What the W202 shares with its 1990s relations, the W210 E-Class and the W208 CLK above all. Always confirm by part number across the facelift split.
SYSTEM BY SYSTEM
| System | Donor models | Notizen |
|---|---|---|
| Engines (M111 / M104 / M112) | W210 E-Class, W208 CLK, R170 SLK | The four- and six-cylinder units are shared widely across the mid-1990s range; ancillaries and service parts cross over. |
| Front suspension & steering | W210 E-Class, W208 CLK | The W202 shares much of its front geometry with the W210/W208 family; many arms, bushes and links interchange. |
| Electrical & switchgear | W210, W208, R170 | Switches, relays, climate and cluster parts are common across the era. Check part numbers for facelift splits. |
| Bremsen | W210 (smaller engines), C43 uses uprated kit | Standard front discs and calipers share with early W210; AMG cars use their own larger setup. |
| Interior trim | W208 CLK | The CLK is the platform sibling; seats, door cards and console parts often cross over with trim-colour care. |
| Cooling & ancillaries | W210, W208 | Radiators, expansion tanks and pumps follow the engine, so they track the W210/W208 sharing the same unit. |
| Automatic gearbox (722.4 / 722.6) | W201, W124 | The four-speed 722.4 was carried over from the W201; the later 722.6 five-speed is shared with the W210/W208. |
| Rear multi-link axle | W201 (origin) | The five-link rear suspension is inherited from the 190E, so geometry parts and many bushes trace back to the W201. |
| Alternator voltage regulator | W124 | The regulator (and other Bosch charging parts) interchanges with period W124 cars running the same alternator. |
