Mercedes-Benz B-Class Clutch Replacement Parts

Only some B-Class variants have a traditional clutch: those fitted with a manual gearbox do, while the majority of B-Class models sold in the UK came with a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic (7G-DCT) or CVT, which use their own internal clutch packs rather than a conventional friction clutch assembly. If your B-Class has a manual gearbox, a clutch kit (friction plate, pressure plate, and release bearing) is a real and searchable part; if it has an automatic or dual-clutch transmission, you will not find a conventional clutch for it. Check your V5 or a VIN check to confirm your gearbox type before searching.

The B-Class runs across two main generations: the first-generation W245, produced from 2005 to 2011, and the second-generation W246, produced from 2011 to 2018 with a facelift in 2014. These two generations are entirely different platforms with different engines and gearboxes, so a clutch from a W245 will not cross to a W246 under any circumstances. Always confirm which generation you have before approaching a breaker.

No — 2010 is the last full year of the first-generation W245, while a 2012 car is second-generation W246, and these share no drivetrain components including the clutch. Even if both happened to have a manual gearbox and a similar engine displacement, the clutch assemblies are matched to different gearbox and engine combinations across that generation boundary. Confirm your generation and engine code with your breaker so they can source from the correct donor vehicle.

Yes, the badge reflects different engine variants — and for a mechanical component like a clutch, it is actually the engine code rather than the badge that determines fitment. Two cars both badged B200 could have different engine codes if production or specification changed, so the engine code from your V5 or a VIN decoder is the single most useful detail you can give a breaker. Supply the engine code alongside the gearbox type and the breaker will be able to match the correct clutch from a donor car.

No — trim level has no effect whatsoever on clutch fitment; SE, Sport, and AMG Line are cosmetic and equipment packages, not mechanical variants. What matters is your engine code, fuel type (petrol or diesel), and whether you have a manual gearbox. Give your breaker your engine code and registration rather than your trim name and they will have everything they need to find the right part.

No — petrol and diesel engines of the same era use different clutch assemblies sized and rated for different torque outputs and flywheel configurations, even within the same generation. This is why the engine code is so important: it immediately tells the breaker both the fuel type and the exact specification needed. Always confirm your engine code before asking a breaker to pull a clutch from a donor vehicle.