The first C-Class was introduced in 1993, as a replacement for the Mercedes-Benz 190, and proved immensely popular, quickly becoming Mercedes-Benz's best-selling class of vehicles worldwide. Much of its popularity was accredited to the lower pricing point, when compared to other Mercedes-Benz models. The C-Class saloon was the company's entry-level model up until 1997, when Mercedes launched the A-Class supermini. Styling themes were carried over from the previous 190 series, but the C Class had a smoother and rounder design than the previous generation of compact Mercedes. |
