Mercedes-Benz Part Number: 0031598103
Other Part Numbers: 0031599403, 0041591903, 0041595003
Bosch Part Number: 0242230500
Trade Part Number: FR8DPP33+

Brand: Bosch Made in Germany
Quality: OEM
Warranty: 24 months
Internet:  http://www.bosch-automotive.com

Criteria
Model year to: 03.2006
Spark Plug: Two identical spark plugs per cylinder
Electrode Gap: 1.0 mm
Tightening Torque: 28 Nm
Tightening degree 90 °
Outer Thread: 14 mm
Thread Pitch: 1.25 mm
Thread Length: 19 mm
Spanner size: 16
Connector type: Gewindebolzen M4
Spark Position: 3 mm
Number of Poles: 1 terminal

How To Tell It Needs Replacement
Symptoms of Bad or Failing Spark Plugs 
Slow Acceleration - The most common cause of poor acceleration on most vehicles is a problem in the ignition system. 
Poor Fuel Economy - When a spark plug works correctly, it helps burn fuel efficiently in the combustion cycle. 
Engine Misfiring or Difficulty Starting Engine - Failed or failing spark plugs can damage your vehicle's engine! 

For the following vehicles
Vehicle Model year kW HP cc Design
C-CLASS T-Model (S203) C 320 4-matic (203.284)
Model year to: 06.2005
Spark Plug: Two identical spark plugs per cylinder
More information 07.2002 - 08.2007 160 218 3199 Wagon
C-CLASS Coupe (CL203) C 320 (203.764)
Model year to: 05.2005
Spark Plug: Two identical spark plugs per cylinder
More information 09.2002 - 05.2008 160 218 3199 Coupe
CLK (C208) 320 (208.365)
Spark Plug: Two identical spark plugs per cylinder
More information 06.1997 - 06.2002 160 218 3199 Coupe
CLK (C208) 430 (208.370)
Model year from - to: 09.1999 - 04.2002
Spark Plug: Two identical spark plugs per cylinder
Model year to: 08.1999
More information 07.1998 - 06.2002 205 279 4266 Coupe
CLK (C208) 55 AMG (208.374)
Engine Code: M 113.984
Model year to: 04.2002
Spark Plug: Two identical spark plugs per cylinder
More information 08.1999 - 06.2002 255 347 5439 Coupe
CLK (C208) 5.4
Model year from - to: 05.1999 - 04.2002
Spark Plug: Two identical spark plugs per cylinder
More information 10.1998 - 07.2002 260 354 5439 Coupe
CLK Convertible (A208) 320 (208.465)
Spark Plug: Two identical spark plugs per cylinder
More information 03.1998 - 03.2002 160 218 3199 Convertible
CLK Convertible (A208) 430 (208.470)
Model year from: 09.1999
Spark Plug: Two identical spark plugs per cylinder
More information 09.1998 - 03.2002 205 279 4266 Convertible
CLK Convertible (A208) 55 AMG (208.474)
Model year from: 09.2001
Spark Plug: Two identical spark plugs per cylinder
More information 01.2000 - 03.2002 255 347 5439 Convertible
CLK (C209) 240 (209.361)
Model year to: 03.2005
Spark Plug: Two identical spark plugs per cylinder
More information 06.2002 - 05.2009 125 170 2597 Coupe
CLK (C209) 320 (209.365)
Model year to: 03.2005
Spark Plug: Two identical spark plugs per cylinder
More information 06.2002 - 05.2009 160 218 3199 Coupe
CLK (C209) 500 (209.375)
Model year to: 07.2006
Spark Plug: Two identical spark plugs per cylinder
More information 06.2002 - 05.2009 225 306 4966 Coupe
CLK Convertible (A209) CLK 240 (209.461)
Model year to: 03.2005
Spark Plug: Two identical spark plugs per cylinder
More information 02.2003 - 03.2010 125 170 2597 Convertible
CLK Convertible (A209) CLK 320 (209.465)
Model year to: 03.2005
Spark Plug: Two identical spark plugs per cylinder
More information 02.2003 - 03.2010 160 218 3199 Convertible
C-CLASS (W202) C 240 (202.026)
Model year to: 04.2000
Spark Plug: Two identical spark plugs per cylinder
