germany of the Mercedes-Benz x55 AMG motor.
The M113 5.5 ML is a supercharged and twin-intercooled version of the 5.4 L (5439 cc) M113 E55. Output is 493 hp (368 kW) (469 hp for the E55 AMG) at 6100 rpm with 516 ft.lbf (700 Nm) of torque at 2750-4000 rpm.
Applications:
2002-2006 CL55 AMG
2002-2006 S55 AMG
2002-2006 SL55 AMG
2004-2006 E55 AMG
2004-2007 G55 AMG
Mercedes C240 C-Class Radio W203 Double Din Radio Removal Pioneer Installation AutoToys.Com
See another W203 Install here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QhqNCc1Y7E8
Double Din Radio here http://www.autotoys.com/x/product.php?productid=18744
Plug in Wire Harness http://www.autotoys.com/x/product.php?productid=1376
Plug in harness for 2005 and newer: http://www.autotoys.com/x/product.php?productid=25352
Dash Fit kit for double din radio http://www.autotoys.com/x/product.php?productid=23354
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Pry Tools http://www.autotoys.com/x/product.php?productid=10003
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Antenna adapter 2005 and newer: http://www.autotoys.com/x/product.php?productid=1382 (DONT EVEN TRY TO BUY THIS FROM ANYONE ELSE, we tried 2 different kinds of antennas, one that we normally dont sell and the RECEPTION WAS TERRIBLE. Dont try to save money with this and buy knockoffs, we have QUALITY antenna adapters and it is available via the link above)
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See a CLARION NX702 in a BENZ C240 here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QhqNCc1Y7E8
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Dash Fit kit for double din radio http://www.autotoys.com/x/product.php?productid=23354
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Pry Tools http://www.autotoys.com/x/product.php?productid=10003
STEERING WHEEL ADAPTER: http://www.autotoys.com/x/product.php?productid=14277
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We, Autotoys.Com install a Pioneer AVHP3300BT Double din Radio in a W203 2004 C240 C-Class Mercedes Benz. We show you how to take the dash apart, along with other parts of the car radio installation. W203 CCLASS Radio Removal Dash. Radio dash fit kit.
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Mercedes-Benz plant production of cars part 3 (3/3)
Development of a Mercedes-Benz includes history,design,safety test,assembly of cars.
Mercedes-Benz plant production of cars part 1 (1/3)
http://tw.youtube.com/watch?v=1ARgsNT8LRQ
Mercedes-Benz plant production of cars part 2 (2/3) http://tw.youtube.com/watch?v=QZfDp-2-8DA
Mercedes-Benz plant production of cars part 3 (3/3)
http://tw.youtube.com/watch?v=kVYE3ZrXAKQ
Euro NCAP | Mercedes Benz C Class | 1997 | Crash test
http://www.euroncap.com/tests/mercedes_benz_c_class_1997/18.aspx
Frontal Impact takes place at 64 Km/h, 40% of the width of the car striking a deformable barrier. In the side impact, a mobile deformable barrier impacts the driver's door at 50 km/h. In the pole test, the car tested is propelled sideways at 29km/h into a rigid pole.
