Any Body changes 04-05?
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Midnight Blue 2004.5 C230 Kompressor Sport Sedan. 2002 w210 E320, 2009 w211 E350 Sport
2005+ - AMG bodykit added, new speed-adaptive steering, slightly lower updated sport springs, AMG swaybars (rear slightly smaller)
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If you are going for a used one and want better looks, i'd go with the 05, but the 04 comes with some service benifits.
In 2004, (2004.5 models specifically) the sport package available on the sedans were revised. There was a specially tuned sport suspension with a lower ride height, larger 4-piston brakes for the front were now available along with staggered 5-spoke 17inch wheels. The sport sedan's interior came equipped with the same 3-spoke steering wheel as the sport coupes. The mufflers on the sport sedans featured a sport muffler with a polished stainless steel exhaust tip that remained on all sport models until 2006. The 3.2 liter V6 in the C320 was now compatible with flex fuel.
In 2005, more distinct changes were made to all models. The interior of every model was revised. The most notable changes to the interior included a sportier new 3-spoke steering wheel for the sport models along with aluminum trim and an aluminum trimmed shift knob. Seats in the sport models were also revised. The dashboards were revised with new gauge clusters, stereo components, and climate controls. The most notable change for 2005 was on the exterior. Sport models came with AMG inspired lower body work, making them resemble the C32. The 4 piston brakes were replaced by 2 piston brakes that still featured a large rotor. The older standard headlamps were now replace with clear ones for all models. A new 3-slat grille replaced the old 4-slat grille. The lower body work on the luxury models was also revised. The C32 was no longer available in 2005; it was replaced by the C55 that featured a 5.4 liter V8 and the front end from the CLK models that used it's own unique grille and featured the upright star.
In 2005, more distinct changes were made to all models. The interior of every model was revised. The most notable changes to the interior included a sportier new 3-spoke steering wheel for the sport models along with aluminum trim and an aluminum trimmed shift knob. Seats in the sport models were also revised. The dashboards were revised with new gauge clusters, stereo components, and climate controls. The most notable change for 2005 was on the exterior. Sport models came with AMG inspired lower body work, making them resemble the C32. The 4 piston brakes were replaced by 2 piston brakes that still featured a large rotor. The older standard headlamps were now replace with clear ones for all models. A new 3-slat grille replaced the old 4-slat grille. The lower body work on the luxury models was also revised. The C32 was no longer available in 2005; it was replaced by the C55 that featured a 5.4 liter V8 and the front end from the CLK models that used it's own unique grille and featured the upright star.
