Classic, Avantgarde, Sport means what?

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With regard to a mid '90s C Class what does this designation mean? Is it trim levels, suspension settings, available options?

Does Classic = stripped, Sport = same as Sportline & Avantgarde is something in between? Were all options available on all 3 levels?

What are the most desirable options? I'm assuming leather & AC, then what else?

Is there one engine that stands head & shoulders above the rest?

TIA
 
classic/espirit/sport/elegance for the mid 90's. no avantgarde till the w203 for the c-class.
As far as i know i could be wrong.
Classic- cheapest . no alloys,fake wood plastic trim, mostly manuals
espirit - as above but with the alloys
elegance - had electric windows all round and soft suspension settings and different ride height.mostly autos .cruise
sport. lowest suspension settings aluminum effect trim .amg alloys

With individual speccs anyway one could easily become the other.
i had a classic and two sports and i never felt the driving difference except the sport sat much lower to the ground.

I am sure others will know more as i am not too great with the mercedes trim differences
 
Is there one engine that stands head & shoulders above the rest?

TIA[/quote]

yes the C43
 
How is the 280 in a 1994 car? Is it an M103 or did they make a new one?
 
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How is the 280 in a 1994 car? Is it an M103 or did they make a new one?

in 94 would have been a straight six. Mines a 98 and a V6 not sure of numbers.

Fast enough;)
 
Some folks may take it as snobbery, but the Classic will always be a Classic no matter options are fitted.

Good luck in your search,
John
 
How is the 280 in a 1994 car? Is it an M103 or did they make a new one?

I think you will find fans for all the engines. Some like the big gas guzzlers; others prefer the more economical engines.

Ditto on suspension. On the UK's awful roads I prefer Elegance and like the luxurious interior look it offers. Others differ.

In the early 90's i had an E with the 280 engine -if it is the same one. It was a straight six. Like silk. Wonderful engine. Autocar described it as 'the best engine in any car, of any make, of any size, anywhere in the world'.

The 230 was a good economical workhorse and will do big miles, but the 280 is something truly special IMO.
 
Thanks everyone.

It's getting harder & harder to find really nice W201s anymore so I'm broadening my horizons.
 
I currently have a Sport c230k and previously a C200 Elegance.

The elegance had wood trim and chrome bits on the outside whereas the sport has carbon fibre detailing and the amg wheels, clear side repeaters, mine also has leather seats and also has stiffer suspension and 25mm lower i believe than the others?!
 
Reason I asked is I'm interested in this C280 Classic.

It seems pretty well kitted out to me, at least compared to a 190E. I'd prefer black leather but, hey ho.

Is there anything missing? Thoughts anyone?

Model C280
Approx. year 1994
Dealer Great Britain (537)
Interior leather blue / blue violet / teal blue/ pacific blue (202)

Paint
744 brilliant silver metallic (с 1991)
Options

212 electronic traction support (ETS) (с 01.06.1993)
221 left front seat, electrically adjustable (с 01.11.1978)
222 right front seat, electrically adjustable (с 01.11.1978)
240 outside temperature indicator (с 01.03.1982)
291 airbag for front passenger
airbag for front passenger (с 01.10.1993)
airbag for driver and front passenger (if driver airbag standard - then only for passenger)
341 additional lamp (с 01.09.1982)
362
412 electric sliding roof with tilting device (с 01.07.1983)
420 automatic transmission, floor shift (с 01.01.1963)
430 headrests in the rear (с 01.01.1977)
441 steering column, electrically adjustable, W202 manually adjustable (с 01.07.1984)
461 instrument with mileage reading and english lettering (с 01.04.1990)
484 self-levelling suspension and undershields (с 01.03.1965 по 31.07.1997)
500 outside rear view mirror left and right, folding (с 01.10.1993)
524 paintcoat preservation (с 01.01.1964)
538 automatic antenna and front loudspeaker - without radio set (model 500SEC with loudspeaker only) (с 01.10.1989)
543 sun visor with vanity mirror, illuminated, left and right (с 01.11.1978)
551 anti-theft warning system (с 01.11.1978 по 31.03.1998)
570 folding armrest front w202/210 stowage box front with armrest (с 01.04.1970)
front folding armrest w202 - housing at front with armrest
588 automatic climate control and electric window lifters (front and rear doors) (с 01.01.1977)
593 heat-insulating glass, all-around, heated rear window pane (single-sheet safety glass), band filter
green heat-insulating glass all round, heated rear window, single pane safety glass - tinted strip (с 01.01.1972)
600 headlamp wiper/washer (с 01.08.1971)
615 lamp unit, asymmetrical l.h. traffic, and front and rear door courtesy lamps
like 610, and with type 107 bifocal bulbs
611 + 613 (с 01.11.1978)
652 8-hole light alloy rims (с 01.01.1990)
668
673 high-capacity battery (с 01.01.1964)
 

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