Mercedes Benz c230 Kompressor is Instantly Recognizable
You might have noticed that periodically we find occasion to be unkind to a vehicle, the introduction of the Mercedes Benz c230 “sports coupe” for the 2002 model year was one such occasion. Continuing the firm’s ‘one design, several sizes’ approach, the Mercedes Benz c230 is instantly recognizable. The Mercedes Benz c230 Kompressor brings the three-pointed star to the rest of us, with the Mercedes-Benz Kompressor C230 Coupe starting at less than $30,000.
The Mercedes Benz c230 brings more than the three-pointed star to the table, however. The Mercedes Benz c230 is a delight to drive with its sporty engine, responsive transmission, and perfect balance of ride quality and handling.
Mercedes Benz c230 Kompressor has good bones, with exterior styling inspired by the big, luxurious S-Class sedan, technology shared with the latest E-Class, and an interior design all its own. Redesigned for model year 2002, the Mercedes Benz c230 has been enjoying strong sales, particularly in the United States.
Stylists have grafted on a new front bumper for the Mercedes Benz c230, while the headlights have also been revised. To rival BMW’s similar system, Mercedes Benz c230 has also engineered lights which change direction with the steering, allowing the driver constant vision of the road ahead.
Inside, the Mercedes Benz c230 dashboard has been given a lift with redesigned switchgear and metallic inserts, and the overall finish is less somber. All Mercedes Benz c230 models will have automatic climate control, while self-shifters will be available with optional steering wheel-mounted buttons for manual gear changes.
The Mercedes Benz c230 looks and feels like a Mercedes with high-quality materials and firm, supportive seats. For 2003, the 2003 Mercedes-Benz C230 Kompressor has been expanded to nine models, which includes sedans, wagons, and sport coupes. Two new sports sedans join the 2003 Mercedes Benz c230 line, along with a new high-powered sport coupe, and a value-priced wagon.
The Mercedes Benz c230 sedans and wagons are available with 4MATIC all-wheel drive; also, the supercharged four-cylinder engine that powers Mercedes-Benz Kompressor C230 Coupe has been redesigned for better efficiency and lower emissions. The Mercedes Benz c230 Kompressor had a supercharged 1.8-litre engine; this was previously reserved for the Sports Coupe, but will now be available across the range.
Despite its small capacity, it produces an impressive 192bhp, making the Mercedes Benz c230 0-62 mph possible in 8.1 seconds, with a top speed of 149mph. Mercedes Benz c230 puts more costly rivals to shame, and the car feels every bit as quick as the figures suggest on the road; drive more carefully, though, and 31.7mpg should be possible.
Improvements Mercedes Benz c230 Kompressor
However, some Mercedes-Benz C230 Kompressor review says the face lifted Mercedes Benz c230 biggest improvement is not the new engine, it’s the transmission; a six-speed manual developed for the SLK does away with the old rule of thumb that every Merc should be an auto.
With more substantial rods replacing the cable linkages of the current model’s unpopular manual box, the Mercedes Benz c230 has a much more solid feel, and makes shifting a real pleasure. Meanwhile, the price-leading Mercedes Benz continues to attract first-time Mercedes buyers with its combination of style, space, and features.
The new Mercedes Benz c230 Kompressor prices have yet to be officially announced, but given the extra standard equipment and a promised drop in costs, the model looks certain to become better value for money. Entry-level Mercedes Benz c230 are expected to be around £19,000 – a £1,000 saving over the current version
Mercedes C230 Kompressor Coupe Review
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