Mercedes-Benz C-Class (W205)

Mercedes-Benz C-Class (W205)
Mercedes-Benz C 200 sedan (pre-facelift)
Overview
ManufacturerDaimler AG
ProductionFebruary 2014 – June 2021[1]
2016–2023 (coupé and cabriolet)
Model years2015–2021
2017–2023 (coupé and cabriolet)
Assembly
Vietnam: Ho Chi Minh City (MBV)
DesignerVolker Leutz (exterior: 2010)[2]
Robert Lešnik (design manager: 2010, 2011)[3]
Michele Jauch-Paganetti (interior: 2011)
Body and chassis
ClassCompact executive car (D)
Body style4-door sedan
5-door station wagon
2-door convertible
2-door coupé
LayoutFront-engine, rear-wheel-drive or all-wheel-drive (4Matic)
PlatformMRA
RelatedMercedes-Benz GLC-Class (X253/C253)
Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupé/Cabriolet (C238/A238)
Powertrain
Engine
Electric motor
  • 27 hp (20.1 kW) 120-volt compact electric motor (BlueTEC HYBRID)
  • 16 kW (21.5 hp) BorgWarner 48V eBooster Electric Starter-Generator Motor (EQ Boost)
  • 65 kW (87.2 hp) Schaeffler PSM P2 Hybrid Module High Voltage (C350 e)
  • 122 PS (120.3 hp; 89.7 kW) Schaeffler PSM P2 Hybrid Module High Voltage (C300 e/C300 de)
Transmission6-speed manual
7-speed 7G-Tronic Plus automatic (2014–2018)
9-speed 9G-Tronic Plus automatic
Hybrid drivetrainParallel hybrid (C300 Bluetec Hybrid)
Mild hybrid (EQ Boost)
Plug-in hybrid (C350 e/C300 e/C300 de)
Battery0.8 kWh lithium-ion (Bluetec Hybrid)
13.5 kWh lithium-ion (PHEV)
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,840 mm (111.8 in)
2,920 mm (115.0 in) (LWB)
Length
  • 4,686 mm (184.5 in)
  • 4,746 mm (186.9 in) (V205 LWB)
  • 4,702 mm (185.1 in) (estate)[5]
  • 4,688 mm (184.6 in) (coupé)[6]
  • 4,754 mm (187.2 in) (C63 Coupé)[7]
  • 4,758 mm (187.3 in) (C63 sedan)[8]
Width1,810 mm (71.3 in)
Height1,442 mm (56.8 in)
1,457 mm (57.4 in) (estate)[5]
Chronology
PredecessorMercedes-Benz C-Class (W204)
SuccessorMercedes-Benz C-Class (W206)
Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class (coupé and cabriolet)

The Mercedes-Benz W205 is the fourth generation of the Mercedes-Benz C-Class which was produced by Daimler AG between 2014 and 2021. The W205 C-Class was preceded by the W204 C-Class and superseded by the W206 C-Class. The fourth-generation C-Class was available in sedan (W205), station wagon/estate (S205), coupe (C205), cabriolet (A205) and long-wheelbase sedan (V205) body styles.

The W205 was the first vehicle to use the all-new Modular Rear Architecture (MRA) platform. The new structure is significantly lighter, using aluminum extensively throughout the body, resulting in a 100 kg (220 lb) weight decrease.[9] According to Mercedes-Benz, the structure is much more rigid than other vehicles in its class.[10]

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