Mercedes-Benz C-Class#W204 .282007.E2.80.93present.29
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{{Infobox automobile
| name = Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| image = Mercedes-Benz W206 IMG 6380.jpg
| caption = W206 sedan
| manufacturer = Daimler-Benz (1992–1998)
DaimlerChrysler (1998–2007)
Daimler AG (2007–2022)
Mercedes-Benz Group AG
(2022–present)
| production = 1992–present
| class = Compact executive car (D)
| layout = Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive or all-wheel-drive (4MATIC)
| predecessor = Mercedes-Benz 190 E (W201)
}}
The Mercedes-Benz C-Class is a series of compact executive cars produced by Mercedes-Benz Group AG. Introduced in 1993 as a replacement for the 190 (W201) range, the C-Class was the smallest model in the marque's line-up until the W168 A-Class arrived in 1997. The C-Class has been available with a "4MATIC" four-wheel drive option since 2002. The third generation (W204) was launched in 2007 while the current W206 generation was launched in 2021.
Initially available in sedan and a station wagon configurations, a fastback coupé (SportCoupé) variant followed and was later renamed to Mercedes-Benz CLC-Class. It remained in production until 2011 when a new W204 C-Class coupé replaced it for the 2012 model year.
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Chassis
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W201 | "190" | 1982{{cite web | url = https://www.mercedes-benz.com.au/passengercars/brand/mercedes-me-magazine/innovation/articles/history-of-the-c-class.html?srsltid=AfmBOorRCGLq3YmefWv_DKGaapx9QyQ4fmGfYcr0Vmuek0on4ge-PihD|title= Mercedes-Benz C-Class.| accessdate= February 25, 2025| work= Mercedes-Benz}} |
W202 | C-Class | 1993 |
W203 | C-Class | 2000 |
W204 | C-Class | 2007 |
W205 | C-Class | 2014 |
W206 | C-Class | 2021 |
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Predecessor models
= W201 (1982) =
{{Infobox automobile
| image = 1987-Mercedes Benz-190E-2.3.jpg
| caption = Mercedes-Benz 190 (W201)
| name = W201
| aka = 190E, 190D
| production = September 1982 – May 1993 (W201)
| engine = {{ubl|
Petrol:
| 1.8L, 2.3L, 2.5L I4
| 2.6L, 3.2L I6
|Diesel:
| 2.0L, 2.2L I4
| 2.5L I5
}}
| layout = FR layout
}}
{{main|Mercedes-Benz W201}}
File:1985 Mercedes-Benz 190 E (W 201) 2.0 sedan (2015-05-29) 02.jpg
The Mercedes-Benz W201 is the internal designation for the Mercedes 190 series sedans, a range of front-engine, rear drive, five passenger, four-door sedans manufactured over a single generation, from 1982 to 1993 as the company's first compact class automobile.
File:1985 Mercedes Benz W201 190E (Interior).jpg
Designed by Bruno Sacco, head of styling at Mercedes-Benz from 1975 to 1999, the W201 debuted at the 1982 Paris Motor Show. Manufactured in both Bremen and Sindelfingen, Germany, production reached 1,879,629 over its eleven-year model life.{{sfn|Deutsche Autos, Band 6,|2001|page=100}}
File:1991 Mercedes-Benz 190 E 2.5-16 Evolution II no. 494, rear left.jpg
The W201 introduced a 5-link rear suspension subsequently used in E and C class models, front and rear anti-roll bars, anti-dive and anti-squat geometry—as well as airbags, ABS brakes and seatbelt pretensioners. Its extensive use of light-weight high-strength steel enabled it to withstand a concrete barrier offset crash at 35 mph (56 km/h) without serious passenger injury or cabin deformation.
Mercedes introduced a performance variant, marketed as the 190 E 2.3-16V, at the 1983 Frankfurt Motor Show.
{{anchor|W202|S202|W202 (1993)}} First generation (W202; 1993)
{{Infobox automobile
| name = First generation
| image = Mercedes W202 front 20071030.jpg
| production = 1992–2001
| body_style = 4-door sedan
5-door wagon
| model_code = W202
S202 (Wagon)
}}
{{main|Mercedes-Benz C-Class (W202)}}
In May 1993, the first generation W202 C-Class was introduced as a replacement for the 190. The first C-Class (W202) sedan was manufactured in August 1992. The C-Class sedan was the company's entry-level model up until 1997 when Mercedes launched the A-Class. Styling themes were carried over from the previous W201 series, but the new series had a smoother and rounder design than the last generation of compact Mercedes, with styling cues from the W124 E-Class (short, high trunk and taller tail lights), W140 S-Class (front end), and R129 SL-Class (headlights).
