Mercedes-Benz C-Klasa W202 or Mercedes-Benz C-Klasa W203?

1993–2000 vs 2000–2007 · Sedan/Wagon vs Sedan/Wagon

In short

Length: C-Klasa W202 4,487 mm, C-Klasa W203 4,551 mm — a 6 cm difference.
Boot: C-Klasa W202 465 l, C-Klasa W203 470 l.
Lowest consumption: C-Klasa W202 5.9 l/100 km, C-Klasa W203 5.7 l/100 km.
Power: C-Klasa W202 55–225 kW, C-Klasa W203 85–160 kW.
Standard equipment: C-Klasa W202 16 items (Classic), C-Klasa W203 23 items (Classic).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Mercedes-Benz C-Klasa W2021993–2000 · 10 engines · Classic, Esprit, Elegance, SportSpecifications →Listings →

Mercedes-Benz C-Klasa W2032000–2007 · 10 engines · Classic, Elegance, Avantgarde, Sport EditionSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Mercedes-Benz C-Klasa W2021993–2000no listings	Mercedes-Benz C-Klasa W2032000–2007no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,487 mm	Length4,526 mm–4,551 mm
Width	Width1,720 mm	Width1,728 mm
Height	Height1,414 mm–1,450 mm	Height1,426 mm–1,467 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,690 mm	Wheelbase2,715 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance120 mm–150 mm	Ground clearance120 mm–150 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume430 l–465 l	Trunk volume455 l–470 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,280 kg–1,590 kg	Curb weight1,385 kg–1,560 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank62 l	Fuel tank62 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1993–2000	Production years2000–2007
Body type	Body typeSedan, Wagon	Body typeSedan, Wagon
Number of engines	Number of engines10	Number of engines10
Power	Power55–225 kW (75–306 hp)	Power85–160 kW (116–218 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.8–4.3	Displacement (l)1.8–3.2
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainRear-wheel	DrivetrainRear-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption5.9 l/100 km · C 220 CDI	Lowest consumption5.7 l/100 km · C 220 CDI
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h6.5 s · C 43 AMG	Best 0–100 km/h7.4 s · C 320
Top speed	Top speed250 km/h	Top speed245 km/h
Trim levelsClassic · Classic
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim16 · Classic	Items in the base trim23 · Classic
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim22 · Elegance	Items in the top trim30 · Avantgarde
Equipment · Comfort4 · 7
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning—	Air Conditioning✓
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment—	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows—	Rear Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior1 · 2
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest—	Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia1 · 1
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights2 · 1
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors✓	Heated Side Mirrors✓
Automatic Headlight Leveling	Automatic Headlight Leveling✓	Automatic Headlight Leveling—
Equipment · Safety4 · 8
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags—	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags—	Curtain Airbags✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts—	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)—	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 2
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel✓	Full-size spare wheel—
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel—	Compact spare wheel✓
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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Mercedes-Benz C-Klasa W202 or Mercedes-Benz C-Klasa W203?

Length: Mercedes-Benz C-Klasa W203 4,551 mm, Mercedes-Benz C-Klasa W202 4,487 mm (a 64 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,715 vs 2,690 mm. Boot: 470 vs 465 l.

Which uses less fuel — Mercedes-Benz C-Klasa W202 or Mercedes-Benz C-Klasa W203?

The most frugal Mercedes-Benz C-Klasa W202 uses 5.9 l/100 km (C 220 CDI); the most frugal Mercedes-Benz C-Klasa W203 5.7 l/100 km (C 220 CDI).

Which is more powerful — Mercedes-Benz C-Klasa W202 or Mercedes-Benz C-Klasa W203?

The strongest Mercedes-Benz C-Klasa W202 makes 225 kW (306 hp) (C 43 AMG); the strongest Mercedes-Benz C-Klasa W203 160 kW (218 hp) (C 320).

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