Compact, safe and sought after – the 202-series Mercedes-Benz C-Class was a resounding success: from 1993 to 2001, almost 1.9 million Saloon and Estate vehicles left the production lines.
In May 1993, Mercedes-Benz presented the successor to the 201 series
In autumn 1993, the C 36 AMG sent a strong signal of sportiness and driving dynamics
The Estate model (S 202) followed in 1996
Classic, Elegance, Esprit and Sport – four lines were aimed at a broad target group
In the sum of its attributes, the first C-Class consolidated the success of its striking predecessor, the Mercedes-Benz 190 (W 201), widely known as the “Baby Benz”. New diesel and petrol engines with four-valve technology had more power with reduced consumption and...