Mercedes-Benz C-Klasa W204 or Mercedes-Benz C-Klasa W205?

2007–2014 vs 2014–2021 · Sedan/Coupe/Wagon vs Sedan/Wagon/Coupe

In short

Length: C-Klasa W204 4,611 mm, C-Klasa W205 4,702 mm — a 9 cm difference.
Boot: C-Klasa W204 485 l, C-Klasa W205 490 l.
Lowest consumption: C-Klasa W204 4.9 l/100 km, C-Klasa W205 2.4 l/100 km.
Power: C-Klasa W204 100–336 kW, C-Klasa W205 100–270 kW.
Standard equipment: C-Klasa W204 27 items (Classic), C-Klasa W205 26 items (Base).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

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

Mercedes-Benz C-Klasa W2052014–2021 · 10 engines · Base, Avantgarde, Exclusive, AMG LineSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Mercedes-Benz C-Klasa W2042007–2014no listings	Mercedes-Benz C-Klasa W2052014–2021no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,581 mm–4,611 mm	Length4,686 mm–4,702 mm
Width	Width1,770 mm–1,795 mm	Width1,810 mm
Height	Height1,406 mm–1,462 mm	Height1,405 mm–1,457 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,760 mm	Wheelbase2,840 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance110 mm–145 mm	Ground clearance110 mm–125 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume450 l–485 l	Trunk volume335 l–490 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,475 kg–1,730 kg	Curb weight1,445 kg–1,770 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank59 l–66 l	Fuel tank50 l–66 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2007–2014	Production years2014–2021
Body type	Body typeSedan, Coupe, Wagon	Body typeSedan, Wagon, Coupe
Number of engines	Number of engines10	Number of engines10
Power	Power100–336 kW (136–457 hp)	Power100–270 kW (136–367 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.8–6.2	Displacement (l)1.5–3.0
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelPetrol, Diesel, Plug-in hybrid
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxAutomatic, Manual
Drivetrain	DrivetrainRear-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainRear-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption4.9 l/100 km · C 220 CDI	Lowest consumption2.4 l/100 km · C 350 e
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h4.5 s · C 63 AMG	Best 0–100 km/h4.7 s · AMG C 43 4MATIC Coupe
Top speed	Top speed250 km/h	Top speed250 km/h
Trim levelsClassic · Base
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim27 · Classic	Items in the base trim26 · Base
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim35 · Avantgarde	Items in the top trim37 · AMG Line
Equipment · Comfort9 · 6
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning✓	Air Conditioning—
Climate Control, 1-zone	Climate Control, 1-zone—	Climate Control, 1-zone✓
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 · 1
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest✓	Front centre armrest—
Equipment · Multimedia3 · 2
Bluetooth	Bluetooth✓	Bluetooth✓
USB Port	USB Port—	USB Port✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket—
AUX input	AUX input✓	AUX input—
Equipment · Visibility & lights0 · 2
Halogen Headlights	Halogen Headlights—	Halogen Headlights✓
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights—	Daytime Running Lights✓
Equipment · Safety9 · 12
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✓
Driver's Knee Airbag	Driver's Knee Airbag—	Driver's Knee Airbag✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Autonomous Emergency Braking	Autonomous Emergency Braking—	Autonomous Emergency Braking✓
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)✓
Tyre Pressure Monitoring	Tyre Pressure Monitoring—	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 1
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 W204 or Mercedes-Benz C-Klasa W205?

Length: Mercedes-Benz C-Klasa W205 4,702 mm, Mercedes-Benz C-Klasa W204 4,611 mm (a 91 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,840 vs 2,760 mm. Boot: 490 vs 485 l.

Which uses less fuel — Mercedes-Benz C-Klasa W204 or Mercedes-Benz C-Klasa W205?

The most frugal Mercedes-Benz C-Klasa W204 uses 4.9 l/100 km (C 220 CDI); the most frugal Mercedes-Benz C-Klasa W205 2.4 l/100 km (C 350 e).

Which is more powerful — Mercedes-Benz C-Klasa W204 or Mercedes-Benz C-Klasa W205?

The strongest Mercedes-Benz C-Klasa W204 makes 336 kW (457 hp) (C 63 AMG); the strongest Mercedes-Benz C-Klasa W205 270 kW (367 hp) (AMG C 43 4MATIC Coupe).

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