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{{anchor|W203|S203|CL203|W203 (2000)}} Second generation (W203; 2000)
{{Infobox automobile
| name = Second generation
| image = 2002 Mercedes-Benz C 180 Kompressor (W 203 MY03) Elegance sedan (2015-07-09) 01.jpg
| production = 1999–2010
| body_style = 3-door liftback
4-door sedan
5-door station wagon
| model_code = W203
S203 (Wagon)
CL203 (SportCoupé)
}}
{{main|Mercedes-Benz C-Class (W203)}}
The second generation C-Class was introduced in March 2000 and production began in March 1999. The sedan debuted with a range of inline-four and V6 petrol engines and inline-four and -five diesels, later W203's received the V6 diesel. Most of the engines were carried over from the W202, but the C320 was exclusive, offering {{convert|160|kW|hp PS|0|abbr=on}}. The diesels now featured common rail direct fuel injection and variable geometry turbochargers. A six-speed manual gearbox was optional on some of the range, With exception to the C320 and C32 AMG. Notably (post 2005), for the first time, the number designations were no longer equivalent to the engine displacement, more specifically in the Mercedes C200 (1.8-litre), C240 (2.6-litre) and C200 CDI (2.2-litre).
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{{anchor|W204|S204|C204|W204 (2007)}} Third generation (W204; 2007)
{{Infobox automobile
| name = Third generation
| image = 2010 Mercedes-Benz C180 BlueEfficiency Elegance CGi Automatic 1.8 Front.jpg
| production = 2006–2015
| body_style = 3-door liftback
4-door sedan
5-door station wagon
2-door coupe
| model_code = W204
S204 (Wagon)
C204 (Coupé)
}}
{{main|Mercedes-Benz C-Class (W204)}}
File:2010 Mercedes-Benz C180 BlueEfficiency Elegance CGi Automatic 1.8 Rear.jpg
DaimlerChrysler introduced the W204 C-Class on 18 January 2007{{cite web |url=http://www.daimlerchrysler.com/dccom/0-5-693758-1-693744-1-0-0-0-0-0-13-7163-0-0-0-0-0-0-0.html |title=Daimler - Brands & Products - World Premiere of the New Mercedes-Benz C-Class |access-date=2014-04-30 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081227134337/http://www.daimlerchrysler.com/dccom/0-5-693758-1-693744-1-0-0-0-0-0-13-7163-0-0-0-0-0-0-0.html |archive-date=27 December 2008 |df=dmy-all }} and displayed it in the 2007 Geneva Auto Show. Sales started on 31 March 2007 in almost all European countries. The new family had an extended wheelbase and tracks, a stiffer body/shell and a design inspired by the W221 S-Class with some influences from the C219 CLS-Class. The C-Class received a facelift in 2011 for the 2012 model year including new LED taillights, a revised dashboard and instrument cluster layout, and a revised front fascia and headlights. The W204 platform continued into 2015 with the C-Class coupe. The final farewell of the W204, and also the naturally aspirated V8, was in the Edition 507 model. This had increased power, lightweight wheels and the vented hood from the Black Series.
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{{anchor|W205|S204|C205|A205}} Fourth generation (W205; 2014)
{{Infobox automobile
| name = Fourth generation
| image = 2015 Mercedes-Benz C 200 (W 205) sedan (2015-07-03) 01.jpg
| production = 2014–2021
| body_style = 4-door sedan
5-door station wagon
2-door cabriolet
2-door coupe
| model_code = W205
S205 (Wagon)
C205 (Coupé)
A205 (Cabriolet)
}}
{{main|Mercedes-Benz C-Class (W205)}}
File:2015 Mercedes-Benz C 200 (W 205) sedan (2015-07-03) 02.jpg
The W205 C-Class was launched at the 2014 North American International Auto Show. The new structure was significantly lighter using aluminium and high-strength steel extensively throughout the body, resulting in a {{convert|220|lb|kg|order=flip|adj=on}} weight decrease.{{cite web |url=http://reviews.cnet.com/sedan/2015-mercedes-benz-c/4505-10865_7-35834131.html |title=2015 Mercedes-Benz C-class review |author=Wayne Cunningham |date=24 November 2014 |publisher=CNET |access-date=24 January 2015}} The Mercedes-Benz C-Class 205 chassis spawned four C-Class bodystyles; sedan (W205), wagon (S205), coupe (C205), and cabriolet (A205).
