What is Mercedes-Benz factory option code 201?

Rear-Axle Steering (Suspension & Handling): Rear-axle steering that turns the rear wheels for a tighter low-speed turning circle and greater high-speed stability. Standard steering angle, which is model-dependent — roughly 2.5° on the C-Class and GLC, and up to 4.5° on the S-Class, EQS and EQE. Below roughly 60 km/h the rear wheels steer opposite the front wheels to shrink the turning circle; above that speed they steer in the same direction for stability. Confirm code 201 on the datacard — visual inspection cannot reveal it, and it is frequently confused with the extended 10° system (code 216).

Data pulled directly from Mercedes-Benz's factory production database — not estimates.

Mercedes-Benz Code 201
(Rear-Axle Steering)

Rear-Axle Steering is classified under the Suspension & Handling category.

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Rear-Axle Steering is classified under the Suspension & Handling category.

Code 201 - Rear-axle steering that turns the rear wheels for a tighter low-speed turning circle and greater high-speed stability. Standard steering angle, which is model-dependent — roughly 2.5° on the C-Class and GLC, and up to 4.5° on the S-Class, EQS and EQE.

STANDARD CODE IDENTIFIERCode 201

EQUIPMENT CATEGORYSuspension & Handling

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Below roughly 60 km/h the rear wheels steer opposite the front wheels to shrink the turning circle; above that speed they steer in the same direction for stability. Confirm code 201 on the datacard — visual inspection cannot reveal it, and it is frequently confused with the extended 10° system (code 216).

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Mercedes-Benz Models Frequently Optioned with Code 201

W206C-Class W223S-Class W214E-Class W254GLC-Class V295EQE V297EQS

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