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hey there! 1st time Mercedes owner here. How can I find out which "W" my car is?

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Old Oct 29, 2018 | 04:24 PM
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hey there! 1st time Mercedes owner here. How can I find out which "W" my car is?
c300 Luxury 4matic
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Old Oct 29, 2018 | 06:30 PM
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what year would be helpful. If it’s 2015 or later, it’s W205
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what year would be helpful. If it’s 2015 or later, it’s W205
this has always confused me... why is there 2 names for the same car? Is the W205 the same thing as a C300? Is the W205 what it’s called outside the United States? I own a 2015 C300.
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w204 2007-2014 and the w205 is from 2015-present. Basically identification for the different redesigns.
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this has always confused me... why is there 2 names for the same car? Is the W205 the same thing as a C300? Is the W205 what it’s called outside the United States? I own a 2015 C300.
it's the chassis i.d.
link below to educate yourself. Your welcome
https://www.google.com/amp/amp.timei...n%3fsource=dam
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