Mercedes C-Class (W204) Tire and Rim Size Guide by Model Year and Trim
The Mercedes C-Class (W204), produced from 2007 to 2014, features varying tire size markings depending on the model year and trim. Common tire dimensions range from 205/55R16 on base trims to 245/40R18 on sportier models, reflecting differing performance and comfort priorities.\n\nRim widths for the W204 typically vary between 6.5 to 8.5 inches in diameter sizes from 16 to 18 inches, depending on the trim and factory options. Understanding the correct rim width × diameter is critical to maintain handling characteristics and safety.\n\nWhen comparing trims, note that sport and AMG versions often come with wider rims and lower profile tires for enhanced grip, while entry-level trims prioritize ride comfort with narrower rims and taller sidewalls. Always reference manufacturer specifications when selecting replacement tires.\n\nProper tire and rim matching on the Mercedes C-Class (W204) helps ensure performance integrity, safety, and optimal tire wear. Use the model year and trim-specific markings as a baseline for any aftermarket upgrades or replacements.
| Make / model / trim | Year | Tire size | Wheel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes C-Class (W204) C 180 CDI | 2014 | 205/55R16 | 7" × 16" |
| Mercedes C-Class (W204) C 180 CGI | 2014 | 205/55R16 | 7" × 16" |
| Mercedes C-Class (W204) C 180 Kompressor | 2014 | 205/55R16 | 7" × 16" |
| Mercedes C-Class (W204) C 200 CDI | 2014 | 205/55R16 | 7" × 16" |
| Mercedes C-Class (W204) C 200 CGI | 2014 | 205/55R16 | 7" × 16" |
| Mercedes C-Class (W204) C 200 Kompressor | 2014 | 205/55R16 | 7" × 16" |
| Mercedes C-Class (W204) C 220 CDI | 2014 | 205/55R16 | 7" × 16" |
| Mercedes C-Class (W204) C 220 CDI 4-matic | 2014 | 205/55R16 | 7" × 16" |
| Mercedes C-Class (W204) C 230 | 2014 | 205/55R16 | 7" × 16" |
| Mercedes C-Class (W204) C 230 4-matic | 2014 | 205/55R16 | 7" × 16" |
| Mercedes C-Class (W204) C 250 CDI | 2014 | 205/55R16 | 7" × 16" |
| Mercedes C-Class (W204) C 250 CDI 4-matic | 2014 | 205/55R16 | 7" × 16" |
| Mercedes C-Class (W204) C 250 CGI | 2014 | 205/55R16 | 7" × 16" |
| Mercedes C-Class (W204) C 280 | 2014 | 205/55R16 | 7" × 16" |
| Mercedes C-Class (W204) C 280 4-matic | 2014 | 205/55R16 | 7" × 16" |
| Mercedes C-Class (W204) C 300 | 2014 | 225/45R17 | 7.5" × 17" |
| Mercedes C-Class (W204) C 300 4-matic | 2014 | 225/45R17 | 7.5" × 17" |
| Mercedes C-Class (W204) C 300 CDI 4-matic | 2014 | 225/45R17 | 7.5" × 17" |
| Mercedes C-Class (W204) C 320 CDI | 2014 | 225/45R17 | 7.5" × 17" |
| Mercedes C-Class (W204) C 320 CDI 4-matic | 2014 | 225/45R17 | 7.5" × 17" |
| Mercedes C-Class (W204) C 350 | 2014 | 225/45R17 | 7.5" × 17" |
| Mercedes C-Class (W204) C 350 4-matic | 2014 | 225/45R17 | 7.5" × 17" |
| Mercedes C-Class (W204) C 350 CDI | 2014 | 225/45R17 | 7.5" × 17" |
| Mercedes C-Class (W204) C 350 CDI 4-matic | 2014 | 225/45R17 | 7.5" × 17" |
| Mercedes C-Class (W204) C 350 CGI | 2014 | 225/45R17 | 7.5" × 17" |
