Cosmetic differences between C-Class and corresponding AMG C (C32?)?

Jan 18, 2008 | 08:14 PM

heaven_leee

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Cosmetic differences between C-Class and corresponding AMG C (C32?)?

Are there cosmetic differences between the regular C-Class and the C32? If so, what are they? Just curious.

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Jan 18, 2008 | 08:41 PM

Buellwinkle

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Yes, the C32 says C32 AMG on it's badges, says V6 Kompressor on fenders and different wheels on the outside. Compared to your 2004.5, it has different bumpers, foglight, side skirts which are standard on the 2005-2007. Inside it's also different, seats, leather, instrument cluster is different. Under the hood it also looks different. You have to figure when the 2005+ C230 came out looking like a C32 minus badging and wheels, the C55 replace the C32 and that has a different front clip (CLK style hood, fenders, headlights) and gone are the V6 Kompressor badges obviously.

Jan 19, 2008 | 06:21 PM

ozoz

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different aerodynamics (front side rear bars)
different badges
touch lower i think
look more sporty if u like

Jan 19, 2008 | 08:28 PM

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I can also tell you that your car has the same front brakes as mine, the only model year to do so, well half model year. The 2005 went to a 2 piston setup upfront.

Jan 19, 2008 | 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by moosejaw

I can also tell you that your car has the same front brakes as mine, the only model year to do so, well half model year. The 2005 went to a 2 piston setup upfront.

hmmm.....didn't know that a 2004.5 C 230 had AMG brakes like a C32.

Jan 19, 2008 | 09:25 PM

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1959 220S / 1979 230 G / 2002 A210 AMG / 2003 C320 SC / 2004.5 C320 SS / 2005 ML350 SE / 2008 smart

yup, the 2004.5 C230/C320 Sport Sedans got the same brembo 4-piston front calipers and discs as the C32.
Only difference is that the C230/C320 calipers read: "Mercedes-Benz" on a dull finish, while the C32 reads: "AMG" on a shiny finish.

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Jan 20, 2008 | 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Saprissa

Have to disagree on this, already discussed on the forum, 2004.5 have a 4 piston brakes, but not the same as the AMG ones, and a smaller rotor but same brake pads

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