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Originally Posted by tobybul
Is the 2003 C230 still a W203 or a W202?
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W203 was model years 2001-2007
2001-2003 C230 = M111
2004-2005 C230 = M271
2006-2007 C230 = M272 2.5 V6
Both M271 and m272 had internal mechanical issues such as the weak timing chain, VVT mechanism and balance shaft. Theres actually a class action for some of those engines. The older M111 4 cyl and M112 V6 engines (2001-2005 C320 and C240) are simpler but more robust designs. The M111 stretches back all the way to 1992 200E (not sold in the US) so it was a very well sorted design by the time the W203 showed up.