More information 06.1997 - 05.2000 125 170 2398 Sedan
C-CLASS (W202) C 280 (202.029)
Model year from: 09.1997
Spark Plug: Two identical spark plugs per cylinder
More information 06.1997 - 05.2000 145 197 2799 Sedan
C-CLASS (W202) C 43 AMG (202.033)
Model year from - to: 09.1999 - 04.2000
Spark Plug: Two identical spark plugs per cylinder
Model year to: 08.1999
More information 08.1997 - 05.2000 225 306 4266 Sedan
C-CLASS T-Model (S202) C 240 T (202.086)
Spark Plug: Two identical spark plugs per cylinder
More information 06.1997 - 09.2000 125 170 2398 Wagon
C-CLASS T-Model (S202) C 240 T (202.088)
Model year to: 02.2001
Spark Plug: Two identical spark plugs per cylinder
More information 09.2000 - 03.2001 125 170 2597 Wagon
C-CLASS T-Model (S202) C 280 T (202.089)
Model year to: 02.2001
Spark Plug: Two identical spark plugs per cylinder
More information 06.1997 - 03.2001 145 197 2799 Wagon
C-CLASS T-Model (S202) C 43 AMG (202.093)
Model year to: 02.2001
Spark Plug: Two identical spark plugs per cylinder
More information 08.1997 - 03.2001 225 306 4266 Wagon
C-CLASS (W203) C 240 (203.061)
Model year to: 05.2005
Spark Plug: Two identical spark plugs per cylinder
More information 05.2000 - 02.2007 125 170 2597 Sedan
C-CLASS (W203) C 240 4-matic (203.081)
Model year to: 06.2005
Spark Plug: Two identical spark plugs per cylinder
More information 07.2002 - 02.2007 125 170 2597 Sedan
C-CLASS (W203) C 320 (203.064)
Model year to: 05.2005
Spark Plug: Two identical spark plugs per cylinder
More information 05.2000 - 02.2007 160 218 3199 Sedan
C-CLASS (W203) C 320 4-matic (203.084)
Model year to: 06.2005
Spark Plug: Two identical spark plugs per cylinder
More information 07.2002 - 02.2007 160 218 3199 Sedan
C-CLASS T-Model (S203) C 240 (203.261)
Model year to: 05.2005
Spark Plug: Two identical spark plugs per cylinder
More information 03.2001 - 08.2007 125 170 2597 Wagon
C-CLASS T-Model (S203) C 240 4-matic (203.281)
Model year to: 06.2005
Spark Plug: Two identical spark plugs per cylinder
More information 07.2002 - 08.2007 125 170 2597 Wagon
C-CLASS T-Model (S203) C 320 (203.264)
Model year to: 05.2005
Spark Plug: Two identical spark plugs per cylinder
More information 03.2001 - 08.2007 160 218 3199 Wagon
C-CLASS T-Model (S203) C 320 4-matic (203.284)
Model year to: 06.2005
Spark Plug: Two identical spark plugs per cylinder
More information 07.2002 - 08.2007 160 218 3199 Wagon
CLK Convertible (A209) CLK 500 (209.475)
Model year to: 07.2006
Spark Plug: Two identical spark plugs per cylinder
More information 02.2003 - 03.2010 225 306 4966 Convertible
CLS (C219) CLS 500 (219.375)
Model year to: 04.2006
Spark Plug: Two identical spark plugs per cylinder
More information 10.2004 - 12.2010 225 306 4966 Coupe
E-CLASS (W210) E 240 (210.061)
Model year to: 04.2000
Spark Plug: Two identical spark plugs per cylinder
More information 06.1997 - 08.2000 125 170 2398 Sedan
E-CLASS (W210) E 240 (210.062)
Spark Plug: Two identical spark plugs per cylinder
More information 08.2000 - 03.2002 125 170 2597 Sedan
E-CLASS (W210) E 280 (210.063)
Spark Plug: Two identical spark plugs per cylinder
More information 12.1996 - 03.2002 150 204 2799 Sedan
E-CLASS (W210) E 280 4-matic (210.081)
Model year from: 03.1997
Spark Plug: Two identical spark plugs per cylinder
More information 12.1996 - 03.2002 150 204 2799 Sedan
E-CLASS (W210) E 320 (210.065)
Model year from - to: 09.1997 - 08.1998
