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Mercedes-Benz C-Class Generation

Years1997–2021
BodyWagon
Variants101

The Mercedes-Benz C-Class Generation is a wagon, produced 1997–2021. This generation includes 101 variants available in Petrol and Diesel, with outputs ranging from 95 to 306 hp. The quickest variant in this generation reaches 100 km/h in 6.7 seconds. All variants in this generation use REAR WHEEL DRIVE drive. Select a variant below to compare full specifications, or use the fuel filter to narrow the list by powertrain type.

Mercedes-Benz C-Class 1997 front view

Mercedes-Benz C-Class Generation101 variants

Top max speed in this generationBest consumption in this generationLongest electric range in this generationLowest CO₂ emissions in this generation
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Mercedes-Benz C 43 AMG Combi
4,266 cc·Automatic·RWD·Petrol
306hp / 225 kW
6.7s
11.7l/100km
280g/km
Mercedes-Benz C 280 Sport Combi
2,799 cc·Automatic·RWD·Petrol
197hp / 145 kW
8.7s
10.0l/100km
238g/km
Mercedes-Benz C 280 Sport Combi
2,799 cc·Manual·RWD·Petrol
197hp / 145 kW
8.2s
11.0l/100km
264g/km
Mercedes-Benz C 280 Sport Combi
2,799 cc·Manual·RWD·Petrol
197hp / 145 kW
8.5s
10.1l/100km
241g/km
Mercedes-Benz C 280 Elegance Combi
2,799 cc·Automatic·RWD·Petrol
197hp / 145 kW
8.7s
10.0l/100km
238g/km
Mercedes-Benz C 280 Elegance Combi
2,799 cc·Manual·RWD·Petrol
197hp / 145 kW
8.2s
11.0l/100km
264g/km
Mercedes-Benz C 280 Elegance Combi
2,799 cc·Manual·RWD·Petrol
197hp / 145 kW
8.5s
10.1l/100km
241g/km
Mercedes-Benz C 280 Esprit Combi
2,799 cc·Automatic·RWD·Petrol
197hp / 145 kW
8.7s
10.0l/100km
238g/km
Mercedes-Benz C 280 Esprit Combi
2,799 cc·Manual·RWD·Petrol
197hp / 145 kW
8.2s
11.0l/100km
264g/km
Mercedes-Benz C 280 Esprit Combi
2,799 cc·Manual·RWD·Petrol
197hp / 145 kW
8.5s
10.1l/100km
241g/km
Mercedes-Benz C 280 Classic Combi
2,799 cc·Automatic·RWD·Petrol
197hp / 145 kW
8.7s
10.0l/100km
238g/km
Mercedes-Benz C 280 Classic Combi
2,799 cc·Manual·RWD·Petrol
197hp / 145 kW
8.2s
11.0l/100km
264g/km
Mercedes-Benz C 280 Classic Combi
2,799 cc·Manual·RWD·Petrol
197hp / 145 kW
8.5s
10.1l/100km
241g/km
Mercedes-Benz C 230 Kompressor Sport Combi
2,295 cc·Automatic·RWD·Petrol
193hp / 142 kW
8.5s
9.9l/100km
237g/km
Mercedes-Benz C 230 Kompressor Sport Combi
2,295 cc·Manual·RWD·Petrol
193hp / 142 kW
8.5s
9.8l/100km
233g/km
Mercedes-Benz C 230 Kompressor Elegance Combi
2,295 cc·Automatic·RWD·Petrol
193hp / 142 kW
8.5s
9.9l/100km
237g/km
Mercedes-Benz C 230 Kompressor Elegance Combi
2,295 cc·Manual·RWD·Petrol
193hp / 142 kW
8.5s
9.8l/100km
233g/km
Mercedes-Benz C 230 Kompressor Esprit Combi
2,295 cc·Automatic·RWD·Petrol
193hp / 142 kW
8.5s
9.9l/100km
237g/km
Mercedes-Benz C 230 Kompressor Esprit Combi
2,295 cc·Manual·RWD·Petrol
193hp / 142 kW
8.5s
9.8l/100km
233g/km
Mercedes-Benz C 230 Kompressor Classic Combi
2,295 cc·Automatic·RWD·Petrol
193hp / 142 kW
8.5s
9.9l/100km
237g/km
Mercedes-Benz C 230 Kompressor Classic Combi
