Used Mercedes-Benz B-Class Front Grille

The B-Class has been through two main generations sold in the UK: the W245 (2005–2011) and the W246 (2012–2018), with the W246 receiving a facelift in 2015 that updated the front-end styling including the grille and bumper. Parts from one generation will not cross to the other, so always match the generation first. Within each generation, confirm the exact pre- or post-facelift period with the breaker against your registration.

These two cars sit either side of the W246 facelift in 2015, so the front-end styling changed and the grilles may well differ. Both are W246 generation cars, but whether the specific grille panel interchanges across that 2015 facelift boundary is something you should confirm with the breaker against your registration before buying. Quoting your reg gives the breaker the best chance of identifying the correct part.

No — engine choice makes no difference to front grille fitment on the B-Class; the front-end panels are shared across petrol, diesel, and electric (B 250 e) variants within the same generation and facelift period. Focus instead on the generation (W245 or W246) and whether your car is pre- or post-facelift. Your registration number will let a breaker confirm this instantly.

Trim level does not affect the fundamental fitment of the front grille on the B-Class — SE, Sport, and AMG Line all share the same generation and facelift boundaries. However, you may notice cosmetic differences such as chrome detailing levels or gloss-black finishes between trims, so if matching appearance is important to you, mention your trim to the breaker. Fitment-wise, though, trim alone is not a barrier.

Both 2009 and 2011 sit within the W245 generation (2005–2011), which did not receive a significant facelift that changed the front grille, so a grille from either year should be from the same front-end design. That said, confirm the specific part with the breaker against both registrations to be sure there are no minor mid-cycle changes. Never assume fitment without verification from the supplying dismantler.

No — the W245 (2005–2011) and W246 (2012–2018) are entirely different generations with different front-end designs, so their grilles are not interchangeable. Always match the generation before anything else, then narrow down the facelift period within that generation. A breaker will be able to confirm the correct part using your registration.