Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Years1993–2024
Generations27
Total variants1,594
Body stylesWagon · Sedan · Convertible · Coupe

The Mercedes-Benz C-Class is a wagon, sedan, convertible and coupe model, produced 1993–2024, spanning 27 generations with 1,594 variants in the Cars-Data.com database. Generations covered include the C-Class Estate W206 (2021-), C-Class Estate All-Terrain W206 (2021-2024), C-Class W206 (2021-) and C-Class Cabriolet Facelift 2018 (2018-2023). Body styles across the C-Class lineage span wagon, sedan, convertible and coupe, reflecting different market positions throughout production. The C-Class W204 (2007-2011) generation is the most extensively documented, with 123 variants across engine options, transmissions, and trim levels. Each variant page provides engine displacement, power in HP and kW, 0–100 km/h acceleration, top speed, fuel consumption, CO₂ emissions, dimensions, and list price at launch.

Generations · 27

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Quick answers
How many generations does the Mercedes-Benz C-Class have?

The Mercedes-Benz C-Class has 27 generations with 1594 total variants in the Cars-Data.com database. Each generation has its own page listing all variants with engine specs, performance figures, and consumption data.

What years was the Mercedes-Benz C-Class produced?

The Mercedes-Benz C-Class has been produced 1993–2024. Throughout this period the model evolved across multiple generations, each introducing new engine options, body styles, and technology upgrades.

What body type is the Mercedes-Benz C-Class?

The Mercedes-Benz C-Class is available as Wagon, Sedan, Convertible, Coupe. These body styles reflect the different market positions and use cases the model has served across its production history.

W206Platform · 3 body variants
W205 LCIPlatform · 4 body variants
W205Platform · 2 body variants
W204 LCIPlatform · 3 body variants
W204Platform · 2 body variants
W203 EstatePlatform · 2 body variants
W203Platform · 1 body variant
W202 EstatePlatform · 1 body variant
W202Platform · 1 body variant
Across · Sedan

How performance changed across generations

GenerationPower0–100 km/hVariantsPrice
C-Class W202 (1993-1995)1993–1995129 hp13.3 s57€27k–€70k
C-Class (1995-1997)1995–1997151 hp11.1 s65€28k–€70k
C-Class Facelift 1997 (1997-2000)1997–2000146 hp11.2 s73€29k–€86k
C-Class W203 (2000-2004)2000–2004165 hp9.6 s62€33k–€86k
C-Class Facelift 2004 (2004-2007)2004–2007188 hp8.9 s98€38k–€96k
C-Class W204 (2007-2011)2007–2011192 hp8.2 s123€36k–€110k
C-Class Facelift 2011 (2011-2014)2011–2014188 hp8.0 s70€35k–€135k
C-Class W205 (2014-2018)2014–2018185 hp8.0 s113€37k–€118k
C-Class Facelift 2018 (2018-2021)2018–2021187 hp7.7 s54€39k–€129k
C-Class W206 (2021-)2021–present212 hp6.7 s57€52k–€168k