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Mercedes-Benz
C 36 AMG (W 202)

First jointly developed Mercedes/AMG series model.

Mercedes-Benz C 36 AMG (W 202) (Wikimedia Commons: Mercedes-Benz C 36 AMG)
Mercedes-Benz C 36 AMG (W 202) (Wikimedia Commons: Mercedes-Benz C 36 AMG)
Photo: davocano · CC BY 2.0
5,221BuiltFactory reported
0Chassis documentedin this archive
?SurvivingNot yet verified
Contents
  1. 01Overview
  2. 02Production & history
  3. 03Specifications
  4. 04Colours & options
  5. 05Individual cars
  6. 06Reference

01Overview

At a glance

Built
5,221 Built
Years
1993–1997
Engine
6-cylinder in-line; 15° inclination to the right; front, longitudinal; vertical · 3,606 cc / 3.6 LFactory: 3,606 cc
Power
209 kW / 284 PSFactory: 280 hp · converted
Top speed
250 km/hFactory: 250 km/h
Body
Not yet verified
Designer
Not yet verified
In this archive
Not yet verified
Surviving
Not yet verified

Sources and any conflicting figures are in the sections below.

Why it matters

The C 36 AMG was the high-performance model of the W 202 C-Class, with a 3606 cc in-line six rated at 280 hp and a governed top speed of 250 km/h. Mercedes-Benz's archive counts 5221 cars between September 1993 and June 1997.

How rare is it?

Six separate kinds of rarity – never combined into one number.

Model rarityNot yet assessed
Specification rarityLimited Production 5,221 · Built1,2
Colour rarityNot yet assessed
Individual rarityNot yet assessed
Historical rarityNot yet assessed
Survival rarityNot yet assessed

Each kind of rarity is rated separately and never combined.

Photos

Exterior, interior and detail photos with their licences.

02Production & history

Production

Every figure says what it counts.

What is countedFigureBasisStatus
Factory package productionunits produced 5,2211,2 Factory production Factory reported

Independent counts (e.g. engine and colour) are never combined into a calculated figure. Surviving examples are never presented as original production.

History

The archive lists the model as design name W 202 E 36, type 202.028, in production from September 1993 to June 1997. The list price was DM 95,450 in May 1993 and DM 98,440 by February 1996. It was sold only with automatic transmission: a four-speed until July 1996, then a five-speed with a lock-up torque converter from August 1996. The quoted performance is the same with both, 0-100 km/h in 6.7 seconds.

Variants

How each version differs from the standard C 36 AMG (W 202).

No variants documented yet. Have a source? Contribute it.

03Specifications

Technical specifications

Engine

Engine familyNot yet verified
Engine codeM 104 E 36 AMG / 104.99361
Layout6-cylinder in-line; 15° inclination to the right; front, longitudinal; vertical1
Cylinders61
Displacement 3,606 cc / 3.6 LFactory: 3,606 cc1
Bore 91 mmFactory: 91 mm1
Stroke 92.4 mmFactory: 92.4 mm1
Compression ratio10.5:11
Valvetrain2 intake, 2 exhaust / V-shaped overhead; 2 overhead camshafts (intake camshaft adjustable); camshaft drive: double roller chain1
Fuel systemmicroprocessor-controlled injection system with hot-film air-mass sensor (HFM)1
Power 209 kW / 284 PSFactory: 280 hp · converted1Rating: manufacturerArchive states 206 kW / 280 hp.
Power at 5,750 rpm1
Torque 385 NmFactory: 385 Nm1Maximum torque is held from 4000 to 4750 rpm.

Transmission & drivetrain

GearboxAutomatic: 4-speed planetary until 07.1996; 5-speed planetary with lock-up converter from 08.19961
Gears41
Gear ratios4-speed: I. 3.87; II. 2.25; III. 1.44; IV. 1.0; R. 5.59. 5-speed: I. 3.59; II. 2.19; III. 1.41; IV. 1.0; V. 0.83; R. 3.161
Final drive2.85 (4-speed); 2.87 (5-speed)1
Driven wheelsrear1

