Mercedes-Benz C-Class W203 (2001–2007)

Mercedes-Benz C-Class W203 (2001–2007) — production years, market prices by model year, NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, and live listings for sale on VehiSales.

Mercedes-Benz C-Class — body generations

Generation Produced Facelift
W203 2001–2007 —
W204 2008–2014 —
W205 2015–2021 2019
W206 2022–present —

Vehicles within one generation share the same platform and body style.

Engines used in the C-Class

Engine families this model shipped with, by NHTSA VIN build data — each links to every model that shares it.

Engine Years in this model Also used in VIN builds ⓘ
Mercedes Benz 2.0L 4-cylinder 2015–2026 16 models 82
Mercedes Benz 3.0L 6-cylinder 2006–2023 23 models 48
Mercedes Benz 4.0L 8-cylinder 2016–2023 9 models 41
Mercedes Benz 3.5L 6-cylinder 2006–2015 12 models 32

Mercedes-Benz C-Class fuel economy: every year & engine (EPA) →

Used Mercedes-Benz C-Class prices by year →

Recalls & complaints by year (NHTSA)

Year Recalls Complaints Most reported
2001 0 0 —
2002 0 190 Electrical System, Seats, Engine And Engine Cooling
2003 0 106 Engine And Engine Cooling, Electrical System, Power Train
2004 0 77 Electrical System, Engine And Engine Cooling, Fuel/Propulsion System
2005 0 140 Air Bags, Electrical System, Engine And Engine Cooling
2006 0 182 Engine, Power Train, Air Bags
2007 0 280 Fuel/Propulsion System, Power Train, Air Bags

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.

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