Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2004

Snapshot: 
Entry-level, affordable Mercedes-Benz for the masses. Regardless, it has everything that makes a Mercedes worth owning and worth keeping. Rear-wheel-drive, supercharged 4-cylinder or V-6. All-wheel-drive available, hot C320 / C320 AMG versions offered.
How Much?: 
US prices for a 2004 Mercedes-Benz C-Class range from $27,650 for the base V-6 to $50,400 for the C32 AMG.
The Inside Story: 
The baby Merc is anything but small inside, though rear seat legroom is a bit tight. The seats are comfortable, supportive in the turns. As you might expect it is well-equipped, with all important features offered as standard. Only the controls are complicated, in typical Germanic fashion. Elegance models add polished wood trim, leather seating inserts, leather-capped steering wheel and gear knob.
Under the Hood: 
Engine choices are extensive in the 2004 Mercedes-Benz C-Class. Base C230 gets a 1.8 liter supercharged four with 189 hp, C240 gets a 168 hp V-6. C320 has a 215 hp V-6, C32 AMG's supercharged V-6 makes 349 hp.
Transmissions: 
A 6-speed manual is standard in all but the C320's and C32 AMG, which have a 5-speed automatic with self-shifting feature. The same automatic is a no-cost option in the lower-priced cars.
Warranty: 
4 years/60,000 miles bumper-to-bumper. 4 years/50,000 miles powertrain.
Should You Buy A 2004 Mercedes-Benz C-Class?: 
People are so accustomed to thinking of Mercedes-Benz cars as expensive, they may not be aware one can drive away in this lovely compact sedan for so little cash. Of course, the coupes and wagons push the price up, the all-wheel-drive system even more, and the wild AMG versions are in another class altogether. We'd be more than happy with a base C-Class which has everything we admire about Mercedes-Benz and we'd happily take it with the supercharged four. A few bucks more will get a smooth-running six. Always wanted a Mercedes? Here's your chance.