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Mercedes SA option codes for comfort and technology features Expand
3-digit SA codes (Sonderausstattung) are Mercedes-Benz's factory option identifiers. They appear on the vehicle Data Card in numerical order. The same code number can have different meanings on different model generations – always cross-reference with your specific model year.
- 218 Rear view camera (reversing camera)
- 219 Proximity-controlled cruise control (DISTRONIC)
- 220 PARKTRONIC parking guidance system (PTS)
- 223 Rear backrest adjustment and head restraints, electric
- 224 Individual rear seat and head restraints, electrically adjustable
- 228 Auxiliary heater (standheizung)
- 231 Garage door opener (HomeLink)
- 232 Garage door opener 284–390 MHz frequency
- 235 Active Parking Assist (automated steering into parking spaces)
- 247 Front seat adjustment electrically operable from rear
- 249 Inside and outside mirror automatic dimming
- 275 Memory Package – driver seat, steering column and exterior mirrors
- 276 Memory feature for rear seats
- 282 Ski bag / ski hatch through to luggage compartment
- 284 Selector lever in wood trim
- 289 Wood/leather steering wheel
- 293 Side airbags in rear left and right
- 297 Sun blind (roller blind) in rear doors left and right
- 301 Smoker package (ashtray, lighter)
- 308 Refrigerator in rear (rear centre console)
- 309 Cup holder (front centre console)
- 310 Double cup holder
- 345 Rain sensor (automatic wipers)
- 347 TELEAID emergency call system
- 351 eCall emergency call system
- 352 COMAND navigation and entertainment system
- 359 TELEAID USA (emergency telematics system)
- 401 Deluxe front seats with ventilation and heating (multicontour)
- 402 Comfort rear seats with ventilation and seat heating
- 404 Multi-contour seat, front left
- 405 Multi-contour seat, front right
- 406 Multi-contour rear seat
- 407 Folding table, manually adjustable, rear left
- 408 Folding table, manually adjustable, rear right
- 413 Automatic panoramic sliding sunroof (glass)
- 414 Electric tilt/slide sunroof in glass version
- 432 Dynamic seats left and right (massage + lateral support)
- 433 Left driving dynamics seat
- 434 Right driving dynamics seat
- 436 Driver and front passenger luxury head restraint
- 439 Intelligent/folding front comfort head restraint
- 443 Heated steering wheel
- 448 Touchpad with rotary pushbutton (COMAND controller)
- 461 Instrument cluster with miles indication and English legend
- 463 Head-up display (front visual display)
- 475 Tyre Pressure Monitor (TPM) High Line / Mid Line
- 477 Tyre pressure loss warning system
- 479 Adjustable suspension / Electronic Suspension
- 481 Undershields (off-road underbody protection)
- 487 ABC Suspension (Active Body Control – active hydraulic suspension)
- 489 AIRMATIC Dual Control / air suspension semi-active
- 500 Exterior rear view mirrors, left and right, folding
- 501 360° surround view camera system
- 503 Remote-controlled parking (PARKTRONIC remote)
- 513 Road sign recognition system
- 518 Universal Communications Interface (UCI/AUX input)
- 524 Paintwork preservation (factory wax treatment)
- 527 COMAND DVD APS with navigation (Europe)
- 530 COMAND DVD APS USA with navigation
- 531 COMAND APS NTG5/NTG5.5 (current navigation system)
- 536 SiriusXM satellite radio – complete system
- 537 Digital Radio DAB (Digital Audio Broadcasting)
- 540 Electric roller blind for rear window
- 543 Sun visor with make-up mirror, left and right
- 551 Anti-theft / anti-break-in warning system (alarm)
- 573 Child seat mounting, ISOFIX in rear
- 580 Air conditioning (standard Klimaanlage)
- 582 Air conditioning in the rear
- 584 Electric window regulator
- 595 Heat-insulating + IR-reflecting safety glass, side and rear
- 596 Heat-insulating + IR-reflecting safety glass, all-round
- 600 Headlamp cleaning equipment (washer jets)
- 610 Night View Assist Plus (infrared pedestrian detection)
- 612 Headlamp – Xenon, right-hand traffic
- 613 Headlamp – left-hand traffic adaptation
- 614 Bi-Xenon headlamps for right-hand traffic
- 628 Automatic high beam control plus (Intelligent High Beam)
- 641 Dynamic LED headlamps, left-hand traffic
- 673 High-capacity battery (extended-range battery)