Spark Plug: Two identical spark plugs per cylinder
Model year from: 08.1999
Spark Plug: Two identical spark plugs per cylinder
More information 06.1997 - 03.2002 165 224 3199 Sedan
E-CLASS (W210) E 320 4-matic (210.082)
Model year from - to: 09.1997 - 08.1998
Spark Plug: Two identical spark plugs per cylinder
Model year from: 08.1999
Spark Plug: Two identical spark plugs per cylinder
More information 06.1997 - 03.2002 165 224 3199 Sedan
E-CLASS (W210) E 430 (210.070)
Model year from: 09.1997
Spark Plug: Two identical spark plugs per cylinder
More information 06.1997 - 03.2002 205 279 4266 Sedan
E-CLASS (W210) E 430 4-matic (210.083)
Spark Plug: Two identical spark plugs per cylinder
More information 05.1999 - 03.2002 205 279 4266 Sedan
E-CLASS (W210) E 55 AMG (210.074)
Model year from: 09.1999
Spark Plug: Two identical spark plugs per cylinder
Model year to: 08.1999
More information 08.1997 - 03.2002 260 354 5439 Sedan
E-CLASS T-Model (S210) E 240 T (210.261)
Model year from - to: 09.1997 - 01.2003
Spark Plug: Two identical spark plugs per cylinder
More information 06.1997 - 03.2003 125 170 2398 Wagon
E-CLASS T-Model (S210) E 240 T (210.262)
Model year to: 01.2003
Spark Plug: Two identical spark plugs per cylinder
More information 08.2000 - 03.2003 125 170 2597 Wagon
E-CLASS T-Model (S210) E 280 T (210.263)
Model year to: 01.2003
Spark Plug: Two identical spark plugs per cylinder
More information 12.1996 - 03.2003 150 204 2799 Wagon
E-CLASS T-Model (S210) E 280 T 4-matic (210.281)
Model year from - to: 03.1997 - 01.2003
Spark Plug: Two identical spark plugs per cylinder
More information 12.1996 - 03.2003 150 204 2799 Wagon
E-CLASS T-Model (S210) E 320 T (210.265)
Model year from - to: 09.1997 - 08.1998
Spark Plug: Two identical spark plugs per cylinder
Model year from - to: 08.1999 - 01.2003
Spark Plug: Two identical spark plugs per cylinder
More information 12.1996 - 03.2003 165 224 3199 Wagon
E-CLASS T-Model (S210) E 320 T 4-matic (210.282)
Model year from - to: 06.1997 - 02.2003
Spark Plug: Two identical spark plugs per cylinder
More information 12.1996 - 03.2003 165 224 3199 Wagon
E-CLASS T-Model (S210) E 320 T 4-matic (210.282)
Model year from - to: 06.1997 - 02.2003
Spark Plug: Two identical spark plugs per cylinder
More information 12.1996 - 03.2003 165 224 3199 Wagon
E-CLASS T-Model (S210) E 430 T (210.270)
Model year from - to: 09.1997 - 01.2003
Spark Plug: Two identical spark plugs per cylinder
More information 06.1997 - 03.2003 205 279 4266 Wagon
E-CLASS T-Model (S210) E 430 T 4-matic (210.283)
Model year to: 01.2003
Spark Plug: Two identical spark plugs per cylinder
More information 05.1999 - 03.2003 205 279 4266 Wagon
E-CLASS T-Model (S210) E 55 T AMG (210.274)
Model year from - to: 03.1998 - 01.2003
Spark Plug: Two identical spark plugs per cylinder
More information 08.1997 - 03.2003 260 354 5439 Wagon
E-CLASS (W211) E 240 (211.061)
Engine Code: M 112.913
Model year to: 06.2006
Spark Plug: Two identical spark plugs per cylinder
More information 03.2002 - 12.2008 130 177 2597 Sedan
E-CLASS (W211) E 240 4-matic (211.080)
Model year to: 06.2006
Spark Plug: Two identical spark plugs per cylinder
More information 03.2003 - 12.2008 130 177 2597 Sedan
E-CLASS (W211) E 320 (211.065)
Model year to: 03.2005
Spark Plug: Two identical spark plugs per cylinder
More information 03.2002 - 12.2008 165 224 3199 Sedan
E-CLASS (W211) E 320 4-matic (211.082)
Model year to: 03.2005
Spark Plug: Two identical spark plugs per cylinder