| Mercedes C-Class (W204) C 63 AMG | 2014 | 225/40R18 | 7.5" × 18" |
| Mercedes C-Class (W204) C 180 CDI | 2013 | 205/55R16 | 7" × 16" |
| Mercedes C-Class (W204) C 180 CGI | 2013 | 205/55R16 | 7" × 16" |
| Mercedes C-Class (W204) C 180 Kompressor | 2013 | 205/55R16 | 7" × 16" |
| Mercedes C-Class (W204) C 200 CDI | 2013 | 205/55R16 | 7" × 16" |
| Mercedes C-Class (W204) C 200 CGI | 2013 | 205/55R16 | 7" × 16" |
| Mercedes C-Class (W204) C 200 Kompressor | 2013 | 205/55R16 | 7" × 16" |
| Mercedes C-Class (W204) C 220 CDI | 2013 | 205/55R16 | 7" × 16" |
| Mercedes C-Class (W204) C 220 CDI 4-matic | 2013 | 205/55R16 | 7" × 16" |
| Mercedes C-Class (W204) C 230 | 2013 | 205/55R16 | 7" × 16" |
| Mercedes C-Class (W204) C 230 4-matic | 2013 | 205/55R16 | 7" × 16" |
| Mercedes C-Class (W204) C 250 CDI | 2013 | 205/55R16 | 7" × 16" |
| Mercedes C-Class (W204) C 250 CDI 4-matic | 2013 | 205/55R16 | 7" × 16" |
| Mercedes C-Class (W204) C 250 CGI | 2013 | 205/55R16 | 7" × 16" |
| Mercedes C-Class (W204) C 280 | 2013 | 205/55R16 | 7" × 16" |
| Mercedes C-Class (W204) C 280 4-matic | 2013 | 205/55R16 | 7" × 16" |
| Mercedes C-Class (W204) C 300 | 2013 | 225/45R17 | 7.5" × 17" |
| Mercedes C-Class (W204) C 300 4-matic | 2013 | 225/45R17 | 7.5" × 17" |
| Mercedes C-Class (W204) C 300 CDI 4-matic | 2013 | 225/45R17 | 7.5" × 17" |
| Mercedes C-Class (W204) C 320 CDI | 2013 | 225/45R17 | 7.5" × 17" |
| Mercedes C-Class (W204) C 320 CDI 4-matic | 2013 | 225/45R17 | 7.5" × 17" |
| Mercedes C-Class (W204) C 350 | 2013 | 225/45R17 | 7.5" × 17" |
| Mercedes C-Class (W204) C 350 4-matic | 2013 | 225/45R17 | 7.5" × 17" |
| Mercedes C-Class (W204) C 350 CDI | 2013 | 225/45R17 | 7.5" × 17" |
| Mercedes C-Class (W204) C 350 CDI 4-matic | 2013 | 225/45R17 | 7.5" × 17" |
| Mercedes C-Class (W204) C 350 CGI | 2013 | 225/45R17 | 7.5" × 17" |
| Mercedes C-Class (W204) C 63 AMG | 2013 | 225/40R18 | 7.5" × 18" |
| Mercedes C-Class (W204) C 180 CDI | 2012 | 205/55R16 | 7" × 16" |
| Mercedes C-Class (W204) C 180 CGI | 2012 | 205/55R16 | 7" × 16" |
| Mercedes C-Class (W204) C 180 Kompressor | 2012 | 205/55R16 | 7" × 16" |
| Mercedes C-Class (W204) C 200 CDI | 2012 | 205/55R16 | 7" × 16" |
| Mercedes C-Class (W204) C 200 CGI | 2012 | 205/55R16 | 7" × 16" |
| Mercedes C-Class (W204) C 200 Kompressor | 2012 | 205/55R16 | 7" × 16" |
| Mercedes C-Class (W204) C 220 CDI | 2012 | 205/55R16 | 7" × 16" |
| Mercedes C-Class (W204) C 230 | 2012 | 205/55R16 | 7" × 16" |
| Mercedes C-Class (W204) C 230 4-matic | 2012 | 205/55R16 | 7" × 16" |
| Mercedes C-Class (W204) C 250 CDI | 2012 | 205/55R16 | 7" × 16" |
| Mercedes C-Class (W204) C 250 CDI 4-matic | 2012 | 205/55R16 | 7" × 16" |
| Mercedes C-Class (W204) C 250 CGI | 2012 | 205/55R16 | 7" × 16" |
| Mercedes C-Class (W204) C 280 | 2012 | 205/55R16 | 7" × 16" |
| Mercedes C-Class (W204) C 280 4-matic | 2012 | 205/55R16 | 7" × 16" |
| Mercedes C-Class (W204) C 300 | 2012 | 225/45R17 | 7.5" × 17" |
| Mercedes C-Class (W204) C 300 4-matic | 2012 | 225/45R17 | 7.5" × 17" |