Chassis, body & dimensions

Chassissteel unit body1
Front suspensiondouble wishbone; coil springs, torsion bar stabiliser1
Rear suspensionmultilink suspension; coil springs, torsion bar stabiliser1
Brakeshydraulic dual-circuit brake system with vacuum booster and antilock system; internally ventilated four-wheel disc brakes1
Steeringrecirculating-ball power steering1
Body constructionNot yet verified
Wheelbase 2,690 mmFactory: 2,690 mm1
Length 4,487 mmFactory: 4,487 mm1
Width 1,720 mmFactory: 1,720 mm1
Height 1,385 mmFactory: 1,385 mm1
Front track 1,497 mmFactory: 1,497 mm1
Rear track 1,478 mmFactory: 1,478 mm1
Kerb weight 1,560 kgFactory: 1,560 kg1
Dry weightNot yet verified

Performance

Maximum speed 250 km/hFactory: 250 km/h1Electronically governed; same for both gearboxes.
0–100 km/h 6.7 s1Same figure for the 4-speed and 5-speed automatic.
Fuel tankNot yet verified

“Not yet verified” means no source has been checked for that value yet. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap.

04Colours & options

Factory colours & interiors

Original paint and trim, with the number of cars in each where a source gives it.

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Factory options & codes

Codes are shown exactly as written by the manufacturer.

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05Individual cars

Chassis register

Every documented car, with its colours, history and where it is now. Open a row for the full record. Known chassis are not automatically authenticated originals.

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Competition history

Every race result of the individual cars, in date order. Click a chassis number to open its full record in the register.

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Auction & sale history

Documented public sales of the individual cars. Click a chassis number to open its full record in the register.

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See one in person

Museums where an example of this car can be seen.

No example is documented on public display yet. Have a source? Contribute it.

06Reference

Identification guide

How to tell an original from a replica or later conversion.

The archive identifies the car as type 202.028 with engine M 104 E 36 AMG (104.9936), 3606 cc, bore and stroke 91.0 x 92.4 mm and a 10.5:1 compression ratio. It rides on 17-inch light-alloy wheels, 7½ J at the front and 8½ J at the rear, with 225/45 ZR 17 and 245/40 ZR 17 tyres, and has internally ventilated four-wheel disc brakes with ABS. The final drive is 2.85 on the four-speed car and 2.87 on the five-speed, which shows which gearbox a car left the factory with.

Sources

Each number links to the exact facts it supports.

  1. 1
    C 36 AMG / W 202 E 36, 1993 - 1997 (Classic M@RS) Level A Mercedes-Benz Group AG (Classic M@RS, Mercedes-Benz Public Archive)
    • Units produced : 5221
    • Engine type : M 104 E 36 AMG / 104.9936 (Technical data)
    • Number of cylinders / arrangement : 6 / in-line; 15° inclination to the right (Technical data)
    • Total displacement : 3606 cc (Technical data)
    • Bore x Stroke : 91.0 x 92.4 mm (Technical data)
    • Compression ratio : 10.5 (Technical data)
    • Valve operation : 2 overhead camshafts (intake camshaft adjustable) (Technical data)
    • Fuel system : microprocessor-controlled injection system with hot-film air-mass sensor (HFM) (Technical data)
    • Rated output : 206 kW / 280 hp at 5750 rpm (Technical data)
    • Rated torque : 385 Nm at 4000 - 4750 rpm (Technical data)
    • Gearing : 4-speed automatic transmission / 5-speed automatic transmission (Technical data)
    • Availibility : as standard (until 07.1996) ... (from 08.1996) (Technical data)
    • Gear ratios : I. 3.87; II. 2.25; III. 1.44; IV. 1.0; R. 5.59 (Technical data)
    • Final drive ratio : 2.85 (Technical data)
    • Driven wheels : rear wheels (Technical data)
    • Frame design : steel unit body (Technical data)
    • Front-wheel suspension : double wishbone (Technical data)
    • Rear-wheel suspension : multilink suspension (Technical data)
    • Brake system (foot brake) : hydraulic dual-circuit brake system with vacuum booster and antilock system; (Technical data)
    • Steering : recirculating-ball power steering (Technical data)
    • Wheelbase : 2690 mm (Technical data)
    • Length : 4487 mm (Technical data)
    • Width : 1720 mm (Technical data)
    • Height : 1385 mm (Technical data)
    • Front / rear track : 1497 / 1478 mm (Technical data)
    • Kerb weight : 1560 kg (Technical data)
    • Maximum speed : 250 km/h (electronically governed) (Technical data)
    • Acceleration 0-100 km/h : 6.7 s (Technical data)
    Accessed 2026-11-12
  2. 2
    Mercedes-Benz Classic M@RS archive – C 36 AMG Level A
    • 5221 units produced
    Accessed 2026-11-12

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