2005 Mercedes Benz C230 Kompressor
With Mercedes-Benz, the star has always been the E-Class, the midsize sport luxury sedan that has come to epitomize quality, status and dignified style. The smaller C-Class is inevitably left in the wings. Often termed the "baby" E, it's a fine entry into the Mercedes-Benz family, but not a destination in itself.
Much of that has changed in recent years. While there is still a family resemblance, the C has developed into its own demeanor, with a much stronger emphasis on sport than in previous years. For 2005, the new C230 Kompressor Sport Sedan is the most exciting and affordable C-Class for the enthusiast yet, as well as an able competitor to BMW's much acclaimed 3 Series.
So leave good enough alone, right? Well, the once-conservative automaker is no longer. Take a look at the snarling SLK and the exquisite CLS sedan and you know Mercedes-Benz is intent on showing a new side to their passion. For 2005, the C230 Kompressor Sport Sedan (and the C320 Sport) gets the muscular body kit that was standard on last year's C32 AMG model. A deeper front air dam with mesh grilles, more curvaceous side sills, clear lens head and tail lamps and very attractive 5-spoke 17-inch alloy wheels give this particular C-Class a lot of panache for its price.
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