Author: Radomskyi Maksym VasyliovychThe Mercedes-Benz C-Class W205 (sedan, 2014–2021) can be brought visually closer to the new W206 AMG or to the C63 AMG with a ready-made kit: the bumpers and grille are replaced, and in the extended sets—the hood and fenders as well. The body shell, interior, engine, and electronics remain from the W205. DD Tuning’s catalog includes a “to W206 AMG” facelift kit and several C63-style body kits from GBT. Below is how these options differ in contents and what to clarify before ordering.
Contents
- How the W205 differs from the W206 and C63 AMG
- What the “to W206 AMG” facelift kit gives you
- Which C63 kits are available for the W205 and how they differ
- Will a facelift bumper fit a 2014–2018 W205
- What to do about headlights and taillights
- What to check before ordering
How the W205 differs from the W206 and C63 AMG
Mercedes-Benz unveiled the W205 on December 16, 2013; the sedan was produced from February 2014 to June 2021. The 2018 facelift brought standard LED headlights and new rear lights with C-shaped light guides. The successor, the W206, was shown on February 23, 2021. A true C63 AMG in the W205 body had a 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8—476 hp, and 510 hp in the C63 S version; in the W206 it was replaced by the hybrid AMG C 63 S E Performance with a 2.0-liter four-cylinder and a total of 680 hp.
| Parameter (sedan) | W205 | W206 |
|---|---|---|
| Model years | 2014–2021, 2018 facelift | from 2021 |
| Length | 4686 mm | 4751 mm |
| Width | 1810 mm | 1820 mm |
| Height | 1442 mm | 1438 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2840 mm | 2865 mm |
The W206 is 65 mm longer, but in width and height the bodies are nearly identical. That is why the W206 “face” on a W205 looks natural, while the silhouette, doors, glass, and roof remain from the W205—it is a styling conversion, not a new generation. The same applies to the C63: the kit gives the AMG look, but not the wider tracks, brakes, or engine of an original C63.
What the “to W206 AMG” facelift kit gives you
The to W206 AMG facelift kit (GBT) is intended for the C-Class W205 2014–2021. According to the product page: material—composite polypropylene (PP), installation in factory mounting points, parts are supplied ready for painting. The list of parts is not specified on the page, so confirm the contents—front headlights, rear taillights, hood, fenders—with a manager before payment.
What you should know about this kind of conversion:
- only the exterior changes—the interior, instrument panel, and multimedia remain from the W205;
- parts are first test-fitted unpainted: the gaps depend on fitment, and at this stage you can see whether any adjustment is needed;
- if the kit includes optics from a different generation, plan for an auto electrician’s work—connectors and coding are checked on the specific car.
Which C63 kits are available for the W205 and how they differ
If the goal is the C63 AMG look rather than a new generation, the selection is broader. All kits below are GBT, composite polypropylene (PP), supplied for painting, installation in factory mounting points. The contents are listed based on the “Package contents” field on the product pages.
| Kit | What’s included per the product page | Who it’s for |
|---|---|---|
| With hood and fenders (C63 AMG) | front bumper in C63 2018–2021 design, Panamericana GT grille with a cutout for the camera, aluminum fenders C63 AMG Style (2 pcs.), aluminum hood C63 AMG Style, rear diffuser with Silver tips | for those who want the most complete C63 look: on a real C63, the hood and front fenders are unique, and this set replaces them |
| With full rear bumper (AMG C63 2014–2018) | front bumper C63 2014–2018, rear bumper for diffuser, AMG Silver grille without camera, rear diffuser C63 2014–2018 | for those with a stock rear bumper who need to change both ends of the car |
| Black Mamba C63GT with full rear bumper | complete front bumper assembly in C63 GT design, rear bumper for diffuser, rear diffuser with Silver tips | for those who prefer the C63 GT front-end design |
| With diffuser (AMG C63 2018–2021) | front bumper C63 2018–2021, Panamericana GT grille with camera, rear diffuser with Silver tips | for those who need the facelift C63 front end without the hood and fenders |
An important nuance regarding the rear diffuser: a C63-style diffuser is designed for the matching rear bumper for diffuser, not for the stock one. In the kits “with full rear bumper”, that bumper is included. In the kit with hood and fenders, the package-contents field does not include the rear bumper, but the description on the same page mentions it—so before ordering, уточніть whether it is included and whether side skirts are included. The rest of the kits are in the body kit sets for W205 section.
