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Generation 1, W202

Mercedes-Benz C-class Sedan

10.1993 - 07.1997 · Japan

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Generation 1, W202

202020, 202023, 202028, 202022, 202125

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Mercedes-Benz C-class, Generation 1, W202, Japan market. This overview covers 17 recorded trim entries associated with this generation (10.1993 - 07.1997). The same trim name may occur in several production periods.

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Overview based on recorded specifications: 17 trim entries. Specification source ↗

Seats
4–5
Engine codes
M 111 E 20, M 111 E 22, M 111 E 23, M 112 E 28, OM 605 D25
Engine displacement, cc
1998–2799
Drive layout
Rear-wheel drive
Transmission
Automatic 4, Automatic 5
Wheelbase, mm
2690
Ground clearance, mm
135–160
Fuel
Petrol Premium (AI-98), Diesel

Specifications and technical details

17 versions

2.0 L, 136 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

M 111 E 20 · 5-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive

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C 200Base grade 10.1996 - 07.1997
C 200 EleganceTop grade 10.1996 - 07.1997

2.3 L, 150 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

M 111 E 23 · 5-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive

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C 230 10.1996 - 07.1997

2.8 L, 193 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

M 112 E 28 · 5-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive

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C 280Top grade 10.1996 - 07.1997
C 280 SportlineTop grade 10.1996 - 07.1997

2.0 L, 135 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

M 111 E 20 · 4-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive

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C 200Base grade 11.1995 - 09.1996
C 200 EleganceTop grade 11.1995 - 09.1996
C 200Base grade 04.1994 - 10.1995
C 200 EleganceTop grade 04.1994 - 10.1995

2.2 L, 150 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

M 111 E 22 · 4-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive

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C 220 11.1995 - 09.1996
C 220 10.1993 - 10.1995

2.5 L, 115 hp, diesel, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

OM 605 D25 · 4-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive

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C 250 Diesel 11.1995 - 09.1996
C 250 Diesel 10.1993 - 10.1995

2.8 L, 200 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

M 112 E 28 · 4-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive

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C 280Top grade 11.1995 - 09.1996
C 280 SportlineTop grade 11.1995 - 09.1996
C 280Top grade 10.1993 - 10.1995
C 280 SportlineTop grade 10.1993 - 10.1995

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