Used Mercedes-Benz CLS Sunroof

The CLS has run across three generations: the first-generation C219 ran from 2004 to 2010, the second-generation C218 ran from 2011 to 2018 with a facelift around 2014, and the third-generation C257 launched in 2018 and is still current. Sunroofs are body-mounted assemblies that are generation-specific, so a C219 sunroof will not fit a C218 or C257. Always confirm the generation of both donor and recipient car with your breaker before buying.

Both a 2013 and a 2016 CLS fall within the second-generation C218 (2011–2018), but the C218 received a facelift in 2014 which may have brought changes to certain body pressings or glass roof assemblies. The generation platform is shared across those years, which is a good starting point, but whether the sunroof assembly and its surrounding panel work interchange across the pre- and post-facelift versions is something you should confirm directly with the breaker against your registration number.

Trim level does not affect sunroof fitment on the CLS — the aperture, frame, and glass dimensions are determined by the body shell and generation, not by whether the car is an SE, Sport, or AMG Line. You may find that panoramic roofs were more commonly specified on higher trims, so when sourcing a used unit make sure the style of roof (single-panel versus panoramic) matches your own car. Your breaker can confirm this against your registration.

The CLS was available with both a standard single-panel electric sunroof and a larger panoramic glass roof depending on specification, and sunroofs were a popular option across all three generations of the model. Not every CLS will have had one fitted from new, so it is worth confirming with your breaker whether the donor car's roof type — single-panel or panoramic — matches what your car originally had, as the two are not interchangeable. Your registration plate will help a breaker identify the correct specification quickly.

No — the C219 and C218 are built on different platforms with different body shells, so the sunroof, frame, and surrounding metalwork from a C219 will not directly transfer to a C218. These are entirely separate generations and parts are not interchangeable between them. Stick to sourcing a sunroof from the same generation as your own car, and let your breaker verify the exact match against your registration.

Yes, body style matters significantly here — the four-door CLS coupe (C218 or C257) and the five-door CLS Shooting Brake (available in the C218 generation) have different rooflines, so their sunroof assemblies and glass panels are not the same. Always specify your body style clearly when contacting a breaker, as a sunroof from a Shooting Brake will not fit a coupe and vice versa. Confirming against your registration is the safest way to ensure you get the right part.