The car was officially unveiled on 16 December 2013.{{cite press release|url=https://media.daimler.com/marsMediaSite/en/instance/ko/The-new-Mercedes-Benz-C-Class-C-Class-at-its-best.xhtml?oid=9904315|title=The new Mercedes-Benz C-Class: C-Class at its best|date=13 January 2014|publisher=Daimler AG}} W205 production commenced on 4 February 2014 at the Bremen plant.{{cite web |url=https://media.daimler.com/dcmedia/0-921-656492-1-1670247-1-0-0-0-0-0-0-1549054-0-1-0-0-0-0-0.html |title=Four continents. One passion.' – Production of the New C-Class Starts at the Mercedes-Benz Bremen Plant |date=7 February 2014 |publisher=Daimler |access-date=24 January 2016}} Production was also undertaken at Mercedes-Benz plants in East London (South Africa), Iracemápolis (Brazil) and Tuscaloosa, Alabama (United States). European sales began in March 2014, while the vehicle went on sale in North America in September 2014.
A mid-life update made its debut at the 2018 Geneva Motor Show, including exterior changes and new engines.{{cite web|url=https://paultan.org/2018/03/07/w205-mercedes-benz-c-class-facelift-more-details-revealed/|title=W205 Mercedes-Benz C-Class facelift – more details revealed; 1.5L turbo with mild hybrid for new C200!|author=Gerard Lye|date=7 March 2018|website=paultan.org}}
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{{anchor|W206|S206|C206|A206}} Fifth generation (W206; 2021)
{{Infobox automobile
| name = Fifth generation
| image = Mercedes-Benz W206 IMG 5796.jpg
| production = 2021–present
| body_style = 4-door sedan
5-door station wagon
| model_code = W206
S206 (Wagon)
}}
{{main|Mercedes-Benz C-Class (W206)}}
File:Mercedes-Benz W206 IMG 5638.jpg
The W206 C-Class was unveiled on 23 February 2021.{{cite news |last1=BALDWIN |first1=ROBERTO |title=2022 Mercedes C-Class Overhauled with New Tech and a Fresh Design |url=https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a35590525/2022-mercedes-benz-c-class-revealed/ |access-date=24 February 2021 |work=Car And Driver |date=23 February 2021}} In China, the C-Class was launched in a long-wheelbase version (V206). For the first time, all W206 C-Class models are equipped with four-cylinder engines coupled with an integrated starter generator (15 kW electric motor) and a 48-volt electrical system.
The C-Class All-Terrain (X206) was released as an off-road focused, crossover-inspired estate model.{{Cite web|date=2021-08-18|title=2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class All-Terrain revealed – new X206 wagon gets SUV looks, rides 40 mm higher - paultan.org|url=https://paultan.org/2021/08/18/2022-mercedes-benz-c-class-all-terrain-revealed-new-x206-wagon-gets-suv-looks-rides-40-mm-higher/|access-date=2021-12-16|website=Paul Tan's Automotive News|language=en-US}} The model received external body cladding, a 40 mm increase in ride height, 4Matic AWD and additional drive modes.
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Production and sales
References
= Notes =
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= Bibliography =
== General ==
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- {{cite book |last=Vieweg |first=Christof |year=2000 |title=Alles über die Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse: Modellreihe W 203 |trans-title=Everything about the Mercedes-Benz C-Class: Model Series W 203 |series=Technik transparent series |location=Stuttgart |publisher=DaimlerChrysler |isbn=3932786114 |language=de}}
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== Workshop manuals ==
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- {{cite book |last=Ahlstrand |first=Alan |title=Chilton Mercedes C-class 2001–07 Repair Manual |series=Chilton Total Car Care Series |year=2008 |publisher=Haynes |location=Somerset, UK |isbn=9781563927379}}
- {{cite book |last1=Ahlstrand |first1=Alan |last2=Haynes |first2=John H. |title=Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2001 thru 2007 |series=Haynes Service and Repair Manual Series |year=2008 |publisher=Haynes |location=Newbury Park, CA |isbn=9781563927355}}