More information 03.2003 - 12.2008 165 224 3199 Sedan
E-CLASS (W211) E 500 (211.070)
Model year to: 03.2006
Spark Plug: Two identical spark plugs per cylinder
More information 03.2002 - 12.2008 225 306 4966 Sedan
E-CLASS (W211) E 500 4-matic (211.083)
Model year to: 08.2006
Spark Plug: Two identical spark plugs per cylinder
More information 10.2003 - 12.2008 225 306 4966 Sedan
E-CLASS T-Model (S211) E 240 T (211.261)
Model year to: 03.2005
Spark Plug: Two identical spark plugs per cylinder
More information 03.2003 - 07.2009 130 177 2597 Wagon
E-CLASS T-Model (S211) E 240 T 4-matic (211.280)
Spark Plug: Two identical spark plugs per cylinder
More information 07.2003 - 07.2009 130 177 2597 Wagon
E-CLASS T-Model (S211) E 320 T (211.265)
Model year to: 03.2005
Spark Plug: Two identical spark plugs per cylinder
More information 03.2003 - 07.2009 165 224 3199 Wagon
E-CLASS T-Model (S211) E 320 T 4-matic (211.282)
Model year to: 03.2005
Spark Plug: Two identical spark plugs per cylinder
More information 07.2003 - 07.2009 165 224 3199 Wagon
E-CLASS T-Model (S211) E 500 T (211.270)
Model year to: 03.2006
Spark Plug: Two identical spark plugs per cylinder
More information 10.2003 - 07.2009 225 306 4966 Wagon
E-CLASS T-Model (S211) E 500 T 4-matic (211.283)
Model year to: 08.2006
Spark Plug: Two identical spark plugs per cylinder
More information 10.2003 - 07.2009 225 306 4966 Wagon
S-CLASS (W140) S 420 (140.042)
Model year from - to: 09.1997 - 09.1998
More information 01.1993 - 10.1998 205 279 4196 Sedan
S-CLASS (W220) S 500 4-matic (220.084, 220.184)
Construction Type: <220.184>
Spark Plug: Two identical spark plugs per cylinder
Construction Type: <220.084>
More information 09.2002 - 08.2005 225 306 4966 Sedan
S-CLASS (W220) S 55 AMG (220.073, 220.173)
Construction Type: <220.073>
Model year from - to: 09.2000 - 08.2002
Spark Plug: Two identical spark plugs per cylinder
Construction Type: <220.173>
Model year from - to: 09.2000 - 09.2002
More information 04.1999 - 08.2005 265 360 5439 Sedan
S-CLASS Coupe (C215) CL 500 (215.375)
Spark Plug: Two identical spark plugs per cylinder
More information 03.1999 - 03.2006 225 306 4966 Coupe
S-CLASS Coupe (C215) CL 55 AMG (215.373)
Model year to: 08.2002
Spark Plug: Two identical spark plugs per cylinder
More information 10.1999 - 03.2006 265 360 5439 Coupe
SL (R129) 280 (129.059)
Model year to: 08.2001
Spark Plug: Two identical spark plugs per cylinder
More information 05.1998 - 10.2001 150 204 2799 Convertible
SL (R129) 320 (129.064)
Model year to: 08.2001
Spark Plug: Two identical spark plugs per cylinder
More information 05.1998 - 10.2001 165 224 3199 Convertible
SL (R129) 500 (129.068)
Model year to: 08.2001
Spark Plug: Two identical spark plugs per cylinder
More information 05.1998 - 10.2001 225 306 4966 Convertible
SL (R129) 500 (129.067)
Engine Code: M 119.982
Model year from - to: 09.1997 - 05.1998
More information 09.1992 - 10.2001 235 320 4973 Convertible
SL (R129) 60 AMG (129.067)
Model year to: 06.1998
Engine no. from: ..002263
More information 05.1997 - 10.2001 280 381 5956 Convertible
SL (R129) 600 (129.076)
Engine Code: M 120.983
Model year from - to: 09.1997 - 08.1998
More information 07.1992 - 10.2001 290 394 5987 Convertible
SL (R230) 350 (230.467)
Model year to: 12.2005
Spark Plug: Two identical spark plugs per cylinder
More information 03.2003 - 01.2012 180 245 3724 Convertible
SL (R230) 500 (230.475)
Model year to: 08.2006
