Mercedes-Benz C-Class (W204)

Mercedes-Benz C-Class (W204)
Mercedes-Benz C 200
Overview
ManufacturerDaimler AG
Production
  • March 2006[1]–March 2014 (sedan)
  • February 2007[2]–March 2014 (station wagon)
  • 2011–2015 (coupe)
Model years2008–2014
2012–2015 (coupe)
Assembly
DesignerKarlheinz Bauer, Peter Pfeiffer[5]
Body and chassis
ClassCompact executive car (D)
Body style
LayoutFront-engine, rear-wheel-drive
Front-engine, all-wheel-drive (4MATIC)
RelatedMercedes-Benz E-Class Coupé/Cabriolet (C207/A207)
Powertrain
Engine
Transmission
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,760 mm (108.7 in)
Length
  • 4,582 mm (180.4 in) (sedan)
  • 4,596 mm (180.9 in) (wagon)
  • 4,590 mm (180.7 in) (coupe)[6]
  • 4,707–4,711 mm (185.3–185.5 in) (C 63 AMG sedan)
  • 4,701–4,726 mm (185.1–186.1 in) (C 63 AMG wagon)[7]
  • 4,707 mm (185.3 in) (C 63 AMG coupe)[8]
  • 4,776 mm (188.0 in) (C 63 AMG Black Series)[9]
Width
  • 1,770 mm (69.7 in)
  • 1,795 mm (70.7 in) (C 63 AMG)
Height1,447 mm (57.0 in)
Chronology
PredecessorMercedes-Benz C-Class (W203)
Mercedes-Benz CLC-Class (CL203) (coupe)
SuccessorMercedes-Benz C-Class (W205)

The Mercedes-Benz C-Class (W204) is the third generation of the Mercedes-Benz C-Class. It was manufactured and marketed by Mercedes-Benz in sedan/saloon (2007–2014), station wagon/estate (2008–2014) and coupé (2011–2015) bodystyles, with styling by Karlheinz Bauer and Peter Pfeiffer.

The C-Class was available in rear- or all-wheel drive, the latter marketed as 4MATIC. The W204 platform was also used for the E-Class Coupé (C207).[10]

Sub-models included the C 200 Kompressor, the C 230, the C 280, the C 350, the C 220 CDI, and the C 320 CDI. The C 180 Kompressor, C 230, and C 200 CDI were available in the beginning of August 2007.[11] The W204 station wagon was not marketed in North America.[12]

Production reached over 2.4 million worldwide, and the W204 was the brand's best selling vehicle at the time.[13]

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  6. ^ "2013 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C 350 2dr Cpe 4MATIC Features And Specs". caranddriver.com. Retrieved July 23, 2021.
  7. ^ "2013 Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG Estate Edition 507". carfolio.com. Retrieved July 23, 2021.
  8. ^ "2013 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG C 63 AMG 2dr Cpe RWD Features And Specs". caranddriver.com. 14 May 2019. Retrieved July 23, 2021.
  9. ^ "Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG Coupe Black Series (Aerodynamic Pack) specs". fastestlaps.com. Retrieved July 23, 2021.
  10. ^ Shunk, Chris (19 May 2009). "2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe a C-Class underneath?". Autoblog.com. Retrieved 26 July 2009.
  11. ^ New Mercedes-Benz C-Class from EUR 29,988 Archived November 27, 2011, at the Wayback Machine
  12. ^ "2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Wagon Preview". J.D. Power. Retrieved 26 July 2009.
  13. ^ "Mercedes C-Class is a class act for comfort | Cars | Life & Style | Daily Express". www.express.co.uk. Archived from the original on 22 March 2014. Retrieved 22 May 2022.