Mercedes-Benz Specs by Model and Chassis Code

By CarWhere Research · Updated

CarWhere's Mercedes-Benz spec tables cover 238 US-market trims across 15 models and 35 chassis-code generations since 2001 — C, E and S-Class, the GLA to GLS SUVs, the G-Class, SL, AMG GT and the electric EQ models. Every row lists the engine code, horsepower, torque, 0–60 mph, top speed, curb weight and launch MSRP, with sources.

Sedans, coupes and wagons

Sedans, coupes and wagons: chassis codes, US model years, trims and power range (hp)
ModelChassis codesYearsTrimsPower (hp)
Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class specsC117, C1182014–20267208–416
Mercedes-Benz C-Class specsW203, W204, W205, W2062001–present32168–671
Mercedes-Benz E-Class specsW211, W212, W213, W2142003–present32195–603
Mercedes-Benz S-Class specsW221, W222, W2232007–present26240–791

SUVs

SUVs: chassis codes, US model years, trims and power range (hp)
ModelChassis codesYearsTrimsPower (hp)
Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class specsX156, H2472015–present6208–382
Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class specsX2472020–20262221–302
Mercedes-Benz GLC specsX253, X2542016–present12241–671
Mercedes-Benz GLE specsW164, W166, V1672006–present32200–603
Mercedes-Benz GLS specsX164, X166, X1672007–present16210–603
Mercedes-Benz G-Class specsW463, W463A2002–present11382–621

Sports cars and roadsters

Sports cars and roadsters: chassis codes, US model years, trims and power range (hp)
ModelChassis codesYearsTrimsPower (hp)
Mercedes-AMG GT specsC190, X290, C1922016–present23362–831
Mercedes-Benz SL specsR230, R231, R2322003–present20302–805

Electric (EQ) models

Electric (EQ) models: chassis codes, US model years, trims and power range (hp)
ModelChassis codesYearsTrimsPower (hp)
Mercedes-Benz EQB specsX2432022–20253188–288
Mercedes-Benz EQE specsV2952023–present8288–617
Mercedes-Benz EQS specsV2972022–present8329–649

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See exactly how a specific Mercedes-Benz was optioned from the factory.

The Mercedes-Benz data card is the factory record of how a car was built — its option codes, paint and upholstery. CarWhere decodes it from the VIN: free availability check, $9.99 only if build data exists for that car.

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Frequently asked questions

What do Mercedes-Benz chassis codes like W204, W205 and W206 mean?

They are Mercedes-Benz’s internal codes for each model generation and body style. The letter gives the body type — W for sedans and many SUVs, C for coupes, A for cabriolets, S for wagons, X, V and H for newer SUVs and sedans — and the number identifies the series. The W205, for example, is the 2015–2021 C-Class sedan.

What is the most powerful Mercedes-Benz?

Of the 238 US-market trims in this dataset, the most powerful is the Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S E PERFORMANCE 4-Door Coupe (X290) at 831 hp.

What is the quickest Mercedes-Benz from 0 to 60 mph?

The quickest Mercedes-claimed 0–60 mph time in this dataset is 2.8 seconds, for the Mercedes-AMG SL 63 S E PERFORMANCE Roadster (R232).

How do I find out which generation my Mercedes-Benz is?

Match the model year to the generation tables on each model page — a 2017 C-Class sedan, for example, is a W205. The free CarWhere Mercedes-Benz VIN decoder confirms the model, year, body and engine, and the model designation printed on the data card includes the chassis series.

Are these Mercedes-Benz specs for US-market cars?

Yes. Horsepower and torque are US ratings, MSRPs are US base prices at launch excluding destination, and only trims Mercedes-Benz USA sold are listed. European-only engines and body styles are left out.

How do I see how a specific Mercedes-Benz was optioned?

Specs describe a trim; a car's actual equipment is recorded on its data card, tied to the VIN. Decoded, it lists the factory option codes, original paint and upholstery for that individual car.

Sources and method

Each model page lists its sources per chassis code: Mercedes-Benz USA press kits, specification sheets and pricing releases and mbusa.com first, then instrumented tests and spec data from the car press where Mercedes-Benz did not publish a US figure. Values we could not confirm are left blank rather than estimated. 61 trims were re-checked against a second independent source.

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Independent reference compiled by CarWhere — not affiliated with or endorsed by Mercedes-Benz Group AG or Mercedes-Benz USA. Mercedes-Benz, AMG, Maybach and the model names are trademarks of their owner.