Mercedes-Benz C-Class

DaimlerChrysler assmebles the C-Class, a series of automobile models, in Stuttgart and offers it to the public under the Mercedes-Benz brand. For the 2001 model year, DaimlerChrysler introduced a new generation of the C-Class, and in 2004, it planned to make minor modifications to the model for the 2005 model year. As of 2004, the C-Class automobiles are the smallest in the Mercedes-Benz model line.

Powertrain

In the 2004 model year, the C-Class' powertrains are comprised of the one following engines

• a supercharged dual overhead camshaft I4, generating 260.3174 N-m (Madison, 2003) of torque at 3,500 rpm
• an overhead camshaft V6, generating 239.9801 N-m (Madison, 2003) of torque at 4,500 rpm
• an overhead camshaft V6, generating 299.6362 N-m (Madison, 2003) of torque at 3,000 rpm
• a supercharged overhead camshaft V6, generating 450.1322 N-m (Madison, 2003) of torque at 3,000 rpm

in addition to a manual or automatic transmission, and a rear-wheel or all-wheel drive system.

Competitors

The C-Class' market competitors might at some time include the

• Acura TSX
• Audi A4
• BMW 3-Series
• Jaguar X-Type
• Lexus IS 300

References

• New Car Pricing & Reviews: 2004 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
• Madison, Joshua F. Convert (Version 4.10) [Computer software]. (Torque)