Mercedes Benz C-Klasse And Predecessors
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Mercedes Benz C-Klasse And Predecessors

1982 – Present Production
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MERCEDES BENZ C-Klasse and predecessors

MERCEDES BENZ C-Klasse and predecessors

2021, 2022, 2023, 2024

In 2021, Mercedes-Benz introduced the fifth-generation for one of its best-selling ranges, the C-Class, and pushed forward the company's electrification process.

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MERCEDES BENZ C-Klasse and predecessors

MERCEDES BENZ C-Klasse and predecessors

2018, 2019, 2020, 2021

Mercedes-Benz introduced in 2018 a mid-life cycle refresh for its best-selling model from those times, the C-Class W205, adding more value to an already appreciated car.

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MERCEDES BENZ C-Klasse and predecessors

MERCEDES BENZ C-Klasse and predecessors

2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018

Longer, lighter, and more luxurious than its predecessor, the W205 C-Class was introduced in 2014, and it was a gamechanger in the compact premium market.

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MERCEDES BENZ C-Klasse and predecessors

MERCEDES BENZ C-Klasse and predecessors

2011, 2012, 2013

Mercedes-Benz refreshed the entire C-Class lineup in 2011, and the difference was not subtle at all, with a completely redesigned front fascia.

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MERCEDES BENZ C-Klasse and predecessors

MERCEDES BENZ C-Klasse and predecessors

2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011

The third generation of the C-Class debuted at the 2007 Geneva Motor Show and it showed a new design for the entire range, in the same style with its bigger brothers, the E-Class and the S-Class.

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MERCEDES BENZ C-Klasse and predecessors

MERCEDES BENZ C-Klasse and predecessors

2004, 2005, 2006, 2007
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MERCEDES BENZ C-Klasse and predecessors

MERCEDES BENZ C-Klasse and predecessors

2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004
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MERCEDES BENZ C-Klasse and predecessors

MERCEDES BENZ C-Klasse and predecessors

1997, 1998, 1999, 2000

Mercedes-Benz upgraded the first generation of the C-Class at the end of 1996 for the 1997 model year, bringing not just some styling updates but also better engines.

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MERCEDES BENZ C-Klasse and predecessors

MERCEDES BENZ C-Klasse and predecessors

1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997

In 1993, Mercedes-Benz changed the designation name for its compact-class lineup. The successful 190 model had to retire and the new C-Class was shown. And it was a big success.

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MERCEDES BENZ C-Klasse and predecessors

MERCEDES BENZ C-Klasse and predecessors

1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993

Mercedes-Benz was known for its luxury cars, and that’s why the German automaker took everyone by surprise in 1982 when it unveiled the small-sized sedan 190 at the Paris Motor Show in France.

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