Mercedes-Benz C-Class W202
The Mercedes-Benz C-Class W202 (1994–2000): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 42 versions in the United Kingdom, the United States, and Canada.
Model codes: W202
Dimensions, weights and capacity
| Specification | Europe | North America | Wikipedia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | |||
| Length | 4,520–4,530 mm RDW | – | 4,505 mm |
| Width | 1,720–1,750 mm RDW | – | 1,720 mm |
| Height | 1,390 mm RDW | – | 1,425 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,690–2,720 mm RDW | – | 2,670 mm |
| Front track | 1,493–1,509 mm ASTRA | – | – |
| Rear track | 1,464–1,483 mm ASTRA | – | – |
| Weights and towing | |||
| Kerb weight | 1,250–1,460 kg RDW | – | – |
| Mass in running order | 1,350–1,560 kg RDW | – | – |
| Gross vehicle weight | 1,830–2,000 kg RDW | – | – |
| Towing, braked trailer | 1,500–1,575 kg RDW | – | – |
| Towing, unbraked trailer | 675–750 kg RDW | – | – |
| Seats and space | |||
| Seats | 5 RDW | – | – |
| Doors | 4 RDW | – | – |
| Luggage space (EPA) | – | 340–368 L EPA | – |
| Passenger space (EPA) | – | 2,492–2,549 L EPA | – |
| Performance | |||
| Top speed | 193–232 km/h RDW | – | – |
| Torque | 150–385 Nm ASTRA | – | – |
Tyre sizes (most common first): 205/55R16, 195/65R15, 225/45R17, 225/50R16, 245/40R17
Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: RDW type approvals (Netherlands), Wikipedia, ASTRA type approvals (Switzerland), US EPA fuel economy data, Traficom type approvals (Finland). Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Reliability and owner reports
UK MOT: first-time pass rate by age
| Age at test | Pass rate | UK average | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 years and older | 76.9% (76.2–77.6) | 69.2% | 13,694 |
What the MOT finds
| Area | This model | UK average, same ages |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 41.0% | 41.6% |
| Brakes | 38.0% | 36.4% |
| Tyres | 26.3% | 31.2% |
| Lights and electrics | 24.4% | 28.8% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 21.1% | 17.1% |
| Body, chassis and structure | 14.6% | 18.6% |
First MOT test of each car per year in 2022–2024, from the DVSA’s anonymised test results; only ages with at least 500 tests are shown. The figure in brackets is the 95% confidence interval; green or red means clearly above or below the UK average. The second table shows how often an item was noted (defect or advisory) in each area, against the UK average for cars of the same ages. DVSA anonymised MOT tests (Open Government Licence)
Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)
407 complaints for model years 1994–2000. 31 crashes · 24 fires · 34 injuries · 1 death
- Electrical system 205
- Engine 48
- Suspension 33
- Fuel system 29
- Airbags 23
Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints
All 42 versions of the Mercedes-Benz C-Class W202
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United Kingdom 26 versions
New cars on sale in the UK, from the Vehicle Certification Agency. NEDC figures until 2018 and WLTP figures after; years are the editions a version appeared in.