- 810 Sound system (Soundsystem – premium audio)
- 811 Burmester High-End 3D Surround Sound System
- 812 Burmester premium sound system (standard Burmester)
- 814 DVD changer
- 819 CD changer
- 840 Dark tinted glass (Glas dunkel getönt)
- 873 Seat heater for left and right front seats
- 875 Heated windscreen wash system
- 887 Separate trunk lid locking (rear lock independent of central lock)
Mercedes safety codes and driver assistance SA options Expand
- 237 Active Blind Spot Assist (BSA) – radar rear-side detection
- 238 Active Lane Keeping Assist (FAP) – corrective steering intervention
- 253 Rear impact warning and protection system (PRE-SAFE® PLUS)
- 258 Collision Warning System with FCW-Stop active brake application
- 266 DISTRONIC PLUS with transverse guidance (DTR+Q) – semi-autonomous
- 268 Brake Assist System Plus (BAS Plus)
- 269 Brake Assist Plus with Cross-Traffic Assist (BAS+Q)
- 271 Autonomous brake application / pedestrian protection (PRE-SAFE® Brake)
- 299 PRE-SAFE® occupant protection system
- 300 PRE-SAFE® Brake (Collision Minimization Braking System)
- D32 Active Emergency Stop Assist
- D49 Active Steering Assist (semi-autonomous lane centring)
- 294 Knee airbag (driver)
- 438 Crash-active head restraints (CAK – activates in rear-end impact)
- 474 Diesel particulate filter (DPF)
- 486 Sports suspension / lowered suspension
- D15 Attention Assist (driver drowsiness monitoring)
- D36 Active Lane Change Assist (automated lane change)
- D37 Active Speed Limit Assist (speed limit recognition + control)
- D38 Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC (enhanced cruise system)
- D40 Active Brake Assist with cross-traffic function
- D41 Evasive Steering Assist
- D51 Route-Based Speed Adaptation (maps-linked cruise control)
- D60 360° camera – top-view parking assist
- P96 Advanced Driver Assistance Package (ADAS bundle)
- 386 Mobile phone pre-installation (preparation for handsfree kit)
- 390 LINGUATRONIC voice control (English/British)
- 813 LINGUATRONIC German voice operation system
Mercedes package codes and factory option bundles Expand
Package codes bundle multiple options. The exact contents of each package vary significantly by model year and class. Always verify the specific package content via the Data Card description for your model year.
- 23P Driving Package (DISTRONIC PLUS, steering assist, Stop&Go)
- P09 Sun Protection Package (tinted glass all-round)
- P17 KEYLESS-GO Package (keyless entry and start)
- P20 Driving Assistance Package (safety systems bundle)
- P27 Style Package (with AMG Sports Package)
- P29 AMG Interior Sports Package upgrade
- P30 AMG Performance Package (additional power / exhaust)
- P34 Exclusive Package (designo leather, special trim)
- P35 Light Package (Intelligent Light System bundle)
- P42 Rear Seat Memory Package
- P43 Rear Seat Comfort Package (heating, ventilation, massage)
- P45 Harman Kardon Front Seat Entertainment Package
- P46 Harman Kardon Rear Seat Entertainment Package
- P48 Front Seat Comfort Package
- P49 Mirror Package (auto-dimming, folding, memory)
- P54 Anti-Theft Protection Package
- P64 Memory Package (driver's seat, steering column, mirrors)
- P65 Luxury Package (A/B/CLA-class luxury upgrade)
- P86 Premium Package (technology and comfort bundle)
- P96 Driver Assistance Package Plus
- P97 Parking Package (surround cameras, PARKTRONIC)
- 14U Smartphone Integration Package (Apple CarPlay / Android Auto)
- 17U Android Auto integration
- 01U Mercedes me Connect – services for navigation
- 08U Mercedes me Connect – vehicle setup services (HERMES)
- 09U Mercedes me Connect – vehicle monitoring
- 12U Mercedes me Connect – concierge service
- 26U Mercedes me Connect – remote engine start
- 735 Exclusive trim package (interior upgrade)
- 51B Euro NCAP rating country group specification
Mercedes engine codes for M petrol and OM diesel engines Expand
Mercedes engine codes: M = Motor (petrol/gasoline); OM = Ölmotor (diesel). The number indicates the engine series. Suffix codes: E = injection, K = kompressor (supercharged), D = diesel, T = turbo, A = aluminium block, L = longitudinal. Power variants are indicated by the sub-code (e.g. M271.820 = lower output, M271.860 = higher output).
