The first generation Mercedes-Benz C-Class was introduced in 1993. Known internally as the W202, the first gen C was created as a replacement for the 190 (W201). The W202 was offered as either a 4 door coupe, or 5 door station wagon. Over the course of its production, the first generation C-Class was offered with an inline four, inline six, a V6, or a V8. The W202 generation offered a range of variants including C180, C200, C200 Kompressor, C220, C230, C230 Kompressor, C240, C280, C36 AMG, C43 AMG (Sedan and Wagon), and the rare C55 AMG. Also included Diesel variants such as the C220 CDI. The second generation C-Class, the W203, was introduced for the 2001model year.