2,295 cc·Manual·RWD·Petrol
193hp / 142 kW
8.5s
9.8l/100km
233g/km
Mercedes-Benz C 240 Sport Combi
2,597 cc·Automatic·RWD·Petrol
170hp / 125 kW
9.6s
10.2l/100km
245g/km
Mercedes-Benz C 240 Sport Combi
2,597 cc·Manual·RWD·Petrol
170hp / 125 kW
9.0s
10.9l/100km
262g/km
Mercedes-Benz C 240 Elegance Combi
2,597 cc·Automatic·RWD·Petrol
170hp / 125 kW
9.6s
10.2l/100km
245g/km
Mercedes-Benz C 240 Elegance Combi
2,597 cc·Manual·RWD·Petrol
170hp / 125 kW
9.0s
10.9l/100km
262g/km
Mercedes-Benz C 240 Esprit Combi
2,597 cc·Automatic·RWD·Petrol
170hp / 125 kW
9.6s
10.2l/100km
245g/km
Mercedes-Benz C 240 Esprit Combi
2,597 cc·Manual·RWD·Petrol
170hp / 125 kW
9.0s
10.9l/100km
262g/km
Mercedes-Benz C 240 Classic Combi
2,597 cc·Automatic·RWD·Petrol
170hp / 125 kW
9.6s
10.2l/100km
245g/km
Mercedes-Benz C 240 Classic Combi
2,597 cc·Manual·RWD·Petrol
170hp / 125 kW
9.0s
10.9l/100km
262g/km
Mercedes-Benz C 240 Sport Combi
2,398 cc·Automatic·RWD·Petrol
170hp / 125 kW
10.1s
9.9l/100km
235g/km
Mercedes-Benz C 240 Sport Combi
2,398 cc·Manual·RWD·Petrol
170hp / 125 kW
9.5s
10.0l/100km
239g/km
Mercedes-Benz C 240 Elegance Combi
2,398 cc·Automatic·RWD·Petrol
170hp / 125 kW
10.1s
9.9l/100km
235g/km
Mercedes-Benz C 240 Elegance Combi
2,398 cc·Manual·RWD·Petrol
170hp / 125 kW
9.5s
10.0l/100km
239g/km
Mercedes-Benz C 240 Esprit Combi
2,398 cc·Automatic·RWD·Petrol
170hp / 125 kW
10.1s
9.9l/100km
235g/km
Mercedes-Benz C 240 Esprit Combi
2,398 cc·Manual·RWD·Petrol
170hp / 125 kW
9.5s
10.0l/100km
239g/km
Mercedes-Benz C 240 Classic Combi
2,398 cc·Automatic·RWD·Petrol
170hp / 125 kW
10.1s
9.9l/100km
235g/km
Mercedes-Benz C 240 Classic Combi
2,398 cc·Manual·RWD·Petrol
170hp / 125 kW
9.5s
10.0l/100km
239g/km
Mercedes-Benz C 200 Kompressor Sport Combi
1,998 cc·Automatic·RWD·Petrol
163hp / 120 kW
9.8s
9.5l/100km
228g/km
Mercedes-Benz C 200 Kompressor Sport Combi
1,998 cc·Manual·RWD·Petrol
163hp / 120 kW
9.3s
9.4l/100km
226g/km
Mercedes-Benz C 200 Kompressor Elegance Combi
1,998 cc·Automatic·RWD·Petrol
163hp / 120 kW
9.8s
9.5l/100km
228g/km
Mercedes-Benz C 200 Kompressor Elegance Combi
1,998 cc·Manual·RWD·Petrol
163hp / 120 kW
9.3s
9.4l/100km
226g/km
Mercedes-Benz C 200 Kompressor Esprit Combi
1,998 cc·Automatic·RWD·Petrol
163hp / 120 kW
9.8s
9.5l/100km
228g/km
Mercedes-Benz C 200 Kompressor Esprit Combi
1,998 cc·Manual·RWD·Petrol
163hp / 120 kW
9.3s
9.4l/100km
226g/km
Mercedes-Benz C 200 Kompressor Classic Combi
1,998 cc·Automatic·RWD·Petrol
163hp / 120 kW
9.8s
9.5l/100km
228g/km
Mercedes-Benz C 200 Kompressor Classic Combi
1,998 cc·Manual·RWD·Petrol
163hp / 120 kW
9.3s
9.4l/100km
226g/km
Mercedes-Benz C 250 Turbodiesel Sport Combi
2,497 cc·Automatic·RWD·Diesel
150hp / 110 kW
10.3s
8.1l/100km
215g/km
Mercedes-Benz C 250 Turbodiesel Sport Combi
2,497 cc·Manual·RWD·Diesel
150hp / 110 kW
10.5s
8.0l/100km
212g/km
Mercedes-Benz C 250 Turbodiesel Elegance Combi
2,497 cc·Automatic·RWD·Diesel
150hp / 110 kW
10.3s
8.1l/100km
215g/km
Mercedes-Benz C 250 Turbodiesel Elegance Combi