- M102 2.0–2.3L inline-4 SOHC petrol (W123, W201, W124) 1980–1992
- M103 2.6–3.0L inline-6 SOHC petrol (W124, W126, W201) 1984–1997
- M104 2.8–3.2L inline-6 DOHC 4v petrol (W124, W140, W202) 1992–1999
- M110 2.746L inline-6 DOHC petrol (W114, W123) 1972–1986
- M111 1.8–2.3L inline-4 DOHC (SLK, C/E-Class) 1993–2004
- M112 2.4–3.7L 90° V6 SOHC petrol (W210, W203, W220) 1997–2006
- M113 4.3–5.5L 90° V8 SOHC petrol (W211, W220, R230) 1998–2010
- M116 3.5–4.5L 90° V8 SOHC (W116, W123 coupe) 1969–1985
- M117 3.8–5.6L 90° V8 SOHC (W126, R107) 1971–1991
- M119 4.2–6.0L 90° V8 DOHC 32v (W124, W140, R129) 1989–1999
- M120 6.0L 60° V12 DOHC 48v petrol (W140, R129, W220) 1992–2002
- M137 5.8L V12 naturally aspirated (W220 S600 / CL600) 2000–2005
- M156 6.2L AMG naturally aspirated V8 (C/E/SL/G/M 63 AMG) 2006–2015
- M157 5.5L AMG Biturbo V8 (S/CLS/G/GLE/GLS 63 AMG) 2011–2018
- M159 6.2L AMG V8 (SLS AMG) 2010–2015
- M176 4.0L Biturbo V8 (G 500, GLS 500) 2015–present
- M177 4.0L AMG Biturbo V8 (63-series: C/E/GLC/GLE/GLS AMG) 2015–present
- M178 4.0L AMG Biturbo V8 (AMG GT, GT S/R/C/Black) 2015–present
- M256 3.0L inline-6 turbo + 48V EQ Boost mild hybrid (E/CLS/S 450/500/53) 2017–present
- M264 2.0L inline-4 turbo (EQ Boost) – C/E/GLC 300 (2019+)
- M271 1.8L inline-4 turbo / kompressor (C/E/SLK 200-250) 2002–2015
- M272 3.0–3.5L 60° V6 petrol (C/E/CLK/GL 350) 2004–2013
- M273 4.6–5.5L 60° V8 petrol (S/CL/ML/GL 500/550) 2006–2014
- M274 2.0L inline-4 turbo GDI (C/E/GLC 300, SLC 300) 2013–2021
- M275 5.5–6.0L 60° V12 Biturbo (S/CL/SL 600/65) 2004–2015
- M276 3.0–3.5L 60° V6 Biturbo (E/C/S/GLC 400/43/450) 2010–2021
- M278 4.6–4.7L V8 Biturbo (S/ML/GLE 400/500/450) 2010–2018
- M279 5.5–6.0L V12 Biturbo (S/CL/Maybach 600) 2014–present
- M282 1.3L inline-4 turbo (Renault/Daimler) – A/B/CLA/GLA 180-200 2018–present
- M254 2.0L inline-4 turbo EQ Boost mild hybrid (C/GLC 300 W206) 2021–present
- M139 2.0L AMG inline-4 turbo (most powerful 4-cyl – AMG A/CLA 45) 2020–present
- OM601 2.0L inline-4 naturally aspirated diesel (W123, W124) 1983–1995
- OM602 2.5L inline-5 diesel (W124, W126, W463) 1984–2000
- OM603 3.0L inline-6 diesel (W126, W124, W140) 1984–1995
- OM604 2.2L inline-4 CDI common rail diesel (W202, W210) 1997–2004
- OM605 2.5L inline-5 CDI diesel (W210, W463) 1996–2002
- OM606 3.0L inline-6 diesel (W210, W140) 1993–2002
- OM611 2.1L inline-4 CDI (C/E 200–220 CDI) 2000–2008
- OM612 2.7L inline-5 CDI (E 270 CDI) 1999–2006
- OM613 3.2L inline-6 CDI (E/S/ML 320 CDI) 1999–2005
- OM628 4.0L V8 CDI diesel (E/S/ML 400 CDI) 2002–2005
- OM642 3.0L V6 CDI Biturbo (E/GL/GLE/M/S 350d) 2005–present
- OM646 2.2L inline-4 CDI (C/E 200-220 CDI) 2004–2010
- OM647 2.7L inline-5 CDI (C/E 270 CDI) 2003–2009
- OM648 3.2L inline-6 CDI (E/S 320 CDI) 2002–2005
- OM651 2.1–2.2L inline-4 CDI Biturbo (C/E/GLC/GLE/GLS/V 220d) 2008–present
- OM654 2.0L inline-4 CDI (C/E/GLC/GLE 220d) 2016–present
- OM656 2.9–3.0L inline-6 CDI (E/GLE/GLS/S 350–400d) 2017–present
- EQ Boost 48V mild hybrid system integrated with petrol engines (M254/M256/M264)
- EQC motor EQC battery-electric motor powertrain (two-motor AWD)
- EQS motor EQS battery-electric motor powertrain
- PHEV Plug-in hybrid powertrain (e.g. E/C/GLC 300e/350e)
- AMG E Performance AMG high-performance PHEV drivetrain (C/GLC/GT 63 S E)
- Kompressor Mechanically supercharged engine designation (heritage)
- BlueTEC BlueTEC SCR diesel emissions technology
- BlueDIRECT Direct injection petrol with spray-guided combustion
Mercedes transmission codes and drivetrain systems Expand
- 420 Automatic transmission 4-speed (722.3/4 era)
- 427 Automatic transmission 7-speed (7G-TRONIC)
- 421 9-speed automatic transmission (9G-TRONIC)
- 7G-TRONIC Mercedes 7-speed automatic gearbox (722.9) 2003–present
- 7G-TRONIC+ Enhanced 7G-TRONIC with coasting function
- 9G-TRONIC Mercedes 9-speed automatic gearbox (725.0) 2013–present
- AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT AMG 7-speed dual-clutch gearbox (AMG GT/45-series)
- AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT AMG 7-speed multi-clutch gearbox (63-series)
- AMG SPEEDSHIFT TCT AMG 9-speed TCT gearbox (53-series)
- 4MATIC All-wheel drive system (permanent AWD)
- 4MATIC+ AMG enhanced all-wheel drive (with rear-axle steering)
- EQ 4MATIC+ Electric 4WD on EV/PHEV models
- 722.9 7G-TRONIC transmission code (used in SA data cards)
- 725.0 9G-TRONIC transmission code
- 716.6xx 6-speed manual gearbox code (SLK/C-Class)
- RWD Rear-wheel drive configuration
- FWD Front-wheel drive (A/B/CLA/GLA class)
- AWD/4WD All-wheel drive (non-4MATIC designation)
- Direct-Shift 8G-DCT Direct-Shift dual-clutch (A/CLA 35/45 AMG)
- De Dion De Dion rear axle (heritage – W220/SL era AMG)
Mercedes paint codes and factory colour options Expand
Mercedes paint codes are 3-digit numeric codes found on the vehicle Data Card and door jamb sticker. Codes beginning with 9 (e.g. 9040) are older format variants of the same colour. Codes with U suffix indicate a special metallic layer. The designo and MANUFAKTUR programmes use extended codes.
- 040 Schwarz / Black – solid non-metallic black
- 050 Weiss / White – solid white (heritage)
- 147 Arctic White – solid white (Arcticweiss)
- 149 Polar White – non-metallic white (most popular Weiss)
- 153 Snow White / Glacier White
- 172 Anthracite Grey Metallic (Anthrazitgrau)*
- 185 Melanite Black Metallic*
- 189 Emerald Black / Black Opal (Smaragdschwarz)*
- 190 Graphite Grey (Graphitgrau)
- 195 Meteor Grey Metallic (Meteorgrau)*
- 197 Obsidian Black Metallic – deep metallic black*
- 213 Palladium Silver Metallic (also listed as 792)
- 355 Cubanite Silver Metallic
- 359 Tanzanite Blue Metallic*
- 376 Green Hell Magno (AMG matte green – MANUFAKTUR)
- 590 Jupiter Red Metallic*
- 596 Designo Cardinal Red Metallic
- 623 Hyacinth Red (Hyazinthrot) – version for Gulf States coding
- 650 Cirrus White / Calcite White – non-metallic white (A/CLA class)
- 696 Night Black (solid black – some markets)
- 723 Designo Allanite Grey Metallic
- 744 Brilliant Silver Metallic*
- 755 Pebble Grey / Silver Grey Metallic (Kieselgrau)
- 775 Iridium Silver Metallic – common premium silver*
- 787 Mountain Grey Metallic (Mountaingrau)*
- 792 Palladium Silver Metallic / Diamond White (AMG)
- 799 Diamond White Metallic (Diamantweis)*
- 830 Aqua Green Metallic
- 831 Graphite Grey Metallic (current standard dark grey)*
- 890 Cavansite Blue Metallic (Cavansitblau)*
- 894 Vanda Blue Metallic
- 900 Deep Blue / Surf Blue (Surfblau)
- 903 Blue (Blau) – solid blue
- 920 Deep Blue (Tiefblau)
- 929 Nautical Blue Metallic*
- 931 Magnetite Blue Metallic*
- 932 Lapis Blue Metallic*
- 992 Selenite Grey Metallic – premium dark grey*
- 996 Hyacinth Red Metallic
- 998 Blauanthrazit Metallic (blue-anthracite)
- D08 High-tech Silver Metallic (designo)
- D18 Designo Mystic Brown Metallic
- D21 Designo Hyacinth Red Metallic
- D30 Designo Graphite Green Metallic (Manufaktur)
- D32 Designo Mauritius Blue Metallic
- D39 Designo Mauritius Blue (mid-era)
- D76 Designo Allanite Grey Metallic
- P26 Patagonia Red Metallic (MANUFAKTUR exclusive)
- P38 MANUFAKTUR Manufaktur Emerald Green Metallic
- 019 designo Crimson Red Metallic*
- 020 designo Orange
- 033 designo Mocha Black Metallic
- 039 designo Mauritius Blue*
- Magno suffix Matte (Magno) finish designation – e.g. 376 AMG Green Hell Magno
- Metallic suffix Metallic finish identifier on data card
- Standard Standard non-metallic paint (solid colour)
- designo Premium paint programme (exclusive colours, unique finishes)
- MANUFAKTUR Ultra-premium bespoke paint programme (individual customer order)
Mercedes interior codes, upholstery codes and trim specifications Expand
Upholstery codes follow the format XXX / XXXA (e.g. 201A = Leather Black/Anthracite). The letter suffix often distinguishes material grade. Older codes (200–229) indicate leather colour without grade; newer codes add A/B/C grade designators. Wood trim codes (7xx series) indicate trim material.
