Used Mercedes-Benz E-Class Aerial

Fitment depends heavily on which generation your E-Class belongs to: the W124 ran from 1984 to 1997, the W210 from 1995 to 2003, the W211 from 2002 to 2009, the W212 from 2009 to 2016 (facelift 2013), and the W213 from 2016 onwards. Aerials within the same generation are generally the most reliable match, as the mounting points, body apertures, and connector types tend to be consistent across that body shell. If you are looking at an aerial that crosses a generation boundary — for example, a W211 part for a W212 car — confirm compatibility with the breaker against your registration before buying.

The W212 E-Class was facelifted in 2013, and while the body shell remained broadly the same, some trim panels and fittings were revised around that update. In most cases the aerial base, antenna mast, and roof grommet are consistent across the pre- and post-facelift W212, but because specific connector or amplifier details can vary, it is worth confirming with the breaker against your registration to be certain.

Trim level does not affect aerial fitment on the E-Class; the aerial mounting, grommet, and connector are determined by the body generation rather than whether the car is SE, Sport, AMG Line, or Avantgarde. The only cosmetic difference you might notice is that some higher trims had a shark-fin aerial rather than a traditional mast, so make sure the style matches what your car originally had. Confirm the style against your car before ordering from a breaker.

The traditional mast-style aerial and its base are typically mounted in the same roof position across saloon, estate, and coupe body styles within the same generation, so they often interchange. However, the W212 and W213 estates can have additional aerials integrated into the rear screen or roof spoiler for DAB or GPS, which are body-specific and will not transfer from a saloon. Check which type of aerial your car has and confirm with the breaker that the donor vehicle matches your body style.

Mercedes-Benz does share components across its range, and aerials — particularly shark-fin units and standard mast bases — are sometimes common across the C-Class, E-Class, and S-Class of the same era. That said, connector types and amplifier configurations can differ between models, so a direct swap is not guaranteed even if the part looks identical. Ask the breaker to check the part number against your registration before purchasing.

Make sure you confirm whether your car has a standard screw-in mast aerial, a fixed shark-fin unit, or an amplified aerial with a multi-pin connector, as mixing types will leave you unable to fit the part correctly. Also check whether your car has a separate DAB aerial or GPS antenna integrated into the unit, which is common on later W212 and W213 models, and ensure the replacement includes all the same functions. Give the breaker your full registration so they can match the correct part to your specific car.