Free Mercedes-Benz C-Class (W204) VIN Decoder
Look up available Mercedes-Benz C-Class (W204) 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. 43 listed variants. Free, no registration.
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Checking your Mercedes-Benz C-Class (W204) identification
W204 catalog; physical example is the 2014 US/Canada sedan manual
Choose the right specification
The short 204 series match does not confirm every C-Class body or engine. Use the W204 catalog only after checking the vehicle’s full designation. The manual example here is deliberately limited to the 2014 sedan edition, not a universal location instruction for all C-Class vehicles.
- Compare the saloon, estate or coupé body with the actual registration and manual.
- A C 63 or AMG equipment claim requires its own vehicle-specific evidence.
Where the 2014 sedan manual shows the VIN
The US/Canada manual shows the identification plate at the driver’s door, the VIN at the lower windscreen edge, and a further marking beneath the floor covering near the right front seat. Start with the accessible markings. Check the matching market and body manual before following the floor-location illustration.
Reference checked . Follow the edition and market stated for each source.
Mercedes-Benz C-Class (W204) specs by variant
All 43 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 13 variants
| Variant | Listed years | Fuel | Engine | Power | Gearbox | Drive | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C 350 7AT RWD (306 HP) | 2011–2013 | Petrol | 3.5 L | 302 bhp | AUTOMATIC 7sp | RWD | — |
| C 250 7AT RWD (204 HP) | 2011–2013 | Petrol | 1.8 L | 201 bhp | AUTOMATIC 7sp | RWD | — |
| 350 V6 CGI 7AT RWD (292 HP) | 2007–2011 | Petrol | 3.5 L | 288 bhp | AUTOMATIC 7sp | RWD | — |
| 350 V6 7AT RWD (272 HP) | 2007–2011 | Petrol | 3.5 L | 268 bhp | AUTOMATIC 7sp | RWD | — |
| 280 V6 7AT RWD (231 HP) | 2007–2011 | Petrol | 3.0 L | 228 bhp | AUTOMATIC 7sp | RWD | — |
| 300 V6 7AT RWD (231 HP) | 2007–2011 | Petrol | 3.0 L | 228 bhp | AUTOMATIC 7sp | RWD | — |
| 230 V6 7AT RWD (204 HP) | 2007–2011 | Petrol | 2.5 L | 201 bhp | AUTOMATIC 7sp | RWD | — |
| 250 CGI 5AT RWD (204 HP) | 2007–2011 | Petrol | 1.8 L | 201 bhp | AUTOMATIC 5sp | RWD | — |
| 200 CGI 5AT RWD (184 HP) | 2007–2011 | Petrol | 1.8 L | 181 bhp | AUTOMATIC 5sp | RWD | — |
| 200 Kompressor 5AT RWD (184 HP) | 2007–2011 | Petrol | 1.8 L | 181 bhp | AUTOMATIC 5sp | RWD | — |
| 180 CGI 5AT RWD (156 HP) | 2007–2011 | Petrol | 1.8 L | 154 bhp | AUTOMATIC 5sp | RWD | — |
| 180 K BlueEFFICIENCY 5AT RWD (156 HP) | 2007–2011 | Petrol | 1.6 L | 154 bhp | AUTOMATIC 5sp | RWD | — |
| 180 Kompressor 5AT RWD (156 HP) | 2007–2011 | Petrol | 1.8 L | 154 bhp | AUTOMATIC 5sp | RWD | — |
Diesel · AUTOMATIC 11 variants
| Variant | Listed years | Fuel | Engine | Power | Gearbox | Drive | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C 350 CDI 7AT RWD (265 HP) | 2011–2013 | Diesel | 3.0 L | 261 bhp | AUTOMATIC 7sp | RWD | — |
| C 300 CDI 7AT RWD (231 HP) | 2011–2013 | Diesel | 3.0 L | 228 bhp | AUTOMATIC 7sp | — | — |
| 250 CDI BlueEFICIENCY 4Matic 7AT AWD (204 HP) | 2011–2013 | Diesel | 2.1 L | 201 bhp | AUTOMATIC 7sp | — | — |
| 250 CDI BlueEFICIENCY 7AT RWD (204 HP) | 2011–2013 | Diesel | 2.1 L | 201 bhp | AUTOMATIC 7sp | RWD | — |
