Cheap Mercedes-Benz A-Class Transfer Box
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Choosing the right used Mercedes-Benz A-Class transfer box
Used transfer boxs vary between vehicles - and whether you call it used, second hand or a replacement, matching the right one matters. These are the details breakers need to match the right part to your car - our request form asks them so you only hear from suppliers with the correct part:
- State whether it's manual or automatic
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Fitment questions
Does the Mercedes-Benz A-Class have a transfer box?
No — the Mercedes-Benz A-Class has never been offered with four-wheel drive in any generation (W168, W169, W176, or W177), so it has never been fitted with a transfer box. The A-Class is a front-wheel-drive car throughout its entire production history, and a transfer box is a component that only exists on four-wheel-drive or part-time 4WD vehicles. If your A-Class has a drivetrain problem, the part you are most likely looking for is a gearbox, a front differential, a driveshaft, or a CV joint — a breaker will be able to help you identify the correct part once you supply your registration or engine code.
I've been quoted a transfer box for my A-Class — could this be a mistake?
Almost certainly yes — no variant of the Mercedes-Benz A-Class, across any trim or engine, was ever built with a transfer box because the model is front-wheel drive only. It is worth going back to whoever quoted the part and clarifying whether they mean a gearbox, differential, or driveshaft, as these are the components that handle drive distribution on a front-wheel-drive car. Supply your registration number or engine code (found on your V5C) to the breaker so they can identify the exact unit your car needs.
What drivetrain parts should I be looking for instead of a transfer box on my A-Class?
Because the A-Class is front-wheel drive, the relevant drivetrain components are the gearbox (manual or automatic depending on your car), the front differential (usually integral to the gearbox housing), and the driveshafts or CV joints that deliver power to each front wheel. The engine code from your V5C is the single most useful piece of information to give a breaker, as it confirms exactly which gearbox and driveshaft variants are compatible with your car. A breaker will be able to cross-reference your registration to find the right used part.
Could any performance or AMG variant of the A-Class have a transfer box?
No — even the high-performance AMG variants of the A-Class, such as the A45 and A35, use a front-wheel-drive or (on later models) an all-wheel-drive system branded as AMG Performance 4MATIC, but this system does not use a traditional transfer box as found on truck-based 4WD vehicles. The AWD hardware on those models is specific to those variants and is quite different from a conventional transfer box, so if you are working on an A45 or A35 and need AWD components, it is best to describe the exact symptom or part location to a specialist breaker who can identify the correct unit.