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Press Kit: History of the C-Class

Stuttgart

Mar 25, 2011

Technical highlights of the C-Class

201 series (1982 - 1993)

Multi-link independent rear suspension: rear axle with five independent links for highly balanced handling characteristics
Shock absorber strut independent front suspension: front axle located by individual wishbones, with anti-dive control
Encapsulated diesel engine with exemplary noise insulation (“whisper diesel”)
Forked-member structure of the front end for improved passive safety, particularly in frontal collisions
Bosch KE Jetronic mechanical/electronic injection system for petrol engines

202 series (1993 - 2000)

C 220 CDI: the first diesel-engined passenger car of a German motor manufacturer with common-rail injection
Petrol engines with Roots supercharger
Turbodiesel with four-valve technology and charge-air cooling
V6 petrol engine with three-valve technology and dual ignition
Four-valve technology for diesel engines

203 series (2000 - 2006)

Front module with crash boxes made of high-strength steel for further enhanced passive safety
New three-link front axle with McPherson struts for more precise handling
All-glass panoramic sunroof in the Sports Coupé
Introduction of the SEQUENTRONIC automated six-speed transmission

204 series (since 2007)

AGILITY CONTROL package with situation-responsive shock absorber control
Intelligent Light System with bi-xenon headlamps for five different lighting functions
PRE-SAFE®-System with preventive occupant protection system
Visi Vision C 220 BLUETEC for the first time shows BLUETEC exhaust gas aftertreatment with fuel-optimised four-cylinder engine