How much does a timing kit with water pump cost for Mercedes-Benz W124, C-Class (W202 / W203) & E-Class (W210 / W211)?

The price of a quality OEM-grade timing kit (INA, Contitech, SKF, Bosch) for Mercedes-Benz W124, C-Class (W202 / W203) & E-Class (W210 / W211) ranges between 150 – 380 € (complete timing chain kit with tensioner & guides INA / Febi / SWAG).

Engine Timing Belt/Chain & Water Pump Catalog • Years 1985 – 2009

Timing Belt / Chain Mercedes-Benz W124, C-Class (W202 / W203) & E-Class (W210 / W211) – When to Replace Timing Belt / Chain & Water Pump?

Q: When to replace timing belt/chain on Mercedes-Benz W124, C-Class (W202 / W203) & E-Class (W210 / W211) and does it have a timing belt or chain?

U modelu Mercedes-Benz W124, C-Class (W202 / W203) & E-Class (W210 / W211) (1985 – 2009) the timing system depends on the engine: for example 180 / 200 / 230 Kompressor (95 kW / 105 kW / 120 kW / 135 kW) má Timing Chain (with hydraulic tensioner and guide rails). The recommended replacement interval is: 130,000 – 200,000 km (replace immediately if cold-start rattle or P0016 correlation code occurs). Always replace the water pump and coolant together with the timing kit.

Complete timing belt / chain replacement interval overview for Mercedes-Benz W124, C-Class (W202 / W203) & E-Class (W210 / W211) by engine code. Find out whether your engine uses a dry timing belt, timing chain or belt-in-oil (Wet-Belt).

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Timing Belt / Chain Specs by Engine for Mercedes-Benz W124, C-Class (W202 / W203) & E-Class (W210 / W211) (4 engines):

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Engine & Codes	Timing Type	Replacement Interval	Water Pump & Notes
180 / 200 / 230 Kompressor (95 kW / 105 kW / 120 kW / 135 kW) Codes: M111, M271	Timing Chain (with hydraulic tensioner and guide rails)	130,000 – 200,000 km (replace immediately if cold-start rattle or P0016 correlation code occurs)	Timing chain life is greatly extended by changing engine oil every 10,000 – 15,000 km max! Coolant: MB 325.0 / 326.0
200 CDI / 220 CDI (75 kW / 85 kW / 105 kW / 110 kW / 125 kW) Codes: OM 611, OM 646	Timing Chain (with hydraulic tensioner and guide rails)	130,000 – 200,000 km (replace immediately if cold-start rattle or P0016 correlation code occurs)	Timing chain life is greatly extended by changing engine oil every 10,000 – 15,000 km max! Coolant: MB 325.0 / 326.0
250 D / 270 CDI / 300 TD (83 kW / 125 kW / 130 kW) Codes: OM 605, OM 606, OM 612	Timing Chain (with hydraulic tensioner and guide rails)	130,000 – 200,000 km (replace immediately if cold-start rattle or P0016 correlation code occurs)	Timing chain life is greatly extended by changing engine oil every 10,000 – 15,000 km max! Coolant: MB 325.0 / 326.0
320 CDI / 350 CDI V6 (145 kW / 150 kW / 165 kW / 195 kW) Codes: OM 613, OM 648, OM 642	Timing Chain (with hydraulic tensioner and guide rails)	130,000 – 200,000 km (replace immediately if cold-start rattle or P0016 correlation code occurs)	Timing chain life is greatly extended by changing engine oil every 10,000 – 15,000 km max! Coolant: MB 325.0 / 326.0