Second Hand Mercedes-Benz CLS Wheel Hub

The CLS has two main generations: the first-generation C219, produced from 2004 to 2010, and the second-generation C218, produced from 2011 to 2018 with a facelift in 2014. Wheel hubs are generation-specific because the suspension geometry, brake sizes, and bearing configurations differ between C219 and C218 cars, so always give the breaker your exact generation or registration. Using the wrong generation hub is a common and costly mistake, so confirm this before purchasing.

Both sit within the same C218 generation, so fitment is often consistent across the facelift boundary, but Mercedes did introduce running changes to brakes and suspension during this period that can affect hub compatibility. You should confirm with the breaker against your specific registration rather than assuming all C218 hubs are interchangeable across 2014. A good breaker will cross-reference the part number from your reg to be sure.

Engine size can matter here because larger, more powerful variants often run bigger brake assemblies, which in turn affects the hub specification. A 220d and a 350d may not share the same hub even within the same generation, so give the breaker your exact engine variant alongside the year. Never assume a hub from a smaller-engined car will drop straight onto a higher-powered model.

Trim level alone does not determine wheel hub fitment on the CLS; what matters is the generation and engine size rather than whether the car is badged AMG Line, Sport, or a base specification. That said, AMG Line and higher-specification cars may have had larger brake packages fitted as standard, which can influence hub dimensions, so confirm the brake size on your car with the breaker. The hub itself is a structural running-gear component, not a cosmetic item, so trim badging is not a useful guide on its own.

These are different generations with distinct platform architectures, so a C219 hub crossing over to a C218 is very unlikely to be a straight swap. The suspension pickup points, bearing sizes, and brake interfaces changed significantly between generations. Confirm directly with the breaker against both registrations before ordering, as this is exactly the kind of boundary where fitment cannot be assumed.

Yes, this does matter — wheel hubs are handed on many vehicles, meaning the nearside (NS, passenger side) and offside (OS, driver side) can differ, particularly where ABS sensor routing or bearing geometry is concerned. Always specify which side you need when contacting a breaker, and double-check the part against your registration to avoid ordering the wrong one. Getting the side wrong means the part will not seat correctly and could affect braking and wheel bearing performance.