The C63 AMG Style hood and fenders differ from stock and from C43-style parts, so they are replaced as a pair. They also mean more work: the fenders and hood, like the bumpers, are test-fitted before painting, and the gaps are adjusted on the car.
Will a facelift bumper fit a 2014–2018 W205
Yes. The 2018–2021 facelift front bumper fits the pre-facelift W205 from 2014–2018 as well. Kits where the bumper is in the C63 2018–2021 design are also intended for the entire W205 range 2014–2021.
It is different with the lip spoiler: the lip is selected not by the car’s model year, but by the bumper that is actually installed. If a 2016 W205 already has a facelift bumper installed, choose a lip for the facelift; if it has the stock pre-facelift bumper, choose a lip for 2014–2018. Splitters and trims also differ by bumper version (AMG Line, C43, base), so before ordering, send the manager a photo of the front end. Lips and trims are in the W205 front bumper tuning section; these parts, unlike bumpers, are made of ABS plastic or carbon.
The same applies to the grille: it must match the installed bumper, the presence of a front camera, and Distronic. Not every grille has a camera cutout.
What to do about headlights and taillights
A new-design bumper with old halogen optics looks unfinished. For the W205, there are separate front headlights: FullLed with control units—separate versions for cars with factory halogen and with factory LED, Maybach, as well as facelift optics without control units. The set for a halogen car and an LED car is different, so first determine what you have installed.
Rear lights come in pre-facelift and facelift designs. For some cars they connect “plug-and-play”, but on U.S. versions repinning and coding may be required. The taillights are sold as a pair.
What to check before ordering
- Body. The kits are designed for the W205 sedan. The C205 coupe has a different rear bumper and diffuser; there are separate sets for it.
- Trim level. Avantgarde, AMG Line, C43—this affects the grille, lip, and mounting hardware.
- Contents. Check the product page to see whether the grille, side skirts, tips, and rear bumper are included. The emblem is usually not included with bumpers and grilles.
- Sensors. Parking sensors, front camera, Distronic—these require the appropriate cutouts and mounts.
- Painting. The sequence is the same for all kits: test fit without paint, set the gaps, paint, final installation.
Look for the W206-style kit in the facelift kits for W205 section. The kit can be installed at DD Tuning’s network of certified service centers—the manager will point you to the nearest one.
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How it works
- Determine the body, year, and trim Make sure it is a W205 sedan, and identify the trim: Avantgarde, AMG Line, or C43. Send the manager photos of the front and rear.
- Choose the style W206 AMG — a new bumper design; C63 — the AMG look, with or without hood and fenders.
- Check the kit contents Check whether the rear bumper, grille, side skirts, exhaust tips, headlights, and taillights are included, and whether there are cutouts for the camera and parking sensors.
- Match the lights and lip Choose the headlights according to the factory halogen or LED, and the lip according to the bumper actually installed.
- Test-fit before painting In the service center, the parts are installed without paint, the gaps are aligned, then they are painted and finally mounted.
Pros and cons
The look of W206 AMG or C63 without replacing the car
Installation in the factory mounting points
Bumpers made of composite polypropylene (PP) — resilient to minor impacts
The facelift front bumper also fits W205 2014–2018
There is an extended C63 kit with aluminum hood and fenders
The interior, doors, and hardware remain from the W205 — it is a styling conversion
All parts require test fitting, gap adjustment, and painting
Headlights from a different generation may require an auto electrician and coding
The set for "in W206 AMG" does not list the contents in the product card — this needs to be clarified
The kits are designed for the sedan, not the C205 coupe