| Mercedes C-Class (W204) C 300 CDI 4-matic | 2012 | 225/45R17 | 7.5" × 17" |
| Mercedes C-Class (W204) C 320 CDI | 2012 | 225/45R17 | 7.5" × 17" |
| Mercedes C-Class (W204) C 320 CDI 4-matic | 2012 | 225/45R17 | 7.5" × 17" |
| Mercedes C-Class (W204) C 350 | 2012 | 225/45R17 | 7.5" × 17" |
| Mercedes C-Class (W204) C 350 4-matic | 2012 | 225/45R17 | 7.5" × 17" |
| Mercedes C-Class (W204) C 350 CDI | 2012 | 225/45R17 | 7.5" × 17" |
| Mercedes C-Class (W204) C 350 CDI 4-matic | 2012 | 225/45R17 | 7.5" × 17" |
| Mercedes C-Class (W204) C 350 CGI | 2012 | 225/45R17 | 7.5" × 17" |
| Mercedes C-Class (W204) C 63 AMG | 2012 | 225/40R18 | 7.5" × 18" |
| Mercedes C-Class (W204) C 180 CDI | 2011 | 205/55R16 | 7" × 16" |
| Mercedes C-Class (W204) C 180 CGI | 2011 | 205/55R16 | 7" × 16" |
| Mercedes C-Class (W204) C 180 Kompressor | 2011 | 205/55R16 | 7" × 16" |
| Mercedes C-Class (W204) C 200 CDI | 2011 | 205/55R16 | 7" × 16" |
| Mercedes C-Class (W204) C 200 CGI | 2011 | 205/55R16 | 7" × 16" |
| Mercedes C-Class (W204) C 200 Kompressor | 2011 | 205/55R16 | 7" × 16" |
| Mercedes C-Class (W204) C 220 CDI | 2011 | 205/55R16 | 7" × 16" |
| Mercedes C-Class (W204) C 230 | 2011 | 205/55R16 | 7" × 16" |
| Mercedes C-Class (W204) C 230 4-matic | 2011 | 205/55R16 | 7" × 16" |
| Mercedes C-Class (W204) C 250 CDI | 2011 | 205/55R16 | 7" × 16" |
| Mercedes C-Class (W204) C 250 CDI 4-matic | 2011 | 205/55R16 | 7" × 16" |
| Mercedes C-Class (W204) C 250 CGI | 2011 | 205/55R16 | 7" × 16" |
| Mercedes C-Class (W204) C 280 | 2011 | 205/55R16 | 7" × 16" |
| Mercedes C-Class (W204) C 280 4-matic | 2011 | 205/55R16 | 7" × 16" |
| Mercedes C-Class (W204) C 300 | 2011 | 225/45R17 | 7.5" × 17" |
| Mercedes C-Class (W204) C 300 4-matic | 2011 | 225/45R17 | 7.5" × 17" |
| Mercedes C-Class (W204) C 300 CDI 4-matic | 2011 | 225/45R17 | 7.5" × 17" |
| Mercedes C-Class (W204) C 320 CDI | 2011 | 225/45R17 | 7.5" × 17" |
| Mercedes C-Class (W204) C 320 CDI 4-matic | 2011 | 225/45R17 | 7.5" × 17" |
| Mercedes C-Class (W204) C 350 | 2011 | 225/45R17 | 7.5" × 17" |
| Mercedes C-Class (W204) C 350 4-matic | 2011 | 225/45R17 | 7.5" × 17" |
| Mercedes C-Class (W204) C 350 CDI | 2011 | 225/45R17 | 7.5" × 17" |
| Mercedes C-Class (W204) C 350 CDI 4-matic | 2011 | 225/45R17 | 7.5" × 17" |
| Mercedes C-Class (W204) C 350 CGI | 2011 | 225/45R17 | 7.5" × 17" |
| Mercedes C-Class (W204) C 63 AMG | 2011 | 225/40R18 | 7.5" × 18" |
| Mercedes C-Class (W204) C 180 CGI | 2010 | 205/55R16 | 7" × 16" |
| Mercedes C-Class (W204) C 180 Kompressor | 2010 | 205/55R16 | 7" × 16" |
| Mercedes C-Class (W204) C 200 CDI | 2010 | 205/55R16 | 7" × 16" |
| Mercedes C-Class (W204) C 200 CGI | 2010 | 205/55R16 | 7" × 16" |
| Mercedes C-Class (W204) C 200 Kompressor | 2010 | 205/55R16 | 7" × 16" |
| Mercedes C-Class (W204) C 220 CDI | 2010 | 205/55R16 | 7" × 16" |
| Mercedes C-Class (W204) C 230 | 2010 | 205/55R16 | 7" × 16" |
| Mercedes C-Class (W204) C 230 4-matic | 2010 | 205/55R16 | 7" × 16" |
| Mercedes C-Class (W204) C 250 CDI | 2010 | 205/55R16 | 7" × 16" |
