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Mercedes-Benz C-Class

WDD20404Stock varies — page stays live

The WDD20404 chassis corresponds to the W204 sedan featuring the direct-injection M271 Evo turbocharged engine (C200/C250 CGI), offering enhanced thermal efficiency and low-end torque compared to predecessor designs.

Engine
1.8L M271 DE 18 AL Turbocharged I4
Displacement
1,796 cc
Drive
2WD (FR)
Gearbox
7G-TRONIC / 6MT
Fuel
Petrol
Body
Sedan
Mercedes-Benz C-Class WDD20404Mercedes-Benz C-Class — representative 3rd gen (W204) image

Chassis variants of the C-Class

WDC203041.8L M271 Kompressor Supercharged I41,796 ccFR5AT / 6MT
WDD204041.8L M271 DE 18 AL Turbocharged I41,796 ccFR7G-TRONIC / 6MT

Dimensions & shipping volume

Length
4,591 mm
Width
1,770 mm
Height
1,447 mm
Weight
1,505 kg
Shipping volume
11.76 M³

Manufacture year vs. registration year

Japanese paperwork shows the first registration date, but African customs count age from the month of manufacture. Verify with the chassis serial before purchase:

Serial prefixProduction periodSeries
WDD20404-PREXXXXXXSep 2009 – Feb 2011Pre-facelift CGI
WDD20404-FACEXXXXXXMar 2011 – Feb 2014Facelift CGI

Import eligibility by country

Age limits are counted from the month of manufacture, not first registration. This WDD20404 was produced 2009–2014; the statuses below are checked against Jul 2026.

KenyaNot eligible
8-year limit from manufacture — all units now exceed it.
UgandaCheck unit age
Only units manufactured Jul 2011 or later qualify (15-year limit).
TanzaniaEligible
No age ban; vehicles over 10 years pay additional excise duty.
ZambiaEligible
No age limit; surtax applies to vehicles older than 5 years.
MalawiEligible
No age limit; duty calculated on cc and age band.

Common questions about the WDD20404

What is the difference between this engine and the older W203 Kompressor?
The M271 Evo engine in the WDD20404 utilizes direct gasoline injection (CGI) and a turbocharger instead of a supercharger, increasing fuel efficiency and torque delivery.
What maintenance should be prioritized on the WDD20404?
The camshaft adjusters (phasers) and the timing chain should be monitored closely for rattling noises on cold starts, as they are known wear items.