The mid-life cycle of the C-Class W203 affected also the Sport Coupe version.
It was launched in 2004 and it came with improvements in more areas.

The second generation of the C-Class was launched in 2000 and in 2004 it was already the time for a mid-life cycle refresh. The 2004 model brought modifications on all parts: exterior, interior and engines. It also solved the problems with the paint quality, which suffered in the first models.

On the outside, the main difference was noticed at the headlights. The 2004 model featured new headlights with clear lenses for the standard version. The front bumper featured an enlarged lower air intake with a new louver structure in place of the previous mesh grille. The front track was wider by 40 mm (1.6”) than the 2002 model. The models equipped with EVOLUTION or EVOLUTION AMG sports packages came with a special paint finish in brilliant silver and perforations on the radiator grille slats.

The instrument cluster featured a new layout with four round dials and a vertically mounted information LCD between the speedometer and tachometer. The steering wheel featured different buttons design for the onboard computer and the audio system. On the center console, there was a new infotainment unit available and new controls for the climate control unit.

Under the hood, the 2.2-liter diesel engines were upgraded to Euro4 emission norms and new, direct-injected gasoline units were installed. The newly developed 7G-Tronic was available for the 230 Kompressor version, while the older 5G-Tronic was kept for the others.