Used Mercedes-Benz CLE Fuel Pump

Yes, all CLE variants have a fuel pump, but the type varies by engine: petrol engines (such as the CLE 200 and CLE 300) use a high-pressure direct-injection fuel pump driven by the camshaft as well as a low-pressure in-tank lift pump, while the diesel CLE 220 d uses a high-pressure diesel injection pump. When searching for a used fuel pump, make clear to the breaker whether you need the high-pressure pump, the in-tank lift pump, or both, as these are separate components. Confirming your fuel type and which pump you need before getting quotes will save time.

The Mercedes-Benz CLE (C236 coupe, A236 cabriolet) launched in 2023 as a single first-generation model, replacing both the C-Class Coupe and E-Class Coupe; as of 2025 there has been no facelift or generation change. Because the model is so new and production is still ongoing, it is worth confirming with the breaker that the pump from the donor car matches your exact engine code, as Mercedes can introduce ancillary or mounting changes mid-production without a formal facelift. Your engine code, found on your V5 or via a VIN check, is the most reliable detail to give a breaker.

Despite both being petrol engines, the CLE 200 and CLE 300 use different engine codes (the 200 uses the M254 in a lower state of tune and the 300 uses the M254 in a higher output variant), and the high-pressure fuel pump specification can differ between outputs even within the same engine family. Always quote your exact engine code to the breaker rather than relying on the badge, as the engine code is what determines whether the pump matches. Never assume a same-fuel pump from a different badge will interchange without the breaker confirming it against your registration.

Trim level does not affect fuel pump fitment on the CLE - AMG Line, AMG Line Premium, and any other trim grades are cosmetic and equipment packages only, and the fuel pump is determined entirely by engine code and fuel type. A pump from an AMG Line donor car is mechanically identical to one from a standard-spec car with the same engine code, so do not pay more or less based on trim. Just confirm the engine code matches and let the breaker verify compatibility against your registration.

The CLE shares the M254 petrol and OM654 diesel engine families with the W206 C-Class and W213/W214 E-Class, so there is a genuine possibility of crossover on the fuel pump itself, particularly the high-pressure pump which is mounted on the engine rather than the car body. However, in-tank lift pumps, fuel modules, and associated fittings are often specific to the fuel tank and chassis of each model, so these are less likely to cross over. Give the breaker both the donor car's registration and your own engine code and let them confirm compatibility before buying.

For the high-pressure fuel pump, which sits on the engine, the body style makes no difference at all - a pump from a Cabriolet donor with the same engine code as your Coupe is mechanically equivalent. The in-tank lift pump and fuel module could in theory differ if the fuel tank shape varies between body styles, so confirm this specific point with the breaker against your registration. As long as engine codes match, body style should not be a barrier for the engine-mounted pump.