Spark Plug: Two identical spark plugs per cylinder
More information 10.2001 - 01.2012 225 306 4966 Convertible
SLK (R170) 320 (170.465)
Model year to: 03.2004
Spark Plug: Two identical spark plugs per cylinder
More information 03.2000 - 04.2004 160 218 3199 Convertible
SLK (R171) 55 AMG (171.473)
Model year to: 08.2005
Spark Plug: Two identical spark plugs per cylinder
More information 06.2004 - 02.2011 265 360 5439 Convertible
M-CLASS (W163) ML 320 (163.154)
Spark Plug: Two identical spark plugs per cylinder
More information 02.1998 - 08.2002 160 218 3199 Closed Off-Road Vehicle
M-CLASS (W163) ML 350
Spark Plug: Two identical spark plugs per cylinder
More information 02.2003 - 06.2005 173 235 3724 Closed Off-Road Vehicle
M-CLASS (W163) ML 350 (163.157)
Model year to: 01.2003
Spark Plug: Two identical spark plugs per cylinder
More information 08.2002 - 06.2005 180 245 3724 Closed Off-Road Vehicle
M-CLASS (W163) ML 430 (163.172)
Model year to: 07.2002
Spark Plug: Two identical spark plugs per cylinder
More information 02.1998 - 06.2005 200 272 4266 Closed Off-Road Vehicle
M-CLASS (W163) ML 500 (163.175)
Engine Code: M 113.965
Spark Plug: Two identical spark plugs per cylinder
More information 09.2001 - 06.2005 215 292 4966 Closed Off-Road Vehicle
M-CLASS (W163) ML 55 AMG (163.174)
Spark Plug: Two identical spark plugs per cylinder
More information 02.2000 - 06.2005 255 347 5439 Closed Off-Road Vehicle
M-CLASS (W164) ML 500 4-matic (164.175)
Model year to: 08.2007
Spark Plug: Two identical spark plugs per cylinder
More information 07.2005 - 12.2011 225 306 4966 Closed Off-Road Vehicle
R-CLASS (W251, V251) R 500 4-matic (251.075, 251.175)
Engine Code: M 113.971
Model year to: 04.2007
Spark Plug: Two identical spark plugs per cylinder
More information 08.2005 - 12.2014 225 306 4966 MPV
G-CLASS (W463) G 320 (463.232, 463.233, 463.244, 463.245)
Model year to: 11.1997
Spark Plug: Two identical spark plugs per cylinder
More information 07.1997 - 158 215 3199 Closed Off-Road Vehicle
G-CLASS (W463) G 500 (463.247, 463.248, 463.249, 463.240, 463.241)
Construction Type: <463.249>
Model year from - to: 09.2001 - 08.2008
Spark Plug: Two identical spark plugs per cylinder
More information 04.1998 - 218 296 4966 Closed Off-Road Vehicle
G-CLASS (W463) G 55 AMG (463.243, 463.246)
Model year from - to: 09.2002 - 03.2004
Spark Plug: Two identical spark plugs per cylinder
More information 04.1999 - 260 354 5439 Closed Off-Road Vehicle
G-CLASS Cabrio (W463) G 320 (463.209)
Model year to: 08.2006
Spark Plug: Two identical spark plugs per cylinder
More information 11.1997 - 158 215 3199 Open Off-Road Vehicle
G-CLASS Cabrio (W463) G 500 (463)
Model year to: 09.2005
Spark Plug: Two identical spark plugs per cylinder
More information 04.1998 - 218 296 4966 Open Off-Road Vehicle
VIANO (W639) 3,0 (639.711, 639.811)
Model year to: 12.2007
Spark Plug: Two identical spark plugs per cylinder
More information 09.2003 - 140 190 3199 MPV
VIANO (W639) 3.2 (639.713, 639.813, 639.815)
Model year to: 12.2007
Spark Plug: Two identical spark plugs per cylinder
More information 09.2003 - 160 218 3199 MPV
VIANO (W639) 3.7 (639.811, 639.813, 639.815)
Spark Plug: Two identical spark plugs per cylinder
More information 06.2004 - 07.2007 165 224 3724 MPV
VIANO (W639) 3.7 (639.815)
Model year to: 08.2007
Spark Plug: Two identical spark plugs per cylinder
More information 06.2004 - 170 231 3724 MPV
S-CLASS (W140) 400 SE, SEL/S420 (140.042, 140.043)