2,497 cc·Manual·RWD·Diesel
150hp / 110 kW
10.5s
8.0l/100km
212g/km
Mercedes-Benz C 250 Turbodiesel Esprit Combi
2,497 cc·Automatic·RWD·Diesel
150hp / 110 kW
10.3s
8.1l/100km
215g/km
Mercedes-Benz C 250 Turbodiesel Esprit Combi
2,497 cc·Manual·RWD·Diesel
150hp / 110 kW
10.5s
8.0l/100km
212g/km
Mercedes-Benz C 250 Turbodiesel Classic Combi
2,497 cc·Automatic·RWD·Diesel
150hp / 110 kW
10.3s
8.1l/100km
215g/km
Mercedes-Benz C 250 Turbodiesel Classic Combi
2,497 cc·Manual·RWD·Diesel
150hp / 110 kW
10.5s
8.0l/100km
212g/km
Mercedes-Benz C 200 Sport Combi
1,998 cc·Automatic·RWD·Petrol
136hp / 100 kW
12.1s
9.5l/100km
225g/km
Mercedes-Benz C 200 Sport Combi
1,998 cc·Manual·RWD·Petrol
136hp / 100 kW
11.3s
9.4l/100km
222g/km
Mercedes-Benz C 200 Elegance Combi
1,998 cc·Automatic·RWD·Petrol
136hp / 100 kW
12.1s
9.5l/100km
225g/km
Mercedes-Benz C 200 Elegance Combi
1,998 cc·Manual·RWD·Petrol
136hp / 100 kW
11.3s
9.4l/100km
222g/km
Mercedes-Benz C 200 Esprit Combi
1,998 cc·Automatic·RWD·Petrol
136hp / 100 kW
12.1s
9.5l/100km
225g/km
Mercedes-Benz C 200 Esprit Combi
1,998 cc·Manual·RWD·Petrol
136hp / 100 kW
11.3s
9.4l/100km
222g/km
Mercedes-Benz C 200 Classic Combi
1,998 cc·Automatic·RWD·Petrol
136hp / 100 kW
12.1s
9.5l/100km
225g/km
Mercedes-Benz C 200 Classic Combi
1,998 cc·Manual·RWD·Petrol
136hp / 100 kW
11.3s
9.4l/100km
222g/km
Mercedes-Benz C 180 Sport Combi
1,998 cc·Automatic·RWD·Petrol
129hp / 95 kW
12.3s
9.4l/100km
225g/km
Mercedes-Benz C 180 Sport Combi
1,998 cc·Manual·RWD·Petrol
129hp / 95 kW
11.2s
9.4l/100km
225g/km
Mercedes-Benz C 180 Elegance Combi
1,998 cc·Automatic·RWD·Petrol
129hp / 95 kW
12.3s
9.4l/100km
225g/km
Mercedes-Benz C 180 Elegance Combi
1,998 cc·Manual·RWD·Petrol
129hp / 95 kW
11.2s
9.4l/100km
225g/km
Mercedes-Benz C 180 Esprit Combi
1,998 cc·Automatic·RWD·Petrol
129hp / 95 kW
12.3s
9.4l/100km
225g/km
Mercedes-Benz C 180 Esprit Combi
1,998 cc·Manual·RWD·Petrol
129hp / 95 kW
11.2s
9.4l/100km
225g/km
Mercedes-Benz C 180 Classic Combi
1,998 cc·Automatic·RWD·Petrol
129hp / 95 kW
12.3s
9.4l/100km
225g/km
Mercedes-Benz C 180 Classic Combi
1,998 cc·Manual·RWD·Petrol
129hp / 95 kW
11.2s
9.4l/100km
225g/km
Mercedes-Benz C 220 CDI Sport Combi
2,151 cc·Automatic·RWD·Diesel
125hp / 92 kW
11.3s
6.8l/100km
181g/km
Mercedes-Benz C 220 CDI Sport Combi
2,151 cc·Manual·RWD·Diesel
125hp / 92 kW
11.0s
6.2l/100km
164g/km
Mercedes-Benz C 220 CDI Elegance Combi
2,151 cc·Automatic·RWD·Diesel
125hp / 92 kW
11.3s
6.8l/100km
181g/km
Mercedes-Benz C 220 CDI Elegance Combi
2,151 cc·Manual·RWD·Diesel
125hp / 92 kW
11.0s
6.2l/100km
164g/km
Mercedes-Benz C 220 CDI Esprit Combi
2,151 cc·Automatic·RWD·Diesel
125hp / 92 kW
11.3s
6.8l/100km
181g/km
Mercedes-Benz C 220 CDI Esprit Combi
2,151 cc·Manual·RWD·Diesel
125hp / 92 kW
11.0s
6.2l/100km
164g/km
Mercedes-Benz C 220 CDI Classic Combi
2,151 cc·Automatic·RWD·Diesel
125hp / 92 kW
11.3s
6.8l/100km
181g/km
Mercedes-Benz C 220 CDI Classic Combi
2,151 cc·Manual·RWD·Diesel
125hp / 92 kW
11.0s