| Mercedes C-Class (W204) C 250 CGI | 2010 | 205/55R16 | 7" × 16" |
| Mercedes C-Class (W204) C 280 | 2010 | 205/55R16 | 7" × 16" |
| Mercedes C-Class (W204) C 280 4-matic | 2010 | 205/55R16 | 7" × 16" |
| Mercedes C-Class (W204) C 300 | 2010 | 225/45R17 | 7.5" × 17" |
| Mercedes C-Class (W204) C 300 4-matic | 2010 | 225/45R17 | 7.5" × 17" |
| Mercedes C-Class (W204) C 320 CDI | 2010 | 225/45R17 | 7.5" × 17" |
| Mercedes C-Class (W204) C 320 CDI 4-matic | 2010 | 225/45R17 | 7.5" × 17" |
| Mercedes C-Class (W204) C 350 | 2010 | 225/45R17 | 7.5" × 17" |
| Mercedes C-Class (W204) C 350 4-matic | 2010 | 225/45R17 | 7.5" × 17" |
| Mercedes C-Class (W204) C 350 CDI | 2010 | 225/45R17 | 7.5" × 17" |
| Mercedes C-Class (W204) C 350 CDI 4-matic | 2010 | 225/45R17 | 7.5" × 17" |
| Mercedes C-Class (W204) C 350 CGI | 2010 | 225/45R17 | 7.5" × 17" |
| Mercedes C-Class (W204) C 63 AMG | 2010 | 225/40R18 | 7.5" × 18" |
| Mercedes C-Class (W204) C 180 CGI | 2009 | 205/55R16 | 7" × 16" |
| Mercedes C-Class (W204) C 180 Kompressor | 2009 | 205/55R16 | 7" × 16" |
| Mercedes C-Class (W204) C 200 CDI | 2009 | 205/55R16 | 7" × 16" |
| Mercedes C-Class (W204) C 200 CGI | 2009 | 205/55R16 | 7" × 16" |
| Mercedes C-Class (W204) C 200 Kompressor | 2009 | 205/55R16 | 7" × 16" |
| Mercedes C-Class (W204) C 220 CDI | 2009 | 205/55R16 | 7" × 16" |
| Mercedes C-Class (W204) C 230 | 2009 | 205/55R16 | 7" × 16" |
| Mercedes C-Class (W204) C 230 4-matic | 2009 | 205/55R16 | 7" × 16" |
| Mercedes C-Class (W204) C 250 CDI | 2009 | 205/55R16 | 7" × 16" |
| Mercedes C-Class (W204) C 250 CGI | 2009 | 205/55R16 | 7" × 16" |
| Mercedes C-Class (W204) C 280 | 2009 | 205/55R16 | 7" × 16" |
| Mercedes C-Class (W204) C 280 4-matic | 2009 | 205/55R16 | 7" × 16" |
| Mercedes C-Class (W204) C 300 | 2009 | 225/45R17 | 7.5" × 17" |
| Mercedes C-Class (W204) C 300 4-matic | 2009 | 225/45R17 | 7.5" × 17" |
| Mercedes C-Class (W204) C 320 CDI | 2009 | 225/45R17 | 7.5" × 17" |
| Mercedes C-Class (W204) C 320 CDI 4-matic | 2009 | 225/45R17 | 7.5" × 17" |
| Mercedes C-Class (W204) C 350 | 2009 | 225/45R17 | 7.5" × 17" |
| Mercedes C-Class (W204) C 350 4-matic | 2009 | 225/45R17 | 7.5" × 17" |
| Mercedes C-Class (W204) C 350 CDI | 2009 | 225/45R17 | 7.5" × 17" |
| Mercedes C-Class (W204) C 350 CDI 4-matic | 2009 | 225/45R17 | 7.5" × 17" |
| Mercedes C-Class (W204) C 350 CGI | 2009 | 225/45R17 | 7.5" × 17" |
| Mercedes C-Class (W204) C 63 AMG | 2009 | 225/40R18 | 7.5" × 18" |
| Mercedes C-Class (W204) C 180 CGI | 2008 | 205/55R16 | 7" × 16" |
| Mercedes C-Class (W204) C 180 Kompressor | 2008 | 205/55R16 | 7" × 16" |
| Mercedes C-Class (W204) C 200 CDI | 2008 | 205/55R16 | 7" × 16" |
| Mercedes C-Class (W204) C 200 CGI | 2008 | 205/55R16 | 7" × 16" |
| Mercedes C-Class (W204) C 200 Kompressor | 2008 | 205/55R16 | 7" × 16" |
| Mercedes C-Class (W204) C 220 CDI | 2008 | 205/55R16 | 7" × 16" |
| Mercedes C-Class (W204) C 230 | 2008 | 205/55R16 | 7" × 16" |
| Mercedes C-Class (W204) C 230 4-matic | 2008 | 205/55R16 | 7" × 16" |
| Mercedes C-Class (W204) C 250 CDI | 2008 | 205/55R16 | 7" × 16" |
