Cheap Mercedes-Benz B-Class Aerial

Yes, all variants of the Mercedes-Benz B-Class (W245, 2005–2011, and W246, 2012–2018) were fitted with a roof-mounted aerial as standard. The aerial is a short fin-style unit on the W246 generation and a more traditional mast or stub style on the earlier W245. Both generations have the aerial regardless of engine or trim level.

The W245 (2005–2011) and W246 (2012–2018) are different generations with different body designs, and the aerials are not the same unit. A 2009 W245 aerial is very unlikely to be a straight swap onto a W246 because the mounting point, connector, and fin profile differ between generations. Stick to sourcing a W246 aerial for a 2014 car, and confirm the exact connector type with the breaker against your registration to be sure.

Trim level does not affect which aerial is fitted — the aerial is the same unit across SE, Sport, and AMG Line variants within the same generation. The only meaningful splits are the generation (W245 or W246) and, on the W246, whether the car has a facelift (which arrived around 2014) — confirm with the breaker if you want to know whether the facelift changed the aerial design on your specific car. You may notice cosmetic differences in fin colour or finish between donor cars depending on body colour, but electrically and mechanically the part is shared across trims.

Both sit within the same W246 generation and the aerial location and design are broadly consistent across the run. However, whether a pre-facelift unit is a confirmed straight swap onto a post-facelift car is worth checking directly with the breaker against your registration, as minor detail changes can occur at a facelift. In most cases buyers find it compatible, but it is not something we can guarantee.

No — engine choice, whether petrol, diesel, or the electric drive variant, does not determine which aerial is fitted. Fitment is driven by the generation (W245 or W246) and body design, not the drivetrain. Simply match the generation of the donor car to your own and you are looking in the right area.

Give the breaker your full registration so they can confirm the exact generation and model year of the donor car. It is also worth mentioning the body colour of your car if you want the fin to match, since aerials on these cars are often colour-coded. If your car has DAB or navigation as standard, let the breaker know so they can check the donor car's aerial and connector are compatible with your setup.