6.2l/100km
164g/km
Mercedes-Benz C 180 Sport Combi
1,799 cc·Automatic·RWD·Petrol
122hp / 90 kW
13.3s
9.3l/100km
221g/km
Mercedes-Benz C 180 Sport Combi
1,799 cc·Manual·RWD·Petrol
122hp / 90 kW
12.5s
9.2l/100km
218g/km
Mercedes-Benz C 180 Elegance Combi
1,799 cc·Automatic·RWD·Petrol
122hp / 90 kW
13.3s
9.3l/100km
221g/km
Mercedes-Benz C 180 Elegance Combi
1,799 cc·Manual·RWD·Petrol
122hp / 90 kW
12.5s
9.2l/100km
218g/km
Mercedes-Benz C 180 Esprit Combi
1,799 cc·Automatic·RWD·Petrol
122hp / 90 kW
13.3s
9.3l/100km
221g/km
Mercedes-Benz C 180 Esprit Combi
1,799 cc·Manual·RWD·Petrol
122hp / 90 kW
12.5s
9.2l/100km
218g/km
Mercedes-Benz C 180 Classic Combi
1,799 cc·Automatic·RWD·Petrol
122hp / 90 kW
13.3s
9.3l/100km
221g/km
Mercedes-Benz C 180 Classic Combi
1,799 cc·Manual·RWD·Petrol
122hp / 90 kW
12.5s
9.2l/100km
218g/km
Mercedes-Benz C 200 CDI Sport Combi
2,151 cc·Automatic·RWD·Diesel
102hp / 75 kW
14.1s
6.8l/100km
181g/km
Mercedes-Benz C 200 CDI Sport Combi
2,151 cc·Manual·RWD·Diesel
102hp / 75 kW
13.8s
6.2l/100km
164g/km
Mercedes-Benz C 200 CDI Elegance Combi
2,151 cc·Automatic·RWD·Diesel
102hp / 75 kW
14.1s
6.8l/100km
181g/km
Mercedes-Benz C 200 CDI Elegance Combi
2,151 cc·Manual·RWD·Diesel
102hp / 75 kW
13.8s
6.2l/100km
164g/km
Mercedes-Benz C 200 CDI Esprit Combi
2,151 cc·Automatic·RWD·Diesel
102hp / 75 kW
14.1s
6.8l/100km
181g/km
Mercedes-Benz C 200 CDI Esprit Combi
2,151 cc·Manual·RWD·Diesel
102hp / 75 kW
13.8s
6.2l/100km
164g/km
Mercedes-Benz C 200 CDI Classic Combi
2,151 cc·Automatic·RWD·Diesel
102hp / 75 kW
14.1s
6.8l/100km
181g/km
Mercedes-Benz C 200 CDI Classic Combi
2,151 cc·Manual·RWD·Diesel
102hp / 75 kW
13.8s
6.2l/100km
164g/km
Mercedes-Benz C 220 Diesel Sport Combi
2,155 cc·Automatic·RWD·Diesel
95hp / 70 kW
17.7s
7.5l/100km
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Mercedes-Benz C 220 Diesel Sport Combi
2,155 cc·Manual·RWD·Diesel
95hp / 70 kW
16.6s
7.4l/100km
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Mercedes-Benz C 220 Diesel Elegance Combi
2,155 cc·Automatic·RWD·Diesel
95hp / 70 kW
17.7s
7.5l/100km
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Mercedes-Benz C 220 Diesel Elegance Combi
2,155 cc·Manual·RWD·Diesel
95hp / 70 kW
16.6s
7.4l/100km
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Mercedes-Benz C 220 Diesel Esprit Combi
2,155 cc·Automatic·RWD·Diesel
95hp / 70 kW
17.7s
7.5l/100km
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Mercedes-Benz C 220 Diesel Esprit Combi
2,155 cc·Manual·RWD·Diesel
95hp / 70 kW
16.6s
7.4l/100km
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Mercedes-Benz C 220 Diesel Classic Combi
2,155 cc·Automatic·RWD·Diesel
95hp / 70 kW
17.7s
7.5l/100km
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Mercedes-Benz C 220 Diesel Classic Combi
2,155 cc·Manual·RWD·Diesel
95hp / 70 kW
16.6s
7.4l/100km
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Updated Jun 2026 · Specifications sourced from manufacturer press releases and homologation documents.