Engine Code: M 119.971;981
Model year to: 05.1993
Engine no. from: ..011674
More information 02.1991 - 10.1998 210 286 4196 Sedan
S-CLASS (W140) S 500 (140.050, 140.051)
Model year from - to: 09.1997 - 09.1998
More information 01.1993 - 10.1998 235 320 4973 Sedan
S-CLASS (W140) S 600 (140.056, 140.057)
Model year to: 09.1998
More information 01.1993 - 10.1998 290 394 5987 Sedan
S-CLASS Coupe (C140) SEC/CL 420 (140.063)
Engine no. from: ..011674
More information 10.1994 - 02.1999 205 279 4196 Coupe
S-CLASS Coupe (C140) 500 SEC / CL 500 (140.070)
Engine Code: M 119.970,980
Model year from - to: 06.1996 - 08.1999
More information 10.1992 - 12.1999 235 320 4973 Coupe
S-CLASS Coupe (C140) SEC/CL 600 (140.076)
Engine Code: M 120.98...<M 120>
Construction Type: <S 600 Coupe>
Model year from - to: 06.1993 - 08.1997
More information 09.1992 - 02.1999 290 394 5987 Coupe
S-CLASS (W220) S 280 (220.063, 220.163)
Model year from: 01.1999
Spark Plug: Two identical spark plugs per cylinder
More information 10.1998 - 08.2005 150 204 2799 Sedan
S-CLASS (W220) S 320 (220.065, 220.165)
Model year to: 08.2002
Spark Plug: Two identical spark plugs per cylinder
More information 10.1998 - 08.2005 165 224 3199 Sedan
S-CLASS (W220) S 350 (220.067, 220.167)
Construction Type: <220.067>
Spark Plug: Two identical spark plugs per cylinder
More information 09.2002 - 08.2005 180 245 3724 Sedan
S-CLASS (W220) S 350 4-matic (220.087, 220.187)
Spark Plug: Two identical spark plugs per cylinder
More information 06.2003 - 08.2005 180 245 3724 Sedan
S-CLASS (W220) S 430 (220.070, 220.170)
Construction Type: <220.170>
Spark Plug: Two identical spark plugs per cylinder
More information 10.1998 - 08.2005 205 279 4266 Sedan
S-CLASS (W220) S 430 4-matic (220.083, 220.183)
Spark Plug: Two identical spark plugs per cylinder
More information 09.2002 - 08.2005 205 279 4266 Sedan
S-CLASS (W220) S 500 (220.075, 220.175, 220.875)
Construction Type: <220.075>
Spark Plug: Two identical spark plugs per cylinder
More information 10.1998 - 08.2005 225 306 4966 Sedan
VITO Bus (W639) 119 (639.701, 639.703, 639.705)
Model year from - to: 10.2003 - 12.2010
Spark Plug: Two identical spark plugs per cylinder
More information 09.2003 - 140 190 3199 Bus
VITO Bus (W639) 122 (639.701, 639.703, 639.705)
Model year from - to: 10.2003 - 12.2010
Spark Plug: Two identical spark plugs per cylinder
More information 09.2003 - 160 218 3199 Bus
VITO Bus (W639) 123 (639.701)
Model year to: 08.2007
Spark Plug: Two identical spark plugs per cylinder
More information 06.2004 - 170 231 3724 Bus
VITO / MIXTO Van (W639) 119 (639.601, 639.603, 639.605)
Model year from - to: 10.2003 - 12.2010
Spark Plug: Two identical spark plugs per cylinder
More information 09.2003 - 140 190 3199 Van
VITO / MIXTO Van (W639) 122 (639.601, 639.603, 639.605)
Model year from - to: 10.2003 - 12.2010
Spark Plug: Two identical spark plugs per cylinder
More information 09.2003 - 160 218 3199 Van
VITO / MIXTO Van (W639) 123 (639.601)
Model year to: 08.2007
Spark Plug: Two identical spark plugs per cylinder
More information 06.2004 - 07.2008 170 231 3724 Van

About The Manufacturer
The world's largest supplier of premium automotive parts, Robert Bosch GmbH is headquartered in Gerlingen, Germany, and consists of more than 350 subsidiaries across 60 countries. Bosch products are officially sold in excess of 150 countries worldwide, supported by an employee group of some 303,000.