Used Mercedes-Benz CLS Bulkhead

The CLS ran across two main generations: the first-generation C219 from 2004 to 2010, and the second-generation C218 from 2011 to 2018 with a facelift in 2014. The bulkhead is a generation-specific pressing, so a C219 bulkhead will not fit a C218 and vice versa. Always confirm which generation your car is before sourcing a used bulkhead from a breaker.

Both sit within the same C218 generation, and the core bulkhead structure is generally shared across the facelift boundary. However, mid-generation pressing changes can occasionally affect fitment, so you should confirm the exact part against your registration with the breaker before buying. Never assume a fit across that 2014 boundary without the breaker verifying it directly.

Trim level — whether that's a standard CLS, AMG Line, or any other specification — does not affect bulkhead fitment; the structural pressing is the same across trims on the same generation. You may find cosmetic or interior finishing differences when you come to refit, but the bulkhead itself interchanges freely between trim levels on matching-generation cars. Focus your search on getting the correct generation (C219 or C218) rather than matching the trim.

The CLS Shooting Brake (estate body style) was offered on the C218 platform alongside the four-door coupe, but the body styles differ structurally and the bulkheads are not interchangeable between them. Body style is the first question to settle when sourcing a bulkhead, so make sure you specify clearly to the breaker whether your car is the Shooting Brake or the coupe. Confirm the exact part against your registration to be safe.

All three years fall within the first-generation C219 (2004–2010), so the platform is consistent across that range. In principle the bulkhead should be compatible, but confirm with the breaker against your specific registration in case of any mid-run pressing changes that aren't widely documented. Engine or trim differences between those years will not affect fitment.

No — engine specification (whether petrol, diesel, or AMG variants) has no bearing on bulkhead fitment for the CLS. What matters is the generation: C219 (2004–2010) or C218 (2011–2018), and for the C218, whether it is the four-door coupe or the Shooting Brake. Tell the breaker your registration and body style and they can confirm the correct part.