

This 2005 Mercedes-Benz C320 Sport Coupe was first sold and registered in Virginia where it’s remained registered since. The car shows 4 owners from new and a considerably rare specification. Finished in Orion Blue Metallic (345) over Gray Leather (238) this coupe is powered by a 3.2L M112 V6 paired to a 6-speed manual transmission. Notable features and options include the Sport Package, panoramic roof, 2-piece 17” AMG wheels, Bi-Xenon headlamps, heated seats, and walnut veneer. The included Carfax report shows 16 service history records and in preparation for the sale the seller has completed the following services; New valve cover gaskets, new spark plugs, new plug wires, an oil service, brake fluid flush, coolant flush, and an A/C recharge. This C320 now shows just over 111k miles and is being offered by the owner in Alexandria, Virginia with factory literature, 1 factory key, the OEM wheels, a Carfax report, and a clean Virginia title.
The car is finished in Orion Blue Metallic (345) and features the optional Sport Package consisting of sculpted AMG bumpers and side skirts, an AMG exhaust tip, and blue tinted glass from the factory. An aftermarket Magnaflow muffler has been installed. Additional exterior features include Bi-Xenon headlamps, a panoramic sunroof, auto-dimming power mirrors, and bumper-integrated fog lamps. The Carfax report shows minor to moderate damage in 2013 with no other detail given. Detailed photos of the exterior can be seen in the gallery.
Factory 2-piece 17″ wheels are shown and while not optioned for this car originally wear the same size tire. Michelin Pilot Sport A/S tires are mounted and measure 225/45 up front and 245/40 in the rear. Date codes are noted to show 2021 date codes. The Sport Package includes thicker sway bars and the front brake rotors are vented. The original spare tire and tool kit are included in the trunk. The original wheels are included in the sale and pictured in the gallery. Two of the original wheels are damaged with photos included in the gallery. They are noted to be repairable.
The cabin is upholstered in Gray Leather (238) with color-matched carpets, dashboard, steering wheel, and a black shift boot. The door trim and center console are trimmed in optional Walnut veneer. Factory features include heated front seats, a power-operated panoramic sunroof, central locking, power windows, and dual zone climate control.
The leather-wrapped multi-function steering wheel frames instrumentation including a 160-mph speedometer, a 7k-rpm tachometer, and gauges for fuel level and coolant temperature. The digital odometer shows 111k miles.
The 3.2-Liter V6 M112 engine was factory rated at 215 horsepower and 229 lb-ft of torque. Power is sent to the rear wheels through a six-speed manual transmission. The included Carfax report shows 16 service history records and in preparation for the sale the seller has completed the following services; New valve cover gaskets, new spark plugs, new plug wires, an oil service, brake fluid flush, coolant flush, and an A/C recharge. A spare passenger window is included in the sale and the A/C system does have a leak according to the seller. The rear main seal seeps with no oil dripping onto the ground.
The included Carfax report shows linear mileage updates from new. This C320 now shows just over 111k miles and is being offered by the owner in Alexandria, Virginia with factory literature, 1 factory key, the OEM wheels, records under the owner’s care, a Carfax report, and a clean Virginia title.
The seller has included the following videos:
The W203 Sport Coupe has always lived a little outside the obvious Mercedes-Benz enthusiast lane, which is exactly what makes this 2005 C320 interesting. It is not trying to be an AMG car or a traditional luxury compact. Instead, it pairs a compact chassis, useful hatchback packaging, and the smooth M112 V6 with the kind of driver involvement rarely found in this segment. The specification is what quietly makes the car. Finished in striking Orion Blue over gray leather, it has a more distinctive look than the usual neutral-color examples, while the manual transmission transforms the character of the car from pleasant commuter to genuinely engaging oddball. The Sport Coupe shape may not have been fully appreciated when new, but today it feels refreshingly different in a Mercedes lineup that rarely offered this combination of practicality and analog feel. For the buyer who understands why this spec matters, this C320 offers something unusual: a six-cylinder, manual-transmission Mercedes with everyday usability, period charm, and just enough rarity to make it worth saving. It is exactly the kind of car that rewards someone willing to look past the obvious choices.
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8 Comments
Well bought! Congrats!$8,250 bid placed by @aircooledfoto
$8,000 bid placed by @ProdigalPetrolHead
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$5,250 bid placed by @aircooledfoto
$5,000 bid placed by @ProdigalPetrolHead
Good morning! I will be around all day to answer any last minute questions before the auction closes this afternoon. Not sure if I will see a C320 spec'd like this one again. Best of luck to everyone bidding!$3,750 bid placed by @watcargu
@Wfr817 It will end tomorrow (Sept 17 2026) @ 3:50 PM EST.When does this auction actually end? Keeps saying 1 day.Hi all, checking in as we get closer to the end of the auction. I have received some questions that I think the answers may benefit anyone looking to bid on the auction. Can you assist with shipping? I am able to hold the car for a short period after the auction for a buyer to arrange shipping and assist as needed. I am also located near IAD and DCA and can meet a buyer at either airport to drive it home. Do all the electronics work? Yes, everything is functioning (including the rain-sensing wipers, cornering lights, steering wheel controls, and the sunroof) except for the CD player. There is an iPod hookup (which can easily be changed to a headphone jack input) and FM/AM radio that I've used instead of the player. Is the AC operable? Yes, it blows cold out of all the fans and zones adjust. As mentioned in the ad, there is a leak somewhere in the system so it requires the occasional recharge. Where is the damage on the OEM wheel set? There are two dents (one per wheel) shown in photos 190 and 194. Mechanic said they were fixable and could be used as a spare set of rims once repaired. Photo 218 shows the receipt of taking these off and putting the current AMG set on. The current set has no damage, but could be refinished. Feel free to message or comment with any further questions! Someone will be going home with a wonderful MB.$3,500 bid placed by @Rockster80
$3,200 bid placed by @MercedesDad
I remember when the C class came out and got to go to a freebie event from Mercedes (might have been the infield of Atlanta Motor Speedway or maybe somewhere in midtown/downtown?) Had fun driving the cars but the sport coupe stood out over the sedans. It may have been a 4 cylinder if memory serves me but regardless of that, the Sport Coupe was definitely the most fun! This unicorn is awesome! Good luck!Want!$2,500 bid placed by @ProdigalPetrolHead
Hi all, welcome to the auction. I will be around all week to answer any questions about the car, supply any other photos, and show it for anyone local. This W203 runs great and rides well, and is likely one of under a few hundred in the US with this powertrain and body style. I have taken it on multiple long road trips during my ownership and would not hesitate to do it again today. Lots of recent service as mentioned in the ad and in the receipts attached. I am selling to make some space in the garage for a recent purchase. This is a rare Mercedes that I have thoroughly enjoyed owning is ready for a new owner to do the same. Good luck to all!