Second Hand Mercedes-Benz Vito Differential

The Vito W639 generation ran from 2003 to 2014, and the current W447 generation started in 2014, so a 2012 and a 2016 Vito sit in completely different generations with different drivetrains — direct interchange is very unlikely. The engine code is the most reliable guide here, and you should confirm both codes with the breaker before ordering. Never assume fitment across that 2014 generation boundary without the breaker verifying against your registration.

The numbers in names like 111 CDI and 114 CDI refer to power output, not fundamentally different engines or axle families, so within the same generation (W447, 2014-onwards) there can be overlap — but the engine code on your V5 or a VIN check is what really determines which differential was fitted. Confirm the exact engine codes for both vehicles with the breaker, as gearing and ratio can vary between output variants. The badge alone is not enough to guarantee the part will match.

Trim levels like Sport or progressive do not affect which differential is fitted — that is determined by engine code, fuel type, gearbox type (manual or automatic), and drive configuration (rear-wheel or all-wheel drive). A Sport-badged Vito with the same engine code and gearbox as a standard Vito will use the same differential. What varies with trim is cosmetic or interior specification, none of which has any bearing on the diff you need.

Yes, gearbox type matters significantly — a Vito with an automatic transmission and one with a manual gearbox can have different differential specifications even if the engine code matches. Always tell the breaker whether your van is manual or automatic, alongside the engine code from your V5. This single detail can be the difference between a part that fits and one that does not.

The W639 Vito received a facelift around 2010, and while both pre- and post-facelift vans share the same broad generation, ancillary and mounting changes can occur mid-production that affect whether a specific differential swaps straight across. Name the generation boundary to your breaker and ask them to verify compatibility against both registrations rather than assuming the shared generation guarantees a direct fit. The engine code for each van is the most useful detail to supply when asking.

No — a four-wheel-drive Vito has a fundamentally different drivetrain layout to a rear-wheel-drive model, and the differentials are not interchangeable between the two configurations. When sourcing a used diff for a 4x4 Vito, make sure the breaker's vehicle is also a 4x4 variant with a matching engine code and gearbox type. Confirm all of this with the breaker against your registration to ensure the correct unit is supplied.