| C 250 CDI 7AT RWD (204 HP) | 2011–2013 | Diesel | 2.1 L | 201 bhp | AUTOMATIC 7sp | RWD | — |
| 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition 7AT RWD (170 HP) | 2011–2013 | Diesel | 2.1 L | 168 bhp | AUTOMATIC 7sp | RWD | — |
| 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7AT RWD (136 HP) | 2011–2013 | Diesel | 2.1 L | 134 bhp | AUTOMATIC 7sp | RWD | — |
| 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7AT RWD (120 HP) | 2011–2013 | Diesel | 2.1 L | 118 bhp | AUTOMATIC 7sp | RWD | — |
| 320 V6 CDI 7AT RWD (224 HP) | 2007–2011 | Diesel | 3.0 L | 221 bhp | AUTOMATIC 7sp | RWD | — |
| 220 CDI 5AT RWD (170 HP) | 2007–2011 | Diesel | 2.1 L | 168 bhp | AUTOMATIC 5sp | RWD | — |
| 200 CDI 5AT RWD (136 HP) | 2007–2011 | Diesel | 2.1 L | 134 bhp | AUTOMATIC 5sp | RWD | — |
Petrol · MANUAL 11 variants
| Variant | Listed years | Fuel | Engine | Power | Gearbox | Drive | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C 200 6MT RWD (184 HP) | 2011–2013 | Petrol | 1.8 L | 181 bhp | MANUAL 6sp | RWD | — |
| C 180 6MT RWD (156 HP) | 2011–2013 | Petrol | 1.6 L | 154 bhp | MANUAL 6sp | RWD | — |
| C 180 Kompressor 6MT RWD (156HP) | 2011–2013 | Petrol | 1.6 L | 154 bhp | MANUAL 6sp | RWD | — |
| 280 V6 6MT RWD (231 HP) | 2007–2011 | Petrol | 3.0 L | 228 bhp | MANUAL 6sp | RWD | — |
| 300 V6 6MT RWD (231 HP) | 2007–2011 | Petrol | 3.0 L | 228 bhp | MANUAL 6sp | RWD | — |
| 230 V6 6MT RWD (204 HP) | 2007–2011 | Petrol | 2.5 L | 201 bhp | MANUAL 6sp | RWD | — |
| 200 CGI 6MT RWD (184 HP) | 2007–2011 | Petrol | 1.8 L | 181 bhp | MANUAL 6sp | RWD | — |
| 200 Kompressor 6MT RWD (184 HP) | 2007–2011 | Petrol | 1.8 L | 181 bhp | MANUAL 6sp | RWD | — |
| 180 CGI 6MT RWD (156 HP) | 2007–2011 | Petrol | 1.8 L | 154 bhp | MANUAL 6sp | RWD | — |
| 180 K BlueEFFICIENCY 6MT RWD (156 HP) | 2007–2011 | Petrol | 1.6 L | 154 bhp | MANUAL 6sp | RWD | — |
| 180 Kompressor 6MT RWD (156 HP) | 2007–2011 | Petrol | 1.8 L | 154 bhp | MANUAL 6sp | RWD | — |
Diesel · MANUAL 8 variants
| Variant | Listed years | Fuel | Engine | Power | Gearbox | Drive | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition 6MT RWD (170 HP) | 2011–2013 | Diesel | 2.1 L | 168 bhp | MANUAL 6sp | RWD | — |
| C 220 CDI 6MT RWD (170 HP) | 2011–2013 | Diesel | 2.1 L | 168 bhp | MANUAL 6sp | RWD | — |
| C 200 CDI 6MT RWD (136 HP) | 2011–2013 | Diesel | 2.1 L | 134 bhp | MANUAL 6sp | RWD | — |
| C 180 CDI 6MT RWD (120 HP) | 2011–2013 | Diesel | 2.1 L | 118 bhp | MANUAL 6sp | RWD | — |
| 320 V6 CDI 6MT RWD (224 HP) | 2007–2011 | Diesel | 3.0 L | 221 bhp | MANUAL 6sp | RWD | — |
| 250 CDI 6MT RWD (204 HP) | 2007–2011 | Diesel | 2.1 L | 201 bhp | MANUAL 6sp | RWD | — |
| 220 CDI 6MT RWD (170 HP) | 2007–2011 | Diesel | 2.1 L | 168 bhp | MANUAL 6sp | RWD | — |
| 200 CDI 6MT RWD (136 HP) | 2007–2011 | Diesel | 2.1 L | 134 bhp | MANUAL 6sp | 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 (W204) 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 204 | C-Class | W204 |
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 (W204) 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 generations and versions
The same nameplate across body styles and chassis generations.
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