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Look up available Mercedes-Benz C-Class Estate (S202) vehicle details and compare engine, transmission and body variants. The results depend on the VIN and market; the catalog does not confirm a car’s exact factory equipment. 24 listed variants. Free, no registration.

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1996–2000 24 variants Estate PetrolDiesel
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Model-family illustration. Body style and generation may differ. Photo: Alexander Migl, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Mercedes-Benz C-Class Estate (S202) specs by variant

All 24 listed variants, grouped by fuel and gearbox. Open a group and compare the listed years, engine, power and emissions. On a small screen, scroll the table sideways.

Petrol · AUTOMATIC 7 variants
VariantListed yearsFuelEnginePowerGearboxDriveCO₂
280 5AT RWD (197 HP) 1997–2000 Petrol 2.8 L 194 bhp AUTOMATIC 5sp RWD —
230 Kompressor 5AT RWD (193 HP) 1997–2000 Petrol 2.3 L 190 bhp AUTOMATIC 5sp RWD —
200 Kompressor 5AT RWD (192 HP) 1997–2000 Petrol 2.0 L 189 bhp AUTOMATIC 5sp RWD —
240 5AT RWD (170 HP) 1997–2000 Petrol 2.4 L 168 bhp AUTOMATIC 5sp RWD —
200 5AT RWD (136 HP) 1997–2000 Petrol 2.0 L 134 bhp AUTOMATIC 5sp RWD —
180 5AT RWD (122 HP) 1997–2000 Petrol 1.8 L 121 bhp AUTOMATIC 5sp RWD —
230 5AT RWD (150 HP) 1996–1997 Petrol 2.3 L 148 bhp AUTOMATIC 5sp RWD —
Petrol · MANUAL 7 variants
VariantListed yearsFuelEnginePowerGearboxDriveCO₂
280 5MT RWD (197 HP) 1997–2000 Petrol 2.8 L 194 bhp MANUAL 5sp RWD —
230 Kompressor 5MT RWD (193 HP) 1997–2000 Petrol 2.3 L 190 bhp MANUAL 5sp RWD —
200 Kompressor 5MT RWD (192 HP) 1997–2000 Petrol 2.0 L 189 bhp MANUAL 5sp RWD —
240 5MT RWD (170 HP) 1997–2000 Petrol 2.4 L 168 bhp MANUAL 5sp RWD —
200 5MT RWD (136 HP) 1997–2000 Petrol 2.0 L 134 bhp MANUAL 5sp RWD —
180 5MT RWD (122 HP) 1997–2000 Petrol 1.8 L 121 bhp MANUAL 5sp RWD —
230 5MT RWD (150 HP) 1996–1997 Petrol 2.3 L 148 bhp MANUAL 5sp RWD —
Diesel · AUTOMATIC 5 variants
VariantListed yearsFuelEnginePowerGearboxDriveCO₂
250 Turbodiesel 5AT RWD (150 HP) 1997–2000 Diesel 2.5 L 148 bhp AUTOMATIC 5sp RWD —
220 CDI 5AT RWD (125 HP) 1997–2000 Diesel 2.2 L 123 bhp AUTOMATIC 5sp RWD —
200 CDI 5AT RWD (102 HP) 1997–2000 Diesel 2.0 L 101 bhp AUTOMATIC 5sp RWD —
220 Diesel 5AT RWD (95 HP) 1997–2000 Diesel 2.2 L 94 bhp AUTOMATIC 5sp RWD —
200 Diesel 5AT RWD (88 HP) 1997–2000 Diesel 2.0 L 87 bhp AUTOMATIC 5sp RWD —
Diesel · MANUAL 5 variants
VariantListed yearsFuelEnginePowerGearboxDriveCO₂
250 Turbodiesel 5MT RWD (150 HP) 1997–2000 Diesel 2.5 L 148 bhp MANUAL 5sp RWD —
220 CDI 5MT RWD (125 HP) 1997–2000 Diesel 2.2 L 123 bhp MANUAL 5sp RWD —
200 CDI 5MT RWD (102 HP) 1997–2000 Diesel 2.0 L 101 bhp MANUAL 5sp RWD —
220 Diesel 5MT RWD (95 HP) 1997–2000 Diesel 2.2 L 94 bhp MANUAL 5sp RWD —
200 Diesel 5MT RWD (88 HP) 1997–2000 Diesel 2.0 L 87 bhp MANUAL 5sp RWD —

Specification reference from cardata.wiki. A question mark means a year boundary is missing from the source, not that production continues. An empty field means the source did not provide that value. Confirm the fitted engine, transmission and equipment against the car’s documents. How specification matching works.

Reading your Mercedes-Benz C-Class Estate (S202) result

These examples apply to supported Mercedes-Benz VINs with a numeric model code in positions 4–6. US-market letter-based formats are decoded through other available sources.

Read the numeric model code

In the supported European layout, positions 4–6 contain the Baumuster model code. Our decoder uses it to identify a model family and, when mapped, a chassis generation. The shorter code does not establish all engine or equipment details.

Position 10 is not always a year

Our decoder leaves the year unknown for the European numeric-code layout instead of treating position 10 as a model year. Some US-market Mercedes-Benz VINs use the North American year format. A generation date range is not the individual car’s build date.

Use the build record for factory options

A C-Class or E-Class name can cover several bodies, engines and production generations. Compare the chassis, year and body with the registration documents. For an exact equipment list, ask for the manufacturer’s build record or data card; the open specification catalog does not replace it.

How we match sources and handle missing data. For US-market vehicles, compare NHTSA’s VIN decoder and VIN-specific recall lookup. For other markets, confirm campaigns with the manufacturer or an authorised repairer.

Using the Mercedes-Benz C-Class Estate (S202) specifications

Start with the car’s year, body and engine, then compare the matching row. Several variants may share a model name while differing in power, transmission or drive layout. If the advert conflicts with the registration or manufacturer documents, resolve the mismatch before relying on the specifications. A VIN lookup can help narrow the comparison, but does not replace a build record or inspection.

Other C-Class Estate generations and versions

The same nameplate across body styles and chassis generations.

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class Estate (S202) VIN FAQ

What can a Mercedes-Benz C-Class Estate (S202) VIN lookup show?+
It can return available vehicle details and related model data. A catalog variant list does not prove the exact engine, gearbox or factory equipment fitted to your car. Recall campaigns are model-level matches, not confirmation of an outstanding repair for your VIN.
Where should I check the Mercedes-Benz C-Class Estate (S202) identification number?+
Compare the number on the registration document with the vehicle’s identification markings. Common locations on modern vehicles include the windscreen base and a door-jamb label, but the owner’s manual is the reference for the correct location on your version.
What do the Mercedes-Benz C-Class Estate (S202) dates in this catalog mean?+
The source lists years 1996–2000 across 24 variants. A question mark means a year boundary was not supplied. These are catalog dates, not a verified production history or an individual vehicle’s build date.
Is the Mercedes-Benz C-Class Estate (S202) VIN check free?+
Yes. The available decode, specifications and model-level results are free without an account. An optional paid history report may contain additional records depending on the car and market.

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