The Mercedes-Benz C-Class provides an affordable path to Mercedes-Benz ownership without sacrificing the appeal of the brand's imagery and stylish appearance. Like every Mercedes-Benz, the C-Class comes equipped with what may well be the brand's most desirable feature--the three-pointed star. Mercedes-Benz introduced the C-Class in 1994 as a replacement for the 190E, the original "Baby Benz." A much more contemporary automobile, the new compact sedan was styled to resemble the brand's premium offerings, and it offered more interior space than its predecessor. Engine choices included a 2.2-liter four and a 2.8-liter six. While the performance of the new C-Class wasn't in the same league as a top-of-the-line 3 Series BMW, it carried the Mercedes prestige. And with the introduction of a 302-horsepower, V-8-equipped AMG version in 1995, it got some ponies to go with that prestige. The second version of the C-Class landed in U.S. showrooms in time for the 2001 mod...