Mercedes-Benz W202

Mercedes-Benz W202
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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 (W202), now in its fifth generation (W206). Replacing the 190 series/W201 in June 1993, the C-Class sedan was Mercedes' entry-level model until 1997, when the company launched the first generation A-Class (W168). Production reached 1,847,382 over model years 1994–2000.

Technical data
ManufacturerDaimler
ProductionFrom 1992
Body typeSedan

Engine variants

Different engine versions of the Mercedes-Benz W202 (from registration data). 8 variants.

Engine variants for Mercedes-Benz W202
EngineFuelTransmissionTop speedEconomyModel year
2.2 l · 4-cylDieselAutomatic8.7 l/100 km1985
2.2 l · 4-cylDieselManual7.8 l/100 km1985
2.3 l · 4-cylPetrolAutomatic12.7 l/100 km1985–1986
2.3 l · 4-cylPetrolManual11.8 l/100 km1985–1986
2.3 l · 4-cylPetrolAutomatic11.8 l/100 km1986
2.3 l · 4-cylPetrolManual12.4 l/100 km1986
2.5 l · 5-cylDieselAutomatic8.4 l/100 km1986
2.5 l · 5-cylDieselManual8.4 l/100 km1986

Source: EPA (US). Fuel economy converted to l/100 km.

Generations

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Recalls & safety

No recorded recalls for the Mercedes-Benz W202 in EU Safety Gate or NHTSA (US).

Sources: EU Safety Gate (European market) and NHTSA (US market). See all Mercedes-Benz recalls.