03 C320 sport sedan vs. 01 C320 sport

Jul 18, 2003 | 11:12 PM

pmonag

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03 C320 sport sedan vs. 01 C320 sport

OK, I've been reading about the 03 c320 sport sedan - I have a 01 c320 sport. What's the difference - it seems like everybody thinks this is a new version of the c320 but isn't it very similar to the 01 c320 sport? Only differences I can see is the standard 6 speed manual(vs. automatic in 01) and standard 17 inch alloys(vs 16 inch in 01). Can anyone enlighten me on this one? TIA

Jul 19, 2003 | 07:30 AM

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Re: 03 C320 sport sedan vs. 01 C320 sport

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Originally posted by pmonag
OK, I've been reading about the 03 c320 sport sedan - I have a 01 c320 sport. What's the difference - it seems like everybody thinks this is a new version of the c320 but isn't it very similar to the 01 c320 sport? Only differences I can see is the standard 6 speed manual(vs. automatic in 01) and standard 17 inch alloys(vs 16 inch in 01). Can anyone enlighten me on this one? TIA

I do believe you also got full leather instead of leather seating inserts. There most likely also is a suspension difference. Lets not forget the cost factor. Back then it cost ~$3000 for the package whereas now you specify either luxury or sport at the same price.

Jul 19, 2003 | 09:37 AM

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well, theoretically the 03 would be better off than an 01 because the first year run bugs would have been ironed out...

Jul 19, 2003 | 10:56 AM

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Is there truly a suspension difference between the two cars? Can anyone confirm this? Maybe I should take one out for a spin to confirm for myself...

Jul 19, 2003 | 12:58 PM

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there is a difference in suspension setup...

2001 front : macpherson strut type
rear : multi-link

2003 front : 3-link
rear : 5-arm link (got it from mbusa website)

Jul 19, 2003 | 01:48 PM

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Originally posted by SiLenXtaCe
there is a difference in suspension setup...

2001 front : macpherson strut type
rear : multi-link

2003 front : 3-link
rear : 5-arm link (got it from mbusa website)

The so-called 3-link front end and MacPherson strut front end are the same thing. The first link is the strut at the top of the spring; the other two are the two ends of the A-arm. Same with the rear - since the 190, M-B has used a five-link design. I'm not sure why M-B implies there's a difference in design, because there is not.

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