Second Hand Mercedes-Benz CLA Inlet Manifold

Yes, all CLA variants have an inlet manifold — it is a standard component on both petrol and diesel engines, as every internal combustion engine requires one to distribute air (or air-fuel mixture) to the cylinders. The design and construction of the manifold varies significantly between engine types, so a petrol CLA manifold and a diesel CLA manifold are not interchangeable. Make sure you know your fuel type before searching.

The C117 (first-generation CLA, 2013–2019, facelifted in 2016) and the C118 (second-generation CLA, from 2019) are completely different platforms with different engine families, so the inlet manifolds are not compatible across that boundary. Even where engine displacement looks similar on paper, the engine codes differ between generations and the manifold design follows the engine code, not the badge. Always confirm fitment with the breaker against your exact registration and engine code.

Trim level makes no difference to inlet manifold fitment on the CLA — Sport, AMG Line, Executive, and any other trim all share the same engine hardware for a given engine code. What matters is your engine code, fuel type, and model year, not the badge on the bootlid. Confirm your engine code (found on your V5C or via a VIN check) before contacting a breaker, as that single detail will tell them more than anything else.

The 2016 facelift of the C117 brought some engine revisions alongside cosmetic updates, and whether the inlet manifold crosses that boundary cleanly depends on the specific engine code involved. Because ancillary and mounting changes can occur mid-production without obvious external signs, you should confirm this directly with the breaker against your registration rather than assume it will fit. Providing your full engine code gives the breaker the best chance of finding you the right part.

Yes — the CLA 45 AMG uses a high-output turbocharged four-cylinder engine with a distinct engine code (M133 in the C117 generation, M139 in the C118 generation) that is entirely different from the engines in the CLA 200 or CLA 220, so the inlet manifolds are not interchangeable. Engine code is the deciding factor here, not displacement or turbo fitment alone. Always quote your engine code to the breaker to ensure you get the correct manifold for your specific variant.

Diesel CLA variants across the 220d, 200d, and 180d lines may share the same basic engine family but can differ in tuning state, which sometimes affects manifold specification — the engine code is the only reliable way to confirm compatibility. These variants are close enough that a breaker with the right knowledge may be able to cross-reference them, but you should not assume they are identical without checking. Give the breaker your engine code and registration and let them confirm whether the part is a direct match.