- {{cite book |last=Etzold |first=Hans-Rüdiger |title=Mercedes C-Klasse: Typ W 202 Diesel von 6/93 bis 5/00 |series=So wird's gemacht, Band 89 |year=2010 |edition=6th |publisher=Delius Klasing |location=Bielefield, Germany |isbn=978-3768808194 |language=de}}
- {{cite book |last=Etzold |first=Hans-Rüdiger |title=Mercedes C-Klasse: Typ W 202 von 6/93 bis 5/00 |series=So wird's gemacht, Band 88 |year=2018 |edition=13th |publisher=Delius Klasing |location=Bielefield, Germany |isbn=9783768808187 |language=de |author-mask=10}}
- {{cite book |last=Etzold |first=Hans-Rüdiger |title=Mercedes C-Klasse: Typ W 203 von 6/00 bis 3/07 |series=So wird's gemacht, Band 126 |year=2018 |edition=10th |publisher=Delius Klasing |location=Bielefield, Germany |isbn=9783768814225 |language=de |author-mask=10}}
- {{cite book |last=Etzold |first=Hans-Rüdiger |title=Mercedes C-Klasse: Typ W 204 von 3/07 bis 11/13 |series=So wird's gemacht, Band 146 |year=2018 |edition=5th |publisher=Delius Klasing |location=Bielefield, Germany |isbn=9783768825870 |language=de |author-mask=10}}
- {{cite book |last=Korp |first=Dieter |title=Mercedes-Benz: C 200/220/250 Diesel ab Juni 1993 |series=Jetzt helfe ich mir selbst series, Band 173 |year=1995 |edition=1st |publisher=Motorbuch Verlag |location=Stuttgart |isbn=3613016192 |language=de}}
- {{cite book |last=Korp |first=Dieter |title=Mercedes-Benz: C 180/200/220/280 Benziner ab Juni 1993 |series=Jetzt helfe ich mir selbst series, Band 167 |year=2003 |edition=4th |publisher=Motorbuch Verlag |location=Stuttgart |isbn=3613016125 |language=de |author-mask=6}}
- {{cite book |last=Korp |first=Dieter |title=Mercedes-Benz: C-Klasse (W203) |series=Jetzt helfe ich mir selbst series, Band 245 |year=2006 |edition=4th |publisher=Motorbuch Verlag |location=Stuttgart |isbn=3613024659 |language=de |author-mask=6}}
- {{cite book |last=Korp |first=Dieter |title=Mercedes-Benz: C-Klasse (W204) |series=Jetzt helfe ich mir selbst series |year=2013 |edition=1st |publisher=Motorbuch Verlag |location=Stuttgart |isbn=978-3613035690 |language=de |author-mask=6}}
- {{cite book |last=Gill |first=Peter T. |title=Mercedes-Benz C-Class 4- & 5-cyl Sept 2000 to May 2007 Petrol & Diesel Owners Workshop Manual |series=Haynes Service and Repair Manual Series |year=2009 |publisher=Haynes |location=Sparkford, UK |isbn=9781844257805}}
- {{cite book |last1=Legg |first1=A.K. |last2=Jex |first2=R.M. |title=Mercedes-Benz C180 C200 C220 C230 & C250 1993 to August 2000 Service and Repair Manual |series=Haynes Service and Repair Manual Series |year=2003 |publisher=Haynes |location=Sparkford, UK |isbn=1859605117}}
- {{cite book |last=Russek |first=Peter |title=Mercedes-Benz C-Class Series 202 – 1993 to 1999 C180, C200, C220, C230, C240, C280 |series=Pocket Mechanic Vehicle Manual |year=2006 |publisher=Peter Russek Publications |location=Caversham, Reading, Berkshire, UK |isbn=1898780927}}
- {{cite book |last=Russek |first=Peter |title=Mercedes-Benz C-Class Series 202 – 1993 to 1999 C200D, C220D, C250D, C250TD, C200 CDI, C220 CDI |series=Pocket Mechanic Vehicle Manual |year=2006 |publisher=Peter Russek Publications |location=Caversham, Reading, Berkshire, UK |isbn=1898780676 |author-mask=7}}
- {{cite book |title=Mercedes-Benz C-Class (W202) Service Manual: C220, C230, C230 Kompressor, C280 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000 |year=2011 |publisher=Bentley Publishers |location=Cambridge, Massachusetts|isbn=9780837616926}}
- {{cite book |title=Mercedes C-Klasse ab April 1993 |series=Reparaturanleitung series, Band 1189. |year=1995 |publisher=Verlag Bucheli |location=Zug, Switzerland |isbn=371681895X |language=de}}
- {{cite book |title=Mercedes C-Klasse ab 2000 |series=Reparaturanleitung series, Band 1283. |year=2006 |publisher=Verlag Bucheli |location=Zug, Switzerland |isbn=371682075X |language=de}}
- {{Bentley-MB Technical}}
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External links
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- [https://media.daimler.com/marsMediaSite/en/instance/ko.xhtml?oid=9906555 Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG Coupé]
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