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Used radios vary between vehicles - and whether you call it used, second hand or a replacement, matching the right one matters. These are the details breakers need to match the right part to your car - our request form asks them so you only hear from suppliers with the correct part:
The CLS has two main generations: the W219 (2004–2010) and the W218 (2011–2018), and these use different head unit designs, wiring looms, and control systems, so they are not directly interchangeable. Confirm with the breaker that the unit they have matches your exact generation before purchasing.
Both years fall within the W218 generation (2011–2018), but Mercedes introduced a facelift for the W218 around 2014, which can affect the infotainment system fitted. Name your registration to the breaker so they can check whether the specific unit matches your pre- or post-facelift build.
Engine and trim designation do not affect radio fitment on the CLS; what matters is the generation, the head unit type (for example NTG4 versus NTG4.5), and the wiring configuration in your car. A unit from a CLS 250 CDI and a CLS 350 of the same build period may well be compatible, but confirm the exact unit code with the breaker against your registration to be sure.
Mercedes-Benz used shared COMAND and Audio 20 head units across several models of the same era, so there is a reasonable chance of compatibility between the W218 CLS and the contemporary W212 E-Class, for example. However, wiring plugs and software configuration can differ, so you should not assume a straight swap — check the unit part number with the breaker against your registration before buying.
The head unit itself is the same component regardless of body style within the same generation and build period, so a unit from a Shooting Brake is not inherently different to one from a saloon. Confirm the unit type and any fibre-optic or amplifier wiring differences with the breaker, as ancillary audio equipment can vary between cars even of the same model.
Give the breaker your full registration number, which lets them identify your exact generation, facelift status, and the head unit type (such as COMAND Online or Audio 20) your car left the factory with. If you know your current unit's part number, share that too, as it is the most reliable way to match a compatible used replacement.