Mercedes-Benz GLC Camshaft Replacement Parts

Yes, every GLC has at least one camshaft — all petrol and diesel engines fitted to the GLC use a conventional valvetrain with camshafts, and most use a twin-cam (DOHC) layout with a separate inlet and exhaust camshaft per cylinder bank. There is no GLC variant that uses a camless or rotary engine, so camshafts exist across the entire model range regardless of fuel type or drivetrain. The exact number and design of camshafts you need depends on your specific engine, so the engine code is essential before ordering.

The GLC has been sold in two main generations in the UK: the X253, which ran from 2015 to 2022 (with a facelift in 2019), and the current C254, which launched in late 2022. A 2016 and a 2020 GLC are both X253s, so you are within the same generation, but the engine code still needs to match exactly — Mercedes made running changes to engine internals within this generation and camshaft profiles can vary between the pre-facelift (2015–2019) and post-facelift (2019–2022) build. Always confirm the engine code from your V5 or a VIN check and verify with the breaker that both donor and recipient share that same code.

The X253 facelift arrived in 2019 and brought revised engine options alongside styling changes, which means a camshaft that appears to share the same displacement and fuel type may not be an identical part across that 2019 boundary. Whether a specific camshaft does or does not interchange across this facelift cut-off is something you must confirm with the breaker against your exact registration and engine code, as ancillary and internal specification changes mid-production are common on Mercedes engines. Supply the breaker with your full engine code — found on the V5 or via a VIN check — and they can cross-reference against the donor vehicle before you commit.

Yes, fuel type is fundamental — petrol and diesel camshafts are entirely different components with different profiles, lift figures, and physical dimensions, and they will not interchange under any circumstances. Within each fuel type the engine code matters further still: for example, the 2.0-litre four-cylinder diesel (OM654 family) and the 2.1-litre diesel (OM651 family, used in earlier X253 models) require their own specific camshafts even though both are diesel GLCs. Always confirm your exact engine code before ordering rather than relying on displacement or fuel type alone.

For standard Sport and AMG Line trims, the trim level itself has no bearing on camshaft selection — what matters is the engine code, not the badge on the tailgate. The full-fat Mercedes-AMG GLC 43 and GLC 63 models are a genuine exception, as these use completely different engines (the M276 biturbo V6 and M177 biturbo V8 respectively) with their own distinct camshafts that will not fit standard four-cylinder GLC engines. Confirm your engine code from your V5 or a VIN check, tell the breaker, and they will identify the correct part regardless of which trim your car carries.

Yes, it matters significantly — the inlet and exhaust camshafts have different lobe profiles and are not interchangeable with each other, so you must specify which one you need when approaching a breaker. Many Mercedes engine families are shared across multiple models, so a camshaft from a C-Class (W205), E-Class (W213), or Sprinter carrying the same engine code may well be compatible, and reputable breakers will cross-reference this for you. Confirm your full engine code first, as even within the 220d badge Mercedes used different engine variants across production years, and the breaker can then check donor vehicles from the wider Mercedes range to find a match.