- 200 / 200A Leather (standard) – black or unspecified
- 201 / 201A Leather – Black / Anthracite
- 202 Leather – Blue / Pacific Blue / Teal Blue
- 204 Leather – Light Tan
- 205 Leather – Mushroom
- 207 Leather – Medium Red / Brick Red / Berry Red
- 208 Leather – Grey / Slate Grey / Alpaca Grey / Orion Grey
- 211 Leather – Anthracite
- 214 Leather – Java
- 215 Leather – Quartz / Siam Beige two-tone
- 217 Leather – Magma Red
- 219 Leather – Lotus Yellow
- 220A Leather (Nappa / Semi-Aniline) – general code
- 801A Leather / Nappa / Semi-Aniline – Black / Anthracite
- 815A Leather / Nappa / Semi-Aniline – Beige / Cream
- H06 Brown Ash Wood, matt finish trim
- H11 Heated rear seats
- H12 Trim – Light Burr Walnut Wood
- H73 AMG carbon-fibre interior trim
- H75 Trim – Prism-pattern aluminium
- 729 Trim elements – Poplar wood
- 731 Wood trim – Burred Walnut Root
- 733 Wood trim – Chestnut / Chest Nut
- 739 Trim pieces – Aluminium (brushed aluminium)
- EM7 Rear seat entertainment system (rear screens)
- EM8 TV tuner with aerial booster
- FR8 Reversing camera (older generation code)
- MB-Tex Mercedes synthetic vinyl upholstery (MB-Tex / MB-Lex)
- Artico Mercedes premium synthetic leather (Artico / man-made leather)
- Dinamica Microfibre Dinamica suede (AMG sports seats)
- Nappa leather Soft-grain Nappa leather upholstery
- Semi-Aniline Semi-aniline natural leather (premium)
- designo leather designo programme exclusive leather and trim
- MANUFAKTUR leather MANUFAKTUR bespoke interior materials
- 51U Headliner in black fabric (interior roof lining)
- Black/Beige Two-tone interior specification (colour pair)
- Black/Red AMG two-tone black and red interior
- Neva Grey Neva Grey interior (GLC/GLE/GLS upper)
- Sienna Brown Sienna Brown designo leather (S-Class)
- Porcelain Porcelain leather (light cream, S/E-Class upper)
Mercedes chassis codes and W platform identifiers Expand
Mercedes chassis codes use W (Wagen/saloon), S (Sport/coupe), A (Außen/convertible/roadster), C (Cabriolet), R (Roadster), V (Van), X (crossover/SUV), G (Geländewagen). The first digit indicates segment class; subsequent digits the generation series.
- W114/W115 /8 Strich-Acht middle class (1968–1976)
- W116 S-Class 1st gen (1972–1979)
- W123 Middle Class / pre-E-Class (1975–1985)
- W124 E-Class 1st gen (1984–1995)
- R129 SL (1989–2001)
- W126 S-Class 2nd gen (1979–1991)
- C126 SEC coupe (1981–1991)
- W140 S-Class 3rd gen (1991–1999)
- C140 CL-Class / S-Class Coupe (1992–1999)
- W201 190 / Baby Benz (1982–1993)
- W202 C-Class 1st gen (1993–2000)
- W203 C-Class 2nd gen (2000–2007)
- C203 C-Class Sportcoupe 2nd gen (2001–2008)
- W204 C-Class 3rd gen (2007–2014)
- W205 C-Class 4th gen (2014–2021)
- W206 C-Class 5th gen (2021–present)
- C208 CLK-Class coupe (1997–2002)
- C209 CLK-Class coupe 2nd gen (2002–2009)
- W210 E-Class 2nd gen (1995–2002)
- W211 E-Class 3rd gen (2002–2009)
- W212 E-Class 4th gen (2009–2016)
- W213 E-Class 5th gen (2016–2023)
- W214 E-Class 6th gen (2023–present)
- W220 S-Class 4th gen (1998–2005)
- W221 S-Class 5th gen (2005–2013)
- W222 S-Class 6th gen (2013–2020)
- W223 S-Class 7th gen (2020–present)
- C215 CL-Class / S-Class Coupe (1999–2006)
- C216 CL-Class 2nd gen (2006–2014)
- R230 SL-Class (2001–2012)
- R231 SL-Class 2nd gen (2012–2022)
- R232 SL-Class 3rd gen (2022–present)
- R170 SLK-Class 1st gen (1996–2004)
- R171 SLK-Class 2nd gen (2004–2011)
- R172 SLK/SLC-Class 3rd gen (2011–2020)
- W257 CLS-Class 3rd gen (2018–present)
- X117 CLA Shooting Brake / GLA crossover (2015–2019)
- H247 GLA-Class 2nd gen (2020–present)
- V177 A-Class saloon / sedan (2018–present)
- W177 A-Class hatchback 4th gen (2018–present)
- W163 M-Class 1st gen (1997–2005)
- W164 M-Class / ML 2nd gen (2005–2011)
- W166 GLE/M-Class 3rd gen (2011–2019)
- V167 GLE 4th gen (2019–present)
- X164 GL-Class 1st gen (2006–2012)
- X166 GLS 2nd gen (2012–2019)
- X167 GLS 3rd gen (2019–present)
- X253 GLC-Class 1st gen (2015–2022)
- X254 GLC-Class 2nd gen (2022–present)
- W460 G-Class (Geländewagen) 1st gen (1979–1991)
- W463 G-Class (1989–present)
- V296 EQE SUV (2022–present)
- Z295 EQE sedan (2021–present)
- V297 EQS SUV (2022–present)
- Z296 EQS sedan (2021–present)
