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Fitment on a used turbo varies by vehicle, so a bit of detail goes a long way. Our request form covers what breakers need to know, so every quote you get back is for the correct part:
The Mercedes CLK ran as the C208 generation from 1997 to 2002, then the C209 generation from 2002 to 2009, with a facelift of the C209 arriving in 2005 – turbos do not cross between C208 and C209 as the engine families differ significantly. Within the C209 generation, whether a pre-2005 turbo fits a post-2005 facelift car depends on the specific engine code rather than the facelift year alone, so confirm the interchange with the breaker against your registration. Your engine code, found on your V5 or via a VIN check, is the single most useful detail to have ready.
The engine code is what matters above everything else – two CLKs from the same year can carry different engines and turbos that will not swap between them. For example, the CLK 270 CDI and CLK 320 CDI are both diesel C209 models but use entirely different units with different turbos. Always check your engine code on your V5 or via a VIN check before getting quotes from a breaker.
No – body style does not affect turbo fitment at all, as the turbo follows the engine, not the roofline. A turbo from a C209 coupé with the same engine code will be mechanically identical to one from a C209 cabriolet. Focus on matching the engine code and fuel type, and ignore the body style entirely.
Trim level does not affect turbo fitment on the CLK – Avantgarde, Elegance, and Sport trims are cosmetic and equipment distinctions only, and the mechanical specification of the turbo is determined by the engine code, not the badge on the boot. A breaker selling a turbo from an Elegance car is no different mechanically to one from an Avantgarde, provided the engine codes match. The trim on the donor car is simply not relevant, so don't let it put you off a good quote.
Gearbox type does not typically change which turbo is fitted to a diesel CLK, as the turbo is part of the engine assembly rather than the drivetrain, but it is still worth mentioning to the breaker whether you have a manual or automatic. The engine code and fuel type are the primary matching criteria. Confirm the exact application with the breaker against your registration to be sure, as ancillary configurations can vary mid-production.
Both years fall within the C209 generation (2002–2009), but 2006 sits in the post-facelift period that began in 2005, which can bring changes to ancillary and mounting arrangements even on the same engine family. The engine code is the starting point – if both cars share the same code, fitment is more likely, but whether the specific turbo assembly crosses the 2005 facelift boundary cleanly is something to confirm with the breaker against your registration. Have both engine codes ready when you contact a breaker.