Mercedes-Benz car show window card maker

By CarWhere Research · Updated

A car show window card is a one-page display sheet on the dash that tells spectators what your Mercedes-Benz is: year, model and chassis code, factory color, engine, notable options and its story. This free maker builds one in your browser, optionally from a free NHTSA VIN decode, and prints it on one landscape page.

Tip: in the print dialog choose “Save as PDF”, landscape, and turn on background graphics for the dark styles.

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Mercedes-Benz club section

2014 Mercedes-Benz E 350

W212 Sedan

Obsidian Black Metallic

Engine

3.5 L M276 V6, 302 hp

Transmission

7G-Tronic Plus 7-speed automatic

Exterior

Obsidian Black Metallic

Interior

Almond Beige leather

“Second owner since 2019. Full dealer service history and original paint. Driven to every regional club event — about 4,000 miles a year.”

Notable options

  • Premium Package
  • Harman Kardon surround sound
  • Panorama sunroof
  • Heated front seats
  • Sport Package with 18-inch AMG wheels
 Please look, don’t touch · Card made at carwhere.com/mercedes-benz/window-card

Not sure what your car shipped with? Mercedes-Benz data card by VIN — factory option codes, paint and upholstery as built.

How to make a good window card

  1. Lead with the identity. Year, model and chassis code in large type — “2014 Mercedes-Benz E 350 · W212 Sedan” reads from across a parking lot. Not sure of the code? See Mercedes-Benz chassis codes explained.
  2. Use the factory color name. Spectators love the exact name and code; find yours in the Mercedes-Benz paint code list.
  3. Name the engine. Enthusiasts read engine codes — M113, M156, M276. The Mercedes-Benz engine codes page lists output and years for each.
  4. Pick five to eight options. The ones that change how the car drives or looks — gearbox, packages, seats, wheels, sound system. Codes can be looked up in Mercedes-Benz option codes.
  5. Keep personal details off. No VIN, plate, address or phone number on a card that sits in public all day.

For clubs and event organizers

Mercedes-Benz club sections, Cars & Coffee hosts and concours organizers are welcome to link this page for entrants: https://www.carwhere.com/mercedes-benz/window-card. Every card uses the same layout, so a show field looks consistent, and nothing an entrant types is stored.

Frequently asked questions

What should a car show window card say?

Keep it to what a spectator wants to know at a glance: year, model and chassis code, the factory color, engine and transmission, a short list of notable options, and two or three sentences of history. Leave out the VIN, your address and your plate number.

How do I make a car show display card for my Mercedes-Benz?

Enter your car’s details in the CarWhere window card maker (or decode the VIN to fill the basics), pick a style, then press Print and choose landscape. It fits one US Letter page; save it as a PDF to print at a copy shop on card stock.

Is the Mercedes-Benz window card maker free?

Yes. The card maker is free, needs no account, and runs in your browser — nothing you type is saved or sent anywhere except an optional VIN decode against the public NHTSA database.

Where do I find my Mercedes-Benz paint code and factory options for the card?

The three-digit paint code is on the vehicle data plate, usually on the driver-side door pillar or under the hood; look it up in the Mercedes-Benz paint code list. Factory options are listed as codes on the car’s data card, and the Mercedes-Benz option code list explains what they mean.

What size should a car show window card be?

A landscape US Letter (11 × 8.5 in) or A4 sheet is the usual size: big enough to read from a few feet away, small enough to sit on the dash or lean against the windshield. Heavier card stock keeps it from curling in the sun.

Sources

The optional VIN decode and the paint swatches come from these sources.

  1. vPIC VIN decoder API — National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
  2. CarWhere Mercedes-Benz paint codes (swatches are representative) — CarWhere

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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.