- WDB/WDC WMI – Mercedes-Benz Daimler-Benz, Germany
- 4JG WMI – Mercedes-Benz USA (Tuscaloosa, Alabama)
- Sindelfingen Primary German assembly plant (S/C/E/GLC class)
- Bremen German assembly plant (C-Class, GLC, SLC)
Mercedes AMG codes, AMG package codes and performance designations Expand
AMG model designations follow the pattern: base model + AMG performance level. Numbers (35/43/45/53/63/65) indicate approximate power level tier. "S" suffix indicates higher-output variant. "Black Series" is the most extreme road-legal AMG variant.
- AMG 35 AMG 35 – entry performance (A/CLA/GLA/GLB 35 AMG, M139 engine)
- AMG 43 AMG 43 – mid performance (C/E/GLC/GLE 43 AMG, M276 V6)
- AMG 45 AMG 45 – compact performance (A/CLA/GLA 45, M139 engine)
- AMG 45 S AMG 45 S – higher-output compact performance (421hp)
- AMG 53 AMG 53 – mild hybrid inline-6 (E/CLS/GLE/S 53, M256)
- AMG 63 AMG 63 – V8 Biturbo performance flagship (M177)
- AMG 63 S AMG 63 S – higher-output V8 flagship (up to 630hp)
- AMG 63 S E Performance AMG 63 S E Performance – PHEV performance flagship (800+hp)
- AMG 65 AMG 65 – V12 Biturbo (S/GLS/SL 65, M279)
- AMG GT AMG GT sports car – C190 chassis
- AMG GT S/R/C AMG GT performance variants (S=more power, R=race, C=roadster)
- AMG GT Black Series AMG GT Black Series – most extreme road-legal AMG (720hp)
- AMG GT 4-Door AMG GT 4-Door Coupe – X290 chassis
- AMG SL 43/55/63 AMG SL variants (R232 platform)
- AMG GLC 43/63 AMG GLC variants (X253/X254)
- AMG Sport Package AMG Sport bodykit and interior enhancement (non-AMG model)
- AMG Line AMG Line exterior/interior package (visual only, not full AMG)
- AMG Night Package Gloss black exterior trim elements
- 772 AMG Styling Package – front spoiler, side skirts
- 776 Wider wheel arch for AMG wheels
- 782 AMG spoke wheels 18" with mixed tyres
- 793 AMG double-spoke wheels 19" with mixed tyres
- 760 AMG multi-spoke wheels 18" with mixed tyres
- PANAMERICANA Panamericana grille (AMG 63 S / G63 exclusive grille)
- SPEEDSHIFT AMG SPEEDSHIFT gearbox series designation
- RACE mode AMG RACE drive mode (AMG 45/63 series)
- Drift mode AMG Drift mode (rear-drive AMG models)
- Dynamic Plus AMG Dynamic Plus Package (track-focused suspension)
- TRACK PACE AMG TRACK PACE app (video/data lap timing)
- SV SV – Special Version designation (rare limited editions)
Mercedes market codes, version codes and production identifiers Expand
Market codes on the Data Card identify the destination market, regulatory spec and special production requirements for each vehicle. These are important for understanding equipment differences between the same model sold in different countries.
- 494 U.S. Version (US-Ausführung) – North American specification
- 498 Japanese version (Japan-Ausführung)
- 623 Version for Gulf States (Middle East specification)
- 625 Version for Australia
- 705L United States – market destination identifier
- 7XXL North and South America
- 5XXL Europe
- 839L Japan market
- 537L Great Britain and Northern Ireland
- 264 Licence plate attachment – America (front plate holder)
- 263 Licence plate mounting – Asia/Mexico
- 260 Type designation on trunk lid – elimination (deleted badge)
- 261 Type designation on fender/side – deletion
- 634 Deletion – First Aid Kit (Verbandkasten Wegfall)
- 636 Deletion – Warning Triangle (Warndreieck Wegfall)
- 645 Winter tyres M+S (snow tyres)
- 690 Emergency spare tyre (mini spare)
- 805 Year of Modification (Änderungsjahr) – model year change
- Sindelfingen 63N – Plant control code for Sindelfingen/Graz
- 110 Fuel amount for collection by customer (pre-delivery fuel)
- 524 Paintwork preservation (transport wax protection)
- 668 Packaging for shipping vehicles with tie-down hooks
Mercedes Factory Specification and SA Option Code Decoder
Paste Mercedes SA option codes, engine codes, chassis codes, paint codes, trim names, AMG packages, market codes, or factory equipment references below. This Mercedes decoder helps identify factory options, M and OM engine families, 4MATIC drivetrain systems, paint finishes, interior trim codes, chassis platforms, AMG designations, market specifications, and Mercedes-Benz Data Card equipment.