| Years and version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000–2003C 220 CDI Saloon · C 220 CDI | 2.1 L | Diesel | 5-speed automatic | 6.7 L/100 km NEDC | 177 g/km |
| 2000–2001C 180 Saloon · C 180 | 1.8 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 9.2 L/100 km NEDC | 218 g/km |
| 2000–2001C 180 Saloon · C 180 | 1.8 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 9.3 L/100 km NEDC | 221 g/km |
| 2000–2001C 200 Saloon · C 200 | 2.0 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 9.4 L/100 km NEDC | 222 g/km |
| 2000–2001C 200 Saloon · C 200 | 2.0 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 9.5 L/100 km NEDC | 225 g/km |
| 2000–2001C 220 CDI Saloon · C 220 CDI | 2.1 L | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 6.2 L/100 km NEDC | 163 g/km |
| 2000–2001C 220 CDI Saloon · C 220 CDI | 2.2 L | Diesel | 5-speed manual | 6.1 L/100 km NEDC | 161 g/km |
| 2000–2001C 220 CDI Saloon · C 220 CDI | 2.2 L | Diesel | 5-speed automatic | 6.7 L/100 km NEDC | 178 g/km |
| 2000–2001C 230 Kompressor Saloon · C 230 Kompressor | 2.3 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 9.8 L/100 km NEDC | 233 g/km |
| 2000–2001C 230 Kompressor Saloon · C 230 Kompressor | 2.3 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 9.9 L/100 km NEDC | 237 g/km |
| 2000–2001C 240 Saloon · C 240 | 2.4 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 10.4 L/100 km NEDC | 250 g/km |
| 2000–2001C 280 Saloon · C 280 | 2.8 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 10.2 L/100 km NEDC | 245 g/km |
| 2000–2001C 43 AMG Saloon · C 43 AMG | 4.3 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 11.7 L/100 km NEDC | 280 g/km |
| 2000C 200 Kompressor Saloon | 2.0 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 9.5 L/100 km NEDC | 228 g/km |
| 2000C 200 Kompressor Saloon | 2.0 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 9.2 L/100 km NEDC | 222 g/km |
| 2000C 200 Kompressor Estate | 2.0 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 9.4 L/100 km NEDC | 226 g/km |
| 2000C 200 Kompressor Estate | 2.0 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 9.5 L/100 km NEDC | 228 g/km |
| 2000C 220 CDI Estate | 2.2 L | Diesel | 5-speed manual | 6.2 L/100 km NEDC | 164 g/km |
| 2000C 220 CDI Estate | 2.2 L | Diesel | 5-speed automatic | 6.8 L/100 km NEDC | 181 g/km |
| 2000C 240 Saloon | 2.6 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 10.8 L/100 km NEDC | 259 g/km |
| 2000C 240 Saloon | 2.6 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 10.4 L/100 km NEDC | 250 g/km |
| 2000C 240 Estate | 2.6 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 10.9 L/100 km NEDC | 262 g/km |
| 2000C 240 Estate | 2.6 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 10.2 L/100 km NEDC | 245 g/km |
| 2000C 280 Estate | 2.8 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 11.0 L/100 km NEDC | 254 g/km |
| 2000C 280 Estate | 2.8 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 10.2 L/100 km NEDC | 245 g/km |
| 2000C 320 Saloon | 3.2 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 10.5 L/100 km NEDC | 252 g/km |
United States 9 versions
Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.
| Years and version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Drive | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999–2000EMS 2MODE CLKUP | 2.3 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 22 MPG (10.7 L/100 km) EPA | 251 g/km |
| 1998–2000EMS 2MODE CLKUP | 2.8 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA | 263 g/km |
| 1998–2000EMS 2MODE CLKUP | 4.3 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 17–18 MPG (13.1–13.8 L/100 km) EPA | 307–325 g/km |
| 1997–1998(FFS), EMS 2MODE · EMS 2MODE CLKUP | 2.3 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 23 MPG (10.2 L/100 km) EPA | 240 g/km |
| 1997(FFS), EMS 2MODE | 2.8 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA | 276 g/km |
| 1997(FFS), EMS 2MODE | 3.6 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA | 291 g/km |
| 1994–1996(FFS) | 2.2 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 22–23 MPG (10.2–10.7 L/100 km) EPA | 240–251 g/km |
| 1994–1996(FFS) | 2.8 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 19–20 MPG (11.8–12.4 L/100 km) EPA | 276–291 g/km |
| 1995–1996(FFS) | 3.6 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA | 307 g/km |
Canada 7 versions
Model years sold in Canada, from Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption ratings (5-cycle test).
| Years and version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997–2000Compact | 2.3 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 10.1–10.9 L/100 km 5-cycle | 232–251 g/km |
| 1997–2000Compact | 2.8 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 11.2–11.6 L/100 km 5-cycle | 258–267 g/km |
| 1999–2000Compact | 4.3 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 13.2 L/100 km 5-cycle | 304 g/km |
| 1997Compact | 3.6 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 12.7 L/100 km 5-cycle | 292 g/km |
| 1995–1996Compact | 2.2 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | 10.3–10.5 L/100 km 5-cycle | 237–242 g/km |
| 1995–1996Compact | 2.8 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | 12.0–12.1 L/100 km 5-cycle | 276–278 g/km |
| 1996Compact | 3.6 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | 13.3 L/100 km 5-cycle | 306 g/km |
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Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.