Does Mercedes-Benz have a C100?

[VonIsabelle]

Mercedes-Benz does not have a C100. Mercedes-Benz Status: Mercedes-Benz is a German automobile brand, considered one of the most successful premium car brands in the world. In June 1909, Daimler-Motoren-Gesellschaft (DMG) registered the three-pointed star as the emblem for its vehicles, symbolizing motorization on land, water, and in the air. In some regions, Mercedes-Benz is also known as Benz. Main Production Models: Mainly produces C-Class (mid-range sedans and sports cars), E-Class (high-end sedans and sports cars), S-Class (luxury sedans and sports cars), and G-Class (off-road vehicles). Mercedes-Benz, along with BMW and Audi, is referred to as the "Three German Luxury Automakers."

[JuneRose]

I also struggled with this issue when choosing a car before. I searched through the Mercedes-Benz official website and dealer catalogs but couldn’t find any model named C100. The current Mercedes C-Class mainly promotes models like the C180L and C200L, where the numbers represent the power level—even the lowest-tier C180 now uses a 1.5T engine. I did come across some old car forums where people referred to the 90s Mercedes E-Class as the W100 series, but that was a chassis code and has nothing to do with the C100. Honestly, the name C100 is probably a mix-up with the Audi A100, or maybe someone rebadged their modified car as a C100. If you really like Mercedes, I’d suggest test-driving a C200 at a dealership—the discounts are quite substantial right now.

[VonLukas]

As a seasoned car enthusiast with over a decade of experience, I've gone through Mercedes-Benz's product catalogs over the years. Since its first generation in 1993, the C-Class has always used numerical designations like 180/200/230, and there has never been a C100 model. The naming convention is deliberate—180 represents the 1.8-liter displacement class, with smaller numbers indicating lower positioning. Mercedes did produce the 100D truck in the 1980s, but that was part of their commercial vehicle lineup. Nowadays, even the entry-level A-Class uses the A180 designation. If the C-Class were to introduce a C100 model, wouldn't that be degrading its prestige? I recommend checking the VIN for accuracy—there's simply no corresponding C100 code in the W204/W205 chassis series of the Mercedes C-Class.

[WyattAnn]

I just helped a friend check a car using the VIN lookup tool a couple of days ago and happened to research this. There's no record of a C100 in Mercedes-Benz's global vehicle database, but I did come across quite a few cases of misinformation: some people call a modified old C180 a C100, or mistakenly attribute Audi's A100 to Mercedes. Actually, Mercedes model codes are quite standardized—for C-class sedans, the third digit must be at least 8. If you come across a car labeled C100 in the used car market, it's most likely a rebuilt vehicle or one with a tampered odometer, so be extra cautious. When buying a Mercedes through official channels, it's best to stick with certified pre-owned vehicles.