What Is a Mercedes VIN and How Do You Read It?
A Mercedes VIN is a 17 character Vehicle Identification Number that confirms the exact Mercedes-Benz vehicle you are checking. A Mercedes VIN decoder can help identify the model year, body style, engine family, drivetrain, assembly plant, safety configuration, and original factory specification. If you are checking a C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, GLE, GLC, G-Class, AMG model, EQ model, or older Mercedes chassis, the VIN is the starting point for confirming the real build details before relying on listings, badges, or seller descriptions.
Positions 1 to 3 (Mercedes WMI)
W1K identifies the manufacturer and vehicle origin. Mercedes-Benz VINs can also begin with codes such as WDB, WDD, WDC, 4JG, or other Mercedes-Benz manufacturer identifiers depending on model, market, and assembly location.
Positions 4 to 8 (Mercedes Vehicle Descriptor)
6G6DB describes the vehicle line and core configuration. On Mercedes vehicles, this section can help identify the model series, body style, restraint system, engine class, drivetrain layout, and platform family used for the vehicle.
Position 9 (Check Digit)
9 is the VIN check digit. It helps validate the VIN format and can flag a Mercedes VIN that has been entered incorrectly, mistyped, or altered.
Position 10 (Mercedes Model Year)
N identifies the model year. This matters because Mercedes option codes, AMG packages, engine choices, COMAND/MBUX systems, driver assistance packages, and chassis updates can change significantly between production years.
Position 11 (Mercedes Assembly Plant)
A identifies the factory or assembly plant. Mercedes-Benz production may come from plants such as Sindelfingen, Bremen, Tuscaloosa, Rastatt, or other global Mercedes facilities depending on the vehicle line.
Positions 12 to 17 (Serial Number)
091619 is the unique production sequence number assigned to that specific Mercedes. This final section separates one vehicle from another and helps tie the VIN to the correct Mercedes data card, build sheet, and factory option record.
What Is a Mercedes Build Sheet and How Do You Get One by VIN?
A Mercedes build sheet is the factory record that shows how a specific Mercedes-Benz was originally ordered and built. It links the VIN to the vehicle’s model line, engine, transmission, paint code, interior trim, packages, factory equipment, and Mercedes SA codes assigned to that exact car.
Drivers searching for a Mercedes build sheet by VIN are usually trying to verify the real specification of a C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, GLC, GLE, GLS, G-Class, AMG model, EQ model, or older Mercedes chassis. A Mercedes VIN decoder can confirm the core identity, but the build sheet and SA codes help reveal the factory options that are not always obvious from badges, photos, or sales listings.
Why a Mercedes Build Sheet Matters
Mercedes listings often miss important equipment or use vague descriptions like Premium Package, AMG Line, Driver Assistance, or Burmester audio without proving what the car actually has. A build sheet helps confirm the factory specification, including comfort features, safety systems, suspension, lighting, interior trim, paint finish, and original option packages.
What Mercedes SA Codes Can Tell You
Mercedes SA codes are factory option codes used on the vehicle data card. They can identify equipment such as AIRMATIC, DISTRONIC, PARKTRONIC, COMAND, Burmester audio, panoramic roof options, heated seats, AMG styling, driver assistance features, and market specific equipment.
A Mercedes build sheet typically includes:
- Mercedes SA codes for factory installed options and packages
- Engine family, transmission type, and drivetrain layout
- Model series, chassis code, and platform information
- Paint code, exterior colour, and MANUFAKTUR or designo finishes
- Interior upholstery code, trim material, and cabin specification
- AMG Line, AMG Night Package, AMG performance, and wheel package details
- Driver assistance, safety, lighting, parking, and infotainment systems
- Market version, production details, and equipment tied to that Mercedes VIN
How to Get a Mercedes Build Sheet by VIN
A Mercedes build sheet is usually found through a Mercedes-Benz data card lookup, dealer VIN lookup, factory records, or a decoder that can interpret Mercedes SA codes. Once the VIN is identified, the data card can show the original order configuration and equipment list for that specific vehicle.
