Used Mercedes-Benz CLE Dual Mass Flywheel

The Mercedes-Benz CLE (C236/A236), launched in 2023, is only available with petrol and mild-hybrid petrol engines paired exclusively to a 9G-Tronic automatic gearbox — and dual mass flywheels are a component found on manual gearbox applications; automatic transmissions use a torque converter instead and do not use a dual mass flywheel at all. So no variant of the CLE has ever been fitted with a dual mass flywheel. You will not find this part listed by any breaker for the CLE because it simply was never part of the drivetrain.

Almost certainly yes — this is a common mix-up, particularly if the search was done by engine size or model family rather than drivetrain layout. Because the CLE uses a torque converter automatic, the equivalent service item you may actually need is the torque converter itself, or potentially a flexplate (the automatic's equivalent of a flywheel), which connects the engine to the converter. Ask your breaker specifically for a torque converter or flexplate for the CLE and give them your engine code from your V5C to make sure they quote the right unit.

Even on C-Class and E-Class variants that do have dual mass flywheels — typically older diesels or petrol models paired with manual gearboxes — those parts would not be relevant to a CLE, which has never used a manual gearbox. The CLE shares engine architecture with parts of the C-Class (W206) and E-Class (W214) family, but the absence of a manual gearbox option on the CLE means a dual mass flywheel from any of those models would have no application on your car. If you need drivetrain work on your CLE, speak to a breaker about torque converters or flexplates matched to your specific engine code.

If you are experiencing vibration, shudder on take-off, or drivetrain noise on your CLE, the components worth investigating are the torque converter, the flexplate, or the 9G-Tronic gearbox itself rather than a dual mass flywheel. When contacting a breaker, have your engine code ready — found on your V5C or via a VIN check — as the CLE range includes several petrol variants and the correct torque converter part depends on which engine you have. A good breaker will be able to cross-reference your registration against their stock to find the right automatic drivetrain components.