The second-generation C-Class saw the arrival of a completely redesigned vehicle, with a longer, curvier nose and a sportier, shorter rear.
It was introduced in March 2000 and comes with various engines, both gasoline, and turbodiesel. The new design language carried over the cues introduced by its bigger brother, the Mercedes-Benz E-Class W210, with twin double-rounded headlights.

The engines were mostly carried over from the previous generation except for a couple of models such as the C 320, which delivered an output of 218 hp. Diesel units were also upgraded, having been fitted with common-rail direct injection systems and variable geometry turbochargers.

Six-speed manual transmissions became standard on nearly all versions while letter and number labeling no longer reflected the engine’s displacement, i.e the C 180 had a 2.0-liter plant while the C 240 had a 2.6-liter unit. The new 5G-Tronic installed in the C-Class is an electronically shifted 5-speed overdrive automatic transmission with five forward gears and two reverse gears.

Inside the cabin, Mercedes-Benz used top quality materials and plenty of options. There are two options for the automatic climate-control unit, CD-Radio or Navigation Systems, Bluetooth to connect a phone or a cradle where the driver can plug-in a phone. The central armrest is refrigerated.

For the rear-seat passengers, the manufacturer offered heating and ventilation systems with dedicated air vents.