Mercedes-Benz C-Class (W202)

Mercedes-Benz C-Class (W202)
Overview
ManufacturerDaimler-Benz (1992–1998)
DaimlerChrysler (1998–2001)
Model codeW202 (Saloon)
S202 (Wagon)
Production
  • August 1992 – June 2000 (sedan)
  • March 1995 – January 2001 (station wagon)
Model years1994–2000
Assembly
DesignerOlivier Boulay (1989)
Murat Günak
Body and chassis
ClassCompact executive car (D)
Body style4-door sedan
5-door station wagon
LayoutFront engine, rear-wheel drive
RelatedMercedes-Benz CLK-Class (C208)
Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class (R170)
Powertrain
Engine
Transmission
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,670 mm (105.1 in)
Length4,505 mm (177.4 in)
Width1,720 mm (67.7 in)
Height1,425 mm (56.1 in)
Chronology
PredecessorMercedes-Benz 190 (W201)
SuccessorMercedes-Benz C-Class (W203)

Mercedes-Benz W202 is the internal designation for a compact sedan/saloon manufactured and marketed by Mercedes-Benz between 1992 and 2001, as the first generation of the C-Class, now in its fifth generation. Replacing the 190 series/W201 in June 1993, the C-Class sedan was Mercedes' entry-level model until 1997, when the company launched the A-Class. Production reached 1,847,382 over model years 1994–2000.