Second Hand Mercedes-Benz X-Class Sump

The Mercedes-Benz X-Class ran as a single generation from 2017 to 2020 with no major facelift, so a sump from a 2018 model can be a strong candidate for a 2019 car — but fitment is driven by engine code above all else, not the year alone. Check the engine code on your V5 or via a VIN check and make sure the donor vehicle shares the same code before buying. Confirm any mounting or ancillary details with the breaker against your registration to be certain.

The engine code is the single most important detail for a sump — it tells you the exact bottom-end specification, and two X-Class models from the same year can have different codes depending on whether they run the 2.3-litre diesel or the 3.0-litre V6. Always quote your engine code (found on the V5 or a VIN check) to the breaker rather than relying on year alone. Getting this right first saves wasted trips and incorrect parts.

Trim level — whether Pure, Progressive, Styleline, or any other X-Class grade — makes no difference whatsoever to sump fitment, as the sump is an engine-specific mechanical part. What matters is that the donor vehicle shares the same engine code and fuel type as yours. You may find cosmetic differences such as skid plates or under-trays between trim levels, but the sump itself is not affected by the badge on the tailgate.

Yes — the X220d uses a 2.3-litre four-cylinder diesel engine and the X250d uses the same block in twin-turbo form, but you should not assume the sumps are interchangeable just because both are 2.3-litre units. Always cross-reference the exact engine codes with the breaker, as internal differences can affect the sump casting or oil pick-up arrangement. Confirm fitment against your registration before purchasing.

The X-Class shares its underpinnings with the Nissan Navara (D23) and Renault Alaskan, and in some cases engine-related components can cross over — particularly on the 2.3-litre diesel variants. However, this is not something to assume without verification, as Mercedes-Benz may have specified different parts during assembly. Raise this directly with the breaker and quote your engine code, as they will be best placed to confirm whether a cross-brand sump is a genuine match for your registration.

Yes, the 3.0-litre V6 diesel X350d has a fundamentally different engine to the 2.3-litre four-cylinder units in the X220d and X250d, so the sumps are not interchangeable between these engine families. Make sure any donor vehicle the breaker sources is confirmed as a V6 diesel with the matching engine code, not simply a later or higher-spec X-Class. Quoting your engine code from the V5 is the quickest way to help the breaker find the right match.