Free Mercedes-Benz C-Class (W205) VIN Decoder
Look up available Mercedes-Benz C-Class (W205) 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. 30 listed variants. Free, no registration.
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Checking your Mercedes-Benz C-Class (W205) identification
C-Class W205 family, with a separate body and equipment check
Choose the right specification
A 205 family code can support a W205-series lookup without establishing the complete body or engine configuration. This page should not be used to fill a missing vehicle year from a generation’s start date. A model year, first registration and individual production date are separate pieces of information.
- Choose the manual that matches both body and model year.
- Confirm 4MATIC, AMG and plug-in hybrid claims from the car’s own records rather than the family code.
Use the correct body and market edition
Open the Mercedes-Benz manual for the car’s series, body and year, then look for “Vehicle identification plate” or “VIN”. A C-Class saloon manual should not be assumed to describe an estate, coupé or a different generation. Compare the physical number with the registration document before choosing specifications.
Reference checked . Follow the edition and market stated for each source.
Mercedes-Benz C-Class (W205) specs by variant
All 30 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 400 4MATIC 9AT AWD (333 HP) | 2018–2021 | Petrol | 3.0 L | 328 bhp | AUTOMATIC 9sp | RWD | — |
| C 300 9AT RWD (258 HP) | 2018–2021 | Petrol | 2.0 L | 255 bhp | AUTOMATIC 9sp | RWD | — |
| C 200 9AT 4MATIC AWD (184 HP) | 2018–2021 | Petrol | 1.5 L | 181 bhp | AUTOMATIC 9sp | RWD | — |
| C 200 9AT RWD (184 HP) | 2018–2021 | Petrol | 1.5 L | 181 bhp | AUTOMATIC 9sp | RWD | — |
| C 160 9AT RWD (129 HP) | 2018–2021 | Petrol | 1.6 L | 127 bhp | AUTOMATIC 9sp | RWD | — |
| C 180 9AT RWD (156 HP) | 2018–2021 | Petrol | 1.6 L | 127 bhp | AUTOMATIC 9sp | RWD | — |
| 400 4MATIC 7AT AWD (329 HP) | 2014–? | Petrol | 3.0 L | 329 bhp | AUTOMATIC 7sp | — | — |
| C 300 4MATIC 7AT AWD (241 HP) | 2014–? | Petrol | 2.0 L | 241 bhp | AUTOMATIC 7sp | — | — |
| C 300 7AT RWD (241 HP) | 2014–? | Petrol | 2.0 L | 241 bhp | AUTOMATIC 7sp | RWD | — |
| C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID 7AT AWD (231 HP) | 2014–? | Petrol | 2.1 L | 228 bhp | AUTOMATIC 7sp | — | — |
| C 250 7AT RWD (211 HP) | 2014–? | Petrol | 2.0 L | 208 bhp | AUTOMATIC 7sp | RWD | — |
| C 200 7AT RWD (184 HP) | 2014–? | Petrol | 2.0 L | 181 bhp | AUTOMATIC 7sp | RWD | — |
| C 180 7AT RWD (156 HP) | 2014–? | Petrol | 2.0 L | 154 bhp | AUTOMATIC 7sp | RWD | — |
Diesel · AUTOMATIC 9 variants
| Variant | Listed years | Fuel | Engine | Power | Gearbox | Drive | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C 300d 9AT 4MATIC AWD (245 HP) | 2018–2021 | Diesel | 1.9 L | 242 bhp | AUTOMATIC 9sp | RWD | — |
| C 300d 9AT RWD (245 HP) | 2018–2021 | Diesel | 1.9 L | 242 bhp | AUTOMATIC 9sp | RWD | — |
| C 200d 9AT RWD (150 HP) | 2018–2021 | Diesel | 1.9 L | 148 bhp | AUTOMATIC 9sp | RWD | — |
| C 180d 9AT RWD (122 HP) | 2018–2021 | Diesel | 1.6 L | 120 bhp | AUTOMATIC 9sp | RWD | — |
| C 220d 9AT RWD (195 HP) | 2018–2021 | Diesel | 2.1 L | — | AUTOMATIC 9sp | RWD | — |
| C 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7AT AWD (204 HP) | 2014–? | Diesel | 2.1 L | 201 bhp | AUTOMATIC 7sp | — | — |
| C 250 BlueTEC 7AT RWD (204 HP) | 2014–? | Diesel | 2.1 L | 201 bhp | AUTOMATIC 7sp | RWD | — |
| C 220 BlueTec 7AT RWD (170 HP) | 2014–? | Diesel | 2.1 L | 168 bhp | AUTOMATIC 7sp | RWD | — |
| C 220 BlueTEC BlueEFFICIENCY 7AT RWD (163 HP) | 2014–? | Diesel | 2.1 L | 161 bhp | AUTOMATIC 7sp | RWD | — |
Diesel · MANUAL 5 variants
| Variant | Listed years | Fuel | Engine | Power | Gearbox | Drive | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C 200d 6MT RWD (150 HP) | 2018–2021 | Diesel | 1.6 L | 148 bhp | MANUAL 6sp | RWD | — |
| C 180d 6MT RWD (122 HP) | 2018–2021 | Diesel | 1.6 L | 120 bhp | MANUAL 6sp | RWD | — |
| C 220 BlueTec 6MT RWD (170 HP) | 2014–? | Diesel | 2.1 L | 168 bhp | MANUAL 6sp | RWD | — |
| C 200 BluTEC 6MT RWD (136 HP) | 2014–? | Diesel | 1.6 L | 134 bhp | MANUAL 6sp | RWD | — |
| C 180 BlueTEC 6MT RWD (116 HP) | 2014–? | Diesel | 1.6 L | 114 bhp | MANUAL 6sp | RWD | — |
Plug-in hybrid · AUTOMATIC 1 variant
| Variant | Listed years | Fuel | Engine | Power | Gearbox | Drive | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C 350 e 7AT RWD (279 HP) | 2014–? | Plug-in hybrid | 2.0 L | 208 bhp | AUTOMATIC 7sp | RWD | — |
Petrol · MANUAL 2 variants
| Variant | Listed years | Fuel | Engine | Power | Gearbox | Drive | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C 200 6MT RWD (184 HP) | 2014–? | Petrol | 2.0 L | 181 bhp | MANUAL 6sp | RWD | — |
| C 180 6MT RWD (156 HP) | 2014–? | Petrol | 2.0 L | 154 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 (W205) 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 205 | C-Class | W205 |
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 (W205) 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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