Mercedes-Benz CLS Sump Replacement Parts

The CLS runs across two main generations: the C219 (2004–2010) and the C218 (2011–2018, with a facelift in 2014). A sump from a C219 is very unlikely to fit a C218 because the engine families changed significantly between generations, so always confirm the exact engine code from your V5 or a VIN check before buying. Within the same generation, the engine code is the key detail - confirm cross-generation fitment directly with the breaker against your registration.

Both the 2013 and 2016 cars sit within the C218 generation (2011–2018), with the facelift arriving in 2014. The facelift was primarily cosmetic, but ancillary and mounting changes can sometimes occur mid-production on mechanical components like the sump, so you cannot assume a straight swap across that 2014 boundary. Share your full engine code with the breaker and ask them to check it directly against your registration to confirm the part will fit.

Trim level itself does not affect sump fitment - what matters is the engine code, not the badge or specification level. A CLS 250 diesel and a CLS 350 petrol use entirely different engines and therefore different sumps, so the engine code tells you everything the badge cannot. If you are sourcing from an AMG variant, note the engine may differ even where displacements look similar, so always cross-check the engine code with the breaker.

The engine code is the single most useful detail you can supply - it is stamped on the engine block and also listed on your V5 logbook or available via a VIN check. For the C218 generation, common codes include engines in the 250 CDI, 350 CDI, 350 petrol, and 500 families, each of which uses a different sump. Give the breaker your full engine code rather than just the displacement or badge name, as this removes any ambiguity.

Fuel type matters significantly - a diesel sump and a petrol sump are not interchangeable on the CLS, as the engine blocks, oil capacities, and pan profiles differ between the two fuel types. Always specify whether your car is diesel or petrol when contacting a breaker, alongside the engine code. Confirming both details together will help the breaker match the correct part to your vehicle.

The CLS C218 shares its platform with the W212 E-Class and some engines were used across both models, which means a sump from the equivalent engine in a W212 may well be compatible. However, ancillary and mounting details can vary between models even where the core engine is shared, so this is not something to assume. Ask the breaker to cross-reference the engine code from your registration against their donor vehicle before purchasing.