Free Mercedes-Benz C-Class (W202) VIN Decoder
Look up available Mercedes-Benz C-Class (W202) 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. 38 listed variants. Free, no registration.
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Mercedes-Benz C-Class (W202) specs by variant
All 38 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 12 variants
| Variant | Listed years | Fuel | Engine | Power | Gearbox | Drive | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
| 230 5AT RWD (150 HP) | 1997–2000 | Petrol | 2.3 L | 148 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 | — |
| 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 | — |
| 220 4AT RWD (150 HP) | 1993–1997 | Petrol | 2.2 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 | — |
Petrol · MANUAL 10 variants
| Variant | Listed years | Fuel | Engine | Power | Gearbox | Drive | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 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 | — |
Diesel · AUTOMATIC 9 variants
| Variant | Listed years | Fuel | Engine | Power | Gearbox | Drive | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
| 250 Turbodiesel 4AT RWD (150 HP) | 1993–1997 | Diesel | 2.5 L | 148 bhp | AUTOMATIC 4sp | RWD | — |
| 250 Diesel 4AT RWD (113 HP) | 1993–1997 | Diesel | 2.5 L | 111 bhp | AUTOMATIC 4sp | 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 | — |
Diesel · MANUAL 7 variants
| Variant | Listed years | Fuel | Engine | Power | Gearbox | Drive | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
| 250 Diesel 5MT RWD (113 HP) | 1993–1997 | Diesel | 2.5 L | 111 bhp | MANUAL 5sp | RWD | — |
| 200 Diesel 5MT RWD (75 HP) | 1993–1997 | Diesel | 2.0 L | 74 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 (W202) 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.
| Code | Model family | Mapped generation |
|---|---|---|
| 202 | C-Class | W202 |
These are supported pattern examples, not a complete list of VIN formats or a manufacturer build record. A matching model family does not confirm an individual car’s trim.
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 (W202) 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.
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