The Mercedes-Benz C-Class (W203) is a range of compact executive cars produced by DaimlerChrysler from 1999 to 2010, serving as the second generation of the C-Class series. It was available in sedan/saloon, three-door hatchback coupé (SportCoupé CL203), and station wagon/estate (S203) body styles. Design work for the W203 C-Class began in mid-1994, with the final design approved in December 1995. Design patents were filed in April 1998 and March 1999, and testing started in 1997, with development concluding in 2000. The second generation C-Class was officially revealed on March 21, 2000, and sales began in September of the same year.

Key Points:
1. The Mercedes-Benz C-Class (W203) was the internal designation for a range of compact executive cars manufactured from 1999 to 2010.
2. It was the second generation of the C-Class series and was available in sedan/saloon, three-door hatchback coupé, and station wagon/estate body styles.
3. Design work on the W203 C-Class started in mid-1994, with final design approval in December 1995.
4. Design patents were filed in April 1998 and March 1999, with testing commencing in 1997 and development concluding in 2000.
5. The second generation C-Class

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