Mercedes-Benz C-Class Sedan · C-Class

W202

The first C-Class — compact luxury redefined.

Production
1993–1997
Built
1,453,219
Body
Sedan
Chassis
W202
Mercedes-Benz C-Class Sedan (W202)

The W202 was the first Mercedes-Benz to wear the C-Class name — a compact executive saloon and estate that translated Baby Benz values into the 1990s with cleaner styling and a broader engine range.

Replacing the W201 in 1993, the W202 offered four-cylinder and six-cylinder petrol and diesel models, supercharged Kompressor variants, and the hand-built C 36 AMG. Multi-link rear suspension carried over in evolved form, and build quality remained the priority even as the class below the E-Class grew increasingly competitive.

Between 1993 and 1997, 1,453,219 were built.

W202 interior
Cabin details of the W202, as preserved in period photography.

Every model.

14 model designations across 1993–1997 — engines, chassis codes and production figures for the W202.

ModelloModel yearTelaioMotoreCambioTotale
C 200 Diesel1994–1995202.120601.913717.41639,207
C 200 Diesel1996–1997202.122604.915717.4161,063
C 220 Diesel1994–1997202.121604.910717.416146,193
C 250 Diesel1994–1996202.125605.910717.41744,801
C 250 Turbodiesel1996–1997202.128605.960717.46059,772
C 1801994–1996202.018111.920717.416583,514
C 1801997202.018111.921717.416incluso sopra
C 2001994–1996202.020111.941717.417193,514
C 2001997202.020111.945717.417incluso sopra
C 200 Compressor1996–1997202.025111.944717.44112,344
C 2201994–1996202.022111.961717.417140,915
C 2301996–1997202.023111.974717.41759,706
C 230 Compressor1996–1997202.024111.975717.46063,595
C 36 AMG1994–1997202.028104.993717.4415,221

* Il dato di produzione pubblicato copre tutte le serie di quel modello; la fonte non lo scompone ulteriormente.

W202 side profile
Studio profile of the W202 — the proportions that defined this chassis.
W202 rear three-quarter view
Rear three-quarter view of the W202.