Free Mercedes-Benz C-Class (W202) VIN Decoder
Decode your Mercedes-Benz C-Class (W202) VIN number free for full specifications, engine, power, transmission and body, plus recalls and safety ratings. Covers 38 variants (1993–2000). No registration.
1993–2000 38 variants Sedan PetrolDiesel
Mercedes-Benz C-Class (W202) specs by variant
Engine, power, transmission and emissions for each C-Class (W202) variant in our database.
| Variant | Years | Fuel | Engine | Power | Gearbox | Drive | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 280 5AT RWD (197 HP) | 1997–2000 | Petrol | 2.8 L | 194 bhp | AUTOMATIC 5sp | RWD | — |
| 280 5MT RWD (197 HP) | 1997–2000 | Petrol | 2.8 L | 194 bhp | MANUAL 5sp | RWD | — |
| 230 Kompressor 5AT RWD (193 HP) | 1997–2000 | Petrol | 2.3 L | 190 bhp | AUTOMATIC 5sp | RWD | — |
| 230 Kompressor 5MT RWD (193 HP) | 1997–2000 | Petrol | 2.3 L | 190 bhp | MANUAL 5sp | RWD | — |
| 200 Kompressor 5AT RWD (192 HP) | 1997–2000 | Petrol | 2.0 L | 189 bhp | AUTOMATIC 5sp | RWD | — |
| 200 Kompressor 5MT RWD (192 HP) | 1997–2000 | Petrol | 2.0 L | 189 bhp | MANUAL 5sp | RWD | — |
| 240 5AT RWD (170 HP) | 1997–2000 | Petrol | 2.4 L | 168 bhp | AUTOMATIC 5sp | RWD | — |
| 240 5MT RWD (170 HP) | 1997–2000 | Petrol | 2.4 L | 168 bhp | MANUAL 5sp | RWD | — |
| 230 5AT RWD (150 HP) | 1997–2000 | Petrol | 2.3 L | 148 bhp | AUTOMATIC 5sp | RWD | — |
| 250 Turbodiesel 5AT RWD (150 HP) | 1997–2000 | Diesel | 2.5 L | 148 bhp | AUTOMATIC 5sp | RWD | — |
| 250 Turbodiesel 5MT RWD (150 HP) | 1997–2000 | Diesel | 2.5 L | 148 bhp | MANUAL 5sp | RWD | — |
| 200 5AT RWD (136 HP) | 1997–2000 | Petrol | 2.0 L | 134 bhp | AUTOMATIC 5sp | RWD | — |
| 200 5MT RWD (136 HP) | 1997–2000 | Petrol | 2.0 L | 134 bhp | MANUAL 5sp | RWD | — |
| 220 CDI 5AT RWD (125 HP) | 1997–2000 | Diesel | 2.2 L | 123 bhp | AUTOMATIC 5sp | RWD | — |
| 220 CDI 5MT RWD (125 HP) | 1997–2000 | Diesel | 2.2 L | 123 bhp | MANUAL 5sp | RWD | — |
| 180 5AT RWD (122 HP) | 1997–2000 | Petrol | 1.8 L | 121 bhp | AUTOMATIC 5sp | RWD | — |
| 180 5MT RWD (122 HP) | 1997–2000 | Petrol | 1.8 L | 121 bhp | MANUAL 5sp | RWD | — |
| 200 CDI 5AT RWD (102 HP) | 1997–2000 | Diesel | 2.0 L | 101 bhp | AUTOMATIC 5sp | RWD | — |
| 200 CDI 5MT RWD (102 HP) | 1997–2000 | Diesel | 2.0 L | 101 bhp | MANUAL 5sp | RWD | — |
| 220 Diesel 5AT RWD (95 HP) | 1997–2000 | Diesel | 2.2 L | 94 bhp | AUTOMATIC 5sp | RWD | — |
| 220 Diesel 5MT RWD (95 HP) | 1997–2000 | Diesel | 2.2 L | 94 bhp | MANUAL 5sp | RWD | — |
| 200 Diesel 5AT RWD (88 HP) | 1997–2000 | Diesel | 2.0 L | 87 bhp | AUTOMATIC 5sp | RWD | — |
| 200 Diesel 5MT RWD (88 HP) | 1997–2000 | Diesel | 2.0 L | 87 bhp | MANUAL 5sp | RWD | — |
| 280 4AT RWD (197 HP) | 1993–1997 | Petrol | 2.8 L | 194 bhp | AUTOMATIC 4sp | RWD | — |
| 230 Kompressor 5AT RWD (190 HP) | 1993–1997 | Petrol | 3.0 L | 187 bhp | AUTOMATIC 5sp | RWD | — |
| 230 Kompressor 5MT RWD (190 HP) | 1993–1997 | Petrol | 3.0 L | 187 bhp | MANUAL 5sp | RWD | — |
| 200 Kompressor 5MT RWD (180 HP) | 1993–1997 | Petrol | 2.0 L | 178 bhp | MANUAL 5sp | RWD | — |
| 220 4AT RWD (150 HP) | 1993–1997 | Petrol | 2.2 L | 148 bhp | AUTOMATIC 4sp | RWD | — |
| 220 5MT RWD (150 HP) | 1993–1997 | Petrol | 2.2 L | 148 bhp | MANUAL 5sp | RWD | — |
| 230 5MT RWD (150 HP) | 1993–1997 | Petrol | 3.0 L | 148 bhp | MANUAL 5sp | RWD | — |
| 250 Turbodiesel 4AT RWD (150 HP) | 1993–1997 | Diesel | 2.5 L | 148 bhp | AUTOMATIC 4sp | RWD | — |
| 200 4AT RWD (136 HP) | 1993–1997 | Petrol | 2.0 L | 134 bhp | AUTOMATIC 4sp | RWD | — |
| 180 4AT RWD (122 HP) | 1993–1997 | Petrol | 1.8 L | 121 bhp | AUTOMATIC 4sp | RWD | — |
| 250 Diesel 4AT RWD (113 HP) | 1993–1997 | Diesel | 2.5 L | 111 bhp | AUTOMATIC 4sp | RWD | — |
| 250 Diesel 5MT RWD (113 HP) | 1993–1997 | Diesel | 2.5 L | 111 bhp | MANUAL 5sp | RWD | — |
| 220 Diesel 4AT RWD (95 HP) | 1993–1997 | Diesel | 2.2 L | 94 bhp | AUTOMATIC 4sp | RWD | — |
| 200 Diesel 4AT RWD (75 HP) | 1993–1997 | Diesel | 2.0 L | 74 bhp | AUTOMATIC 4sp | RWD | — |
| 200 Diesel 5MT RWD (75 HP) | 1993–1997 | Diesel | 2.0 L | 74 bhp | MANUAL 5sp | RWD | — |
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