Mercedes-Benz C-Klasa W203 or Mercedes-Benz C-Klasa W204?

2000–2007 vs 2007–2014 · Sedan/Wagon vs Sedan/Coupe/Wagon

In short

Length: C-Klasa W203 4,551 mm, C-Klasa W204 4,611 mm — a 6 cm difference.
Boot: C-Klasa W203 470 l, C-Klasa W204 485 l.
Lowest consumption: C-Klasa W203 5.7 l/100 km, C-Klasa W204 4.9 l/100 km.
Power: C-Klasa W203 85–160 kW, C-Klasa W204 100–336 kW.
Standard equipment: C-Klasa W203 23 items (Classic), C-Klasa W204 27 items (Classic).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

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

Mercedes-Benz C-Klasa W2042007–2014 · 10 engines · Classic, Elegance, Avantgarde, AMG SportpaketSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Mercedes-Benz C-Klasa W2032000–2007no listings	Mercedes-Benz C-Klasa W2042007–2014no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,526 mm–4,551 mm	Length4,581 mm–4,611 mm
Width	Width1,728 mm	Width1,770 mm–1,795 mm
Height	Height1,426 mm–1,467 mm	Height1,406 mm–1,462 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,715 mm	Wheelbase2,760 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance120 mm–150 mm	Ground clearance110 mm–145 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume455 l–470 l	Trunk volume450 l–485 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,385 kg–1,560 kg	Curb weight1,475 kg–1,730 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank62 l	Fuel tank59 l–66 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2000–2007	Production years2007–2014
Body type	Body typeSedan, Wagon	Body typeSedan, Coupe, Wagon
Number of engines	Number of engines10	Number of engines10
Power	Power85–160 kW (116–218 hp)	Power100–336 kW (136–457 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.8–3.2	Displacement (l)1.8–6.2
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainRear-wheel	DrivetrainRear-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption5.7 l/100 km · C 220 CDI	Lowest consumption4.9 l/100 km · C 220 CDI
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h7.4 s · C 320	Best 0–100 km/h4.5 s · C 63 AMG
Top speed	Top speed245 km/h	Top speed250 km/h
Trim levelsClassic · Classic
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim23 · Classic	Items in the base trim27 · Classic
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim30 · Avantgarde	Items in the top trim35 · Avantgarde
Equipment · Comfort7 · 9
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning✓	Air Conditioning✓
Cruise Control	Cruise Control—	Cruise Control✓
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✓
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel—	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior2 · 2
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest✓	Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia1 · 3
Bluetooth	Bluetooth—	Bluetooth✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
AUX input	AUX input—	AUX input✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights1 · 0
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors✓	Heated Side Mirrors—
Equipment · Safety8 · 9
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)✓
Hill Start Assist	Hill Start Assist—	Hill Start Assist✓
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✓
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel✓	Compact spare wheel✓
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Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Mercedes-Benz C-Klasa W203 or Mercedes-Benz C-Klasa W204?

Length: Mercedes-Benz C-Klasa W204 4,611 mm, Mercedes-Benz C-Klasa W203 4,551 mm (a 60 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,760 vs 2,715 mm. Boot: 485 vs 470 l.

Which uses less fuel — Mercedes-Benz C-Klasa W203 or Mercedes-Benz C-Klasa W204?

The most frugal Mercedes-Benz C-Klasa W203 uses 5.7 l/100 km (C 220 CDI); the most frugal Mercedes-Benz C-Klasa W204 4.9 l/100 km (C 220 CDI).

Which is more powerful — Mercedes-Benz C-Klasa W203 or Mercedes-Benz C-Klasa W204?

The strongest Mercedes-Benz C-Klasa W203 makes 160 kW (218 hp) (C 320); the strongest Mercedes-Benz C-Klasa W204 336 kW (457 hp) (C 63 AMG).

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