1994 - 2000 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Sedan Pre-Owned
The year was 1982. Mercedes-Benz hadn't produced a compact vehicle since before World War II. Years witnessing thousands of 1600s, 2002s and 3-Series models leaving BMW dealers, with nary a cent of compact luxury money spent at Mercedes-Benz, must have had its effect. Finally the purveyor of the three-pointed star decided to dive into the entry-level segment with the 190-Series. It was a good looking sedan, with a big, bold M-B chrome grille up front, Euro-style headlamps, edgy overall shape with a tall decklid overtop Mercedes' then trademark 'corrugated' taillights. Inside it was more luxuriously appointed than its BMW competitor, with excellent quality interior materials and near S-Class creature comforts. The bar had been raised and the race for compact sport/luxury buyers was on.