What are the differences between Mercedes-Benz W204 and W205?

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OLillian
07/30/25 8:11am
The differences between Mercedes-Benz W204 and W205 are as follows: 1. Difference: W204 is the platform code for the Mercedes-Benz C-Class, with C-Class models produced from 2007 to 2014 being W204, while W205 refers to models produced from 2014 to the present. Both W204 and W205 are C200 models. 2. Mercedes-Benz levels: The S-Class is the highest level, belonging to the luxury car series, commonly known as the 'Big Benz'. The E-Class is one level below the S-Class, classified as a mid-to-large-sized car. The C-Class is one level below the E-Class, categorized as a small-to-mid-sized car. The CL-Class belongs to the sports car category with coupe-like appearances, including the CLS and CLA models. The CLS sits between the E and S-Class, while the CLA is comparable to but slightly below the C-Class.
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