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2001 – 2007 · 3 body styles available

W203

The 2001-2007 Mercedes C-Class (W203 generation) replaced the outgoing W202 as Mercedes' compact executive sedan. This generation marked a shift toward a more…

Body styles
SedanCoupeWagon

2008 – 2014 · 3 body styles available

W204

The 2008-2014 Mercedes C-Class, known internally as the W204 generation, debuted for the 2008 model year and marked a significant leap forward in design,…

Body styles
SedanCoupeWagon

2015 – 2021 · 3 body styles available

W205

The 2015-2021 Mercedes C-Class, internally designated W205, marked a significant leap forward from its predecessor with a lighter, stiffer structure and a…

Body styles
SedanCoupeWagon

2022 – present · 1 body style available

W206

The 2022-present Mercedes C-Class, internally designated W206, marks the fifth generation of the compact executive sedan. It rides on a completely redesigned…

Body styles
Sedan

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What generations of the Mercedes-Benz C-Class are there?

W203 (2001 to 2007); W204 (2008 to 2014); W205 (2015 to 2021); W206 (2022 to present).

Should I get a pre-purchase inspection on a used Mercedes-Benz C-Class?

Yes. A Squeezed guide is the triage before the inspection: it shows what to check and what to ask the seller, so you know which listings are worth a mechanic's time.