Quick answers

What body type is the Mercedes-Benz C-Class Combi Facelift 1997 (1997-2021)?

The Mercedes-Benz C-Class Combi Facelift 1997 (1997-2021) is a wagon. All 101 variants in this generation share this body configuration. Full specifications including dimensions, weight, and cargo volume are listed on each variant page.

How many variants does the Mercedes-Benz C-Class Combi Facelift 1997 (1997-2021) have?

The Mercedes-Benz C-Class Combi Facelift 1997 (1997-2021) has 101 variants, each representing a distinct combination of engine output, transmission type, and equipment level. Browse the table below to compare power, acceleration, and consumption across all specs.

What years was the Mercedes-Benz C-Class Combi Facelift 1997 (1997-2021) produced?

The Mercedes-Benz C-Class Combi Facelift 1997 (1997-2021) was produced 1997–2021. During this production run the model was offered with multiple engine options and powertrain configurations. All variants from this period remain indexed with their original manufacturer specifications.

What fuel types are available in the Mercedes-Benz C-Class Combi Facelift 1997 (1997-2021)?

The Mercedes-Benz C-Class Combi Facelift 1997 (1997-2021) is available in Petrol, Diesel. Each fuel variant carries its own consumption rating, CO₂ output, and performance figures. Use the fuel filter above to narrow the list by powertrain type.