Cheap Mercedes-Benz CLA Gear Stick

The CLA uses a column-mounted or stalk-style gear selector rather than a traditional floor-mounted gear stick — this applies across all CLA variants, including the W117 (2013–2019) and C118 (2019–present) generations, because all CLA models are fitted with Mercedes' 7G-DCT dual-clutch or 8G-DCT automatic gearbox as standard in the UK market. There is no manual gearbox option on the CLA, so there is no conventional floor-mounted gear stick on any variant. If you are looking for the gear selector stalk or the rotary/stalk controller, that is the part you need to search for instead.

The 2016 car falls within the first-generation W117 (2013–2019), while a 2019 car could be either a late W117 or the newly introduced second-generation C118, which launched in 2019 — so you need to confirm which generation your car is before sourcing a part. The W117 and C118 use different platforms and different gearbox generations (7G-DCT versus 8G-DCT), so the selector stalks are unlikely to be interchangeable across that boundary. Confirm your exact generation and engine code with the breaker against your registration before ordering.

Trim level — whether Sport, AMG Line, or the performance AMG variants — does not affect the fundamental mechanical fitment of the gear selector stalk, as this follows the gearbox type and engine code rather than the badge on the car. You may find cosmetic differences such as paddle-shift extensions or different stalk finishes between trim levels, so the used part may look slightly different to your original even if it is mechanically compatible. Always quote your engine code and registration to the breaker to confirm the correct unit.

The most important details are your engine code (found on your V5C or via a VIN check), your exact model generation (W117 or C118), and your registration number — the engine code matters more than the badge or fuel type alone, since different engine variants within the same generation can use different gearbox configurations. Fuel type (petrol or diesel) is also worth confirming, as gearbox setup can vary. Provide your registration to the breaker so they can verify the correct part against your specific car.

The CLA Shooting Brake (X117) shares its platform and drivetrain configurations with the W117 saloon-bodied CLA, so where engine codes and gearbox types match, the selector stalk may well be the same unit — body style does not affect this mechanical component. However, you should confirm this directly with the breaker against both registrations, as ancillary and mounting details can vary mid-production in ways that are difficult to verify without checking the specific parts. Do not assume fitment based on body style alone.

Mercedes does share components across platforms, and where the same gearbox generation is used — for example, the 7G-DCT — there is a possibility of parts compatibility with other models using the same unit, but this is not something to assume without verification. The CLA's compact platform (MFA/MFA2) differs from the rear-wheel-drive C-Class platform, so cross-model fitment is uncertain. Route this question to your breaker with both engine codes and registrations so they can check part numbers before you buy.