| Mercedes C-Class (W204) C 280 | 2008 | 205/55R16 | 7" × 16" |
| Mercedes C-Class (W204) C 280 4-matic | 2008 | 205/55R16 | 7" × 16" |
| Mercedes C-Class (W204) C 300 4-matic | 2008 | 225/45R17 | 7.5" × 17" |
| Mercedes C-Class (W204) C 320 CDI | 2008 | 225/45R17 | 7.5" × 17" |
| Mercedes C-Class (W204) C 320 CDI 4-matic | 2008 | 225/45R17 | 7.5" × 17" |
| Mercedes C-Class (W204) C 350 | 2008 | 225/45R17 | 7.5" × 17" |
| Mercedes C-Class (W204) C 350 4-matic | 2008 | 225/45R17 | 7.5" × 17" |
| Mercedes C-Class (W204) C 350 CGI | 2008 | 225/45R17 | 7.5" × 17" |
| Mercedes C-Class (W204) C 63 AMG | 2008 | 225/40R18 | 7.5" × 18" |
| Mercedes C-Class (W204) C 180 CGI | 2007 | 205/55R16 | 7" × 16" |
| Mercedes C-Class (W204) C 180 Kompressor | 2007 | 205/55R16 | 7" × 16" |
| Mercedes C-Class (W204) C 200 CDI | 2007 | 205/55R16 | 7" × 16" |
| Mercedes C-Class (W204) C 200 CGI | 2007 | 205/55R16 | 7" × 16" |
| Mercedes C-Class (W204) C 200 Kompressor | 2007 | 205/55R16 | 7" × 16" |
| Mercedes C-Class (W204) C 220 CDI | 2007 | 205/55R16 | 7" × 16" |
| Mercedes C-Class (W204) C 230 | 2007 | 205/55R16 | 7" × 16" |
| Mercedes C-Class (W204) C 230 4-matic | 2007 | 205/55R16 | 7" × 16" |
| Mercedes C-Class (W204) C 280 | 2007 | 205/55R16 | 7" × 16" |
| Mercedes C-Class (W204) C 280 4-matic | 2007 | 205/55R16 | 7" × 16" |
| Mercedes C-Class (W204) C 300 4-matic | 2007 | 225/45R17 | 7.5" × 17" |
| Mercedes C-Class (W204) C 320 CDI | 2007 | 225/45R17 | 7.5" × 17" |
| Mercedes C-Class (W204) C 320 CDI 4-matic | 2007 | 225/45R17 | 7.5" × 17" |
| Mercedes C-Class (W204) C 350 | 2007 | 225/45R17 | 7.5" × 17" |
| Mercedes C-Class (W204) C 350 4-matic | 2007 | 225/45R17 | 7.5" × 17" |
For bolt pattern (PCD), offset ET, center bore, and mounting details, open the bolt pattern page for Mercedes C-Class (W204).
FAQ
- What tire sizes are common for the Mercedes C-Class (W204)?
- Tire sizes typically range from 205/55R16 on base trims up to 245/40R18 on sportier AMG trims.
- How do rim widths vary across W204 trims?
- Rim widths generally range from 6.5 to 8.5 inches depending on the specific trim and model year.
- Why is it important to match tire size with rim width on the W204?
- Correct matching ensures optimal handling, safety, and tire longevity according to manufacturer specifications.
Tire size calculatorShow
Compare two tire sizes — diameter, speedometer error, and clearance change.
| Size 1 | Size 2 | Diff | Diff(%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diameter | 25.0" | 25.4" | 0.5" | 1.89% |
| Width | 7.7" | 8.5" | 0.8" | 10.26% |
| Circumference | 78.4" | 79.9" | 1.5" | 1.86% |
| Profile height | 5.0" | 4.2" | -0.7" | -15.08% |
| Turnover per mile | 807 | 793 | 14 | -1.73% |
| Clearance | - | - | +0.2" | - |






Speedometer Error
(First wheel OEM size)
| Reading | 20 mph | 30 mph | 40 mph | 50 mph | 60 mph | 70 mph | 80 mph | 90 mph |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Actual | 20.4 | 30.5 | 40.7 | 50.9 | 61.1 | 71.2 | 81.4 | 91.6 |
