This was only available in the final couple of model years for the W203, and it offers by far the best performance outside the AMG models. If you want the absolute top-of-the-line C-Class without there being an AMG badge on the rear, the C 350 is the one to go for. After 2005, Mercedes replaced the C 320 with the C 280, which used a 3.0-liter V6 with 228 hp and 220 lb-ft of torque.
The 4Matic AWD model was just a little slower. This gave the C-Class some much-needed acceleration improvements, dropping the 0-60 time to around seven seconds.
This model used a 3.2-liter V6 with 215 hp and 230 lb-ft of torque. Things finally start to pick up with the C 320, which was available on the earlier W203 models. The confusion continues with the C 240, which uses a slightly larger 2.6-liter V6, but puts out 173 hp and 180 lb-ft of torque, which drops the 0-60 time to a slightly anemic 10 seconds. This engine actually performed worse than the Kompressor, with a 0-60 time closer to nine seconds, and a top speed of 146 mph. Specifically, it was a 2.5-liter unit putting out 201 hp and 181 lb-ft of torque. While it's somewhat of a conundrum, the C 230 with no Kompressor used a V6 engine. RELATED: These Are The Sickest Mercedes-Benz C-Class Models Ever Made The W203 C-Class is actually far closer to a compact hatchback in sizing than it is a modern sedan of its type. The W203 C-Class is nine inches shorter than the current W206 C-Class, and its wheelbase is six inches shorter. Perhaps the most interesting aspect of the C-Class design, which is especially interesting to analyze from a modern perspective, is the size. The side profile is classic sedan, while the rear end features a fairly simple design, and the standard 2000s Mercedes taillight design. The front bumper is also pretty simple, changing only a little bit depending on the trim level that you have. The front features the infamous double-circle headlights, which actually incorporate themselves well with the rest of the car. While most people bash on this era of Mercedes-Benz design, the C-Class does a surprisingly good job of it.
One of the most obvious changes between the first and second gen C-Class is the exterior design. RELATED: Here Is Why The Third-Gen Mercedes-Benz C-Class Is A Diamond In The Rough
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