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The Mercedes-Benz C-Class (W204) is a range of compact executive cars which were produced by the German automaker Mercedes-Benz from 2007 (as a 2008 model) to 2014. It was the successor to the W203 and was eventually replaced by the W205 in 2014, though W204 coupes were still produced for the 2016 model year. The W204 was produced in sedan (saloon), station wagon (estate), and coupé versions. The coupé was released in 2011 alongside the facelifted W204 sedan and station wagon. The majority of C-Class versions have rear wheel drive (RWD) but some models are available with four wheel drive (4WD). The Mercedes E-Class coupe (C207) also uses the W204 platform. Early models include, the C 200 KOMPRESSOR, the C 230, the C 280, the C 350, the C 220 CDI, and the C 320 CDI. The C 180 KOMPRESSOR, C 230, and C 200 CDI were available at the beginning August 2007.〔(New Mercedes-Benz C-Class from EUR 29,988 )〕 Unlike the previous generations, the W204 station wagon was not sold in North America, possibly due to poor sales. The W204 experienced enormous success in the market. It is the second best-selling entry-level luxury car in Canada and the United States, after the E90 BMW 3 Series. and is the most popular mid-priced sedan in Mexico. In 2012, the W204 C-Class featured in the ''Top 10 Best Selling Cars in Britain'' with over 37,261 sales, a first for Mercedes-Benz, although just behind its rival, the BMW 3 Series at 44,521 sales.〔http://www.rac.co.uk/community/blog/rac-blog/january-2013/top-10-best-selling-cars-in-the-uk-2012/〕 Mercedes-Benz sold over 2.4 million W204 vehicles worldwide, the brand's best selling vehicle.〔http://www.express.co.uk/life-style/cars/466246/Mercedes-C-Class-is-a-class-act-for-comfort〕 ==Body styles and models== In the summer of 2003, the development of the W204 C-Class involved the use of a "digital prototype", which put a 2.1 terabyte digital replica of the car through a 15 million mile road course. This is an industry first which allowed for crash testing and more, before a physical prototype was constructed. The design of W204 was selected in 2003 and German design patents were first filed on 9 September 2004, showcasing a W204 fiberglass design model.〔http://register.dpma.de/DPMAregister/gsm/register?GSNR=40405118-0001〕 DaimlerChrysler introduced a new generation of the C-Class on 18 January 2007〔http://www.daimlerchrysler.com/dccom/0-5-693758-1-693744-1-0-0-0-0-0-13-7163-0-0-0-0-0-0-0.html〕 and displayed it at the 2007 Geneva Auto Show. Sales started in late March 2007 in almost all European countries. The W204 had an extended wheelbase and tracks, a stiffer bodyshell and a design inspired by the W221 S-Class and some hints from the C219 CLS-Class. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Mercedes-Benz C-Class (W204)」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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