There are a number of reasons for this car's success. The attractively priced model spectrum, which provides the customer everything from elegant saloon to practical estate, is complemented by a full range of engines and an innovative equipment "lines" concept. The C-class also symbolises the new dynamism of Mercedes-Benz. Its launch in 1993 marked the beginning of a unique and ongoing product drive, which is breaking new ground with new, innovative models. The four equipment lines (Classic, Esprit, Elegance and Sport) offer customers the freedom to select a vehicle tailored to suit individual requirements. The fact that these equipment lines are available in with any of the seven C-class engine types further broadens their appeal. A top-of-the-range C 43 AMG model (a 280-hp high-performance saloon) is also available. Germany's most popular model is the basic C 180 (122-hp four-cylinder engine), closely followed by the C 200 DIESEL, the C 200 and, finally, the C 250 Turbodiesel. The picture is a different one in the USA, however, where the most popular model is the (193-hp six-cylinder) C 280. In Japan, on the other hand, it is the 136-hp C 200 which heads the sales rankings.	C230 Kompressor Base Retail Price $31,200 Base Invoice Price $27,140 Destination Charge $595 Miles per gallon (city/highway) 21 / 29 Horsepower 185 @ 5,300 C280 Base Retail Price $35,600 Base Invoice Price $30,970 Destination Charge $595 Miles per gallon (city/highway) 21 / 27 Horsepower 194 @ 5,800 C43 Base Retail Price $53,000 Base Invoice Price $46,110 Destination Charge $595 Miles per gallon (city/highway) 18 / 23 Horsepower 302 @ 5,850
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