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Mercedes-Benz built a supercharged, 349-horsepower C-Class sedan, and a beige 2003 C32 AMG is live at no reserve on Cars & Bids with no bids as of Tuesday morning. The auction ends November 16 at 2:45 p.m. EST.
It is the kind of car that gets lost between the C63 everybody remembers and the 190E everybody romanticizes. According to the listing, the C32 was the quickest and most powerful version of the W203 C-Class until the V8-powered C55 arrived for 2005. Under the hood is a 3.2-liter supercharged V6 rated at about 349 horsepower and 332 lb-ft of torque, sent to the rear wheels through a five-speed automatic. The listing also notes bigger brakes and a firmer suspension than a standard C-Class.
That engine is part of why this car deserves more attention than it gets. AMG's supercharged 3.2-liter V6 is the same engine family that powered Chrysler's Crossfire SRT-6, which we covered in this look at the AMG-powered Crossfire. In the C-Class, it came in a plain four-door body with almost no visual clues, which is exactly what makes it a sleeper.
What This One Looks Like
This example is finished in Travertine Beige Metallic over a black interior, a color combination that does nothing to announce 349 horsepower. The seller lists 17-inch AMG wheels, AMG sport suspension, a power sunroof, leather upholstery, heated and power-adjustable front seats, and dual-zone automatic climate control. A window sticker and build sheet are included in the photo gallery.
The odometer shows about 95,100 miles. The seller says the car was registered in Texas until 2022, and it now carries a clean New Mexico title. The seller reports buying it in May 2026 and adding roughly 2,000 miles since then. The tires carry 2024 and 2025 date codes, according to the seller.
Modifications and Known Flaws
The listing reports only light changes: aftermarket headlights and black bedliner material applied to the lower front bumper. The original factory headlights are included in the sale, along with one set of keys, the owner's manual, a steering wheel cover, and the spare tire.
The flaws are disclosed plainly. The attached Carfax report indicates "very minor damage" to the front in December 2023. The seller lists scratches and chips on the exterior, scuffs on the lower front bumper, chips on the wheels, creases and wear on the seats, some rust on the exhaust components, and inoperative windshield wipers. The seller also reports that the windows have been tinted.
Why It Matters
Mercedes spent the early 2000s experimenting with forced induction before the naturally aspirated and later twin-turbo AMG era took over. The C32 sits in that odd window, and it is far less visible today than the cars around it. If you like Mercedes oddities, our story on a Brabus-tuned V280 minivan and a one-owner 1997 C280 cover the quieter side of the same era.
As always, the details above come from the seller and the listing, and bidders should verify condition, history, and registration requirements themselves. The current bid, photos, service records, and video walkarounds are on the original Cars & Bids listing.