Mercedes Build Sheet vs VIN Decoder
A Mercedes VIN decoder is useful for confirming the model year, manufacturer, body style, engine class, drivetrain, assembly plant, and basic vehicle identity. The build sheet goes deeper by showing the SA codes, packages, paint codes, interior codes, AMG equipment, and factory installed options linked to the exact VIN.
Start by running your Mercedes VIN through the decoder above. Once the vehicle identity is confirmed, use the Mercedes build sheet and SA codes lookup to check the original options, AMG packages, paint code, interior trim, technology features, and factory equipment connected to that VIN.
What Are Mercedes SA Codes and Factory Option Codes?
Mercedes SA codes are factory option identifiers used by Mercedes-Benz to document how a vehicle was originally configured during production. These SA codes appear on the Mercedes data card and help identify the exact factory specification tied to a specific VIN, including engine configuration, transmission type, paint code, interior trim, suspension setup, technology systems, AMG equipment, and optional features.
Unlike trim badges or dealer descriptions, Mercedes SA codes provide a much more accurate picture of the vehicle’s original specification. This is especially useful when researching AMG models, confirming premium option packages, checking rare factory equipment, or verifying the authenticity of higher value Mercedes-Benz vehicles.
What Mercedes SA Codes Can Reveal
Mercedes SA codes can identify original factory features such as AIRMATIC suspension, DISTRONIC adaptive cruise control, Burmester audio systems, panoramic sunroof options, AMG Line packages, AMG Night Package equipment, COMAND or MBUX infotainment systems, heated and ventilated seats, driver assistance technology, and factory wheel and trim upgrades.
Why Mercedes Factory Specification Data Matters
Many used Mercedes listings contain incomplete or incorrect equipment information, especially on vehicles with large optional equipment lists. Mercedes build data and SA codes tied to the VIN help verify whether the car genuinely left the factory with specific luxury, performance, technology, or AMG related equipment installed from new.
Useful Across Modern and Classic Mercedes Models
Mercedes factory option data is valuable for both modern and classic vehicles. Owners, buyers, collectors, and restorers often use SA codes and build information to research originality, identify correct factory equipment, confirm chassis details, validate AMG specifications, or verify historically significant Mercedes-Benz vehicles.
Mercedes Build Sheet and VIN Decoder Connection
A Mercedes VIN decoder helps confirm the vehicle identity, including the model year, platform, engine family, and production information. Mercedes build sheets and SA codes go further by showing the exact factory options, paint codes, interior materials, technology systems, and equipment configuration assigned to that VIN.
Important Information About Mercedes SA Codes
Mercedes SA codes and factory specification data can vary by production year, market region, chassis generation, and trim level. Some features may have been optional on one model and standard on another. Always cross reference important factory equipment with the exact Mercedes VIN, data card, and available production documentation whenever possible.
How to Find Your Mercedes Factory Options List and SA Codes
There are several ways to research the original specification of a Mercedes-Benz vehicle. Depending on the production year and available records, you may be able to identify factory installed equipment using the VIN, Mercedes SA codes, data card information, dealer records, production labels, or factory specification databases tied to the chassis number.
Mercedes VIN Decoder and Build Sheet Data
A Mercedes VIN decoder is usually the first step when researching a vehicle specification. VIN lookups can help identify the model year, engine family, transmission type, chassis platform, drivetrain configuration, production information, and factory build data connected to that exact Mercedes VIN.
Mercedes SA Codes and Data Cards
Mercedes SA codes appear on the factory data card and identify the original options and packages fitted during production. These codes can reveal equipment such as AMG Line packages, AIRMATIC suspension, DISTRONIC systems, Burmester audio, panoramic roof options, COMAND or MBUX systems, interior trim upgrades, and factory technology packages.
Mercedes Dealer and Factory Records
Mercedes-Benz dealers may be able to access factory records using the VIN or chassis number. These records can sometimes provide detailed information about paint codes, interior upholstery, wheel specifications, optional packages, market version equipment, and original production configuration.
Door Stickers and Mercedes Data Plates
Many Mercedes models include factory labels, VIN stickers, and identification plates that contain useful production information. Depending on the vehicle generation, these labels may help confirm paint codes, chassis identifiers, weight specifications, market versions, and manufacturing details linked to the VIN.
Mercedes Diagnostic and Coding Systems
Advanced Mercedes diagnostic tools and coding systems can sometimes identify configuration data stored within vehicle control modules. This may help verify optional features, software activated equipment, suspension settings, driver assistance systems, or factory technology configurations installed on the vehicle.
Comparing Multiple Mercedes Specification Sources
The most accurate Mercedes specification research usually comes from combining multiple information sources together. VIN decoder results, SA codes, build sheets, dealer records, diagnostic systems, and physical production labels can all help create a clearer picture of the vehicle’s original factory specification.
Mercedes SA codes, factory options, and equipment availability can vary significantly by model generation, market region, trim level, and production year. Always verify important specification details against the exact Mercedes VIN and available production records whenever possible, especially on AMG, MANUFAKTUR, limited production, or collector focused Mercedes-Benz models.
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