2018 MERCEDES-BENZ CLA-Class M270DE16LA/M260DE20LA (C117)
C117 / 4-door coupe / Global (including Europe, North America, China)
M270DE16LAM260DE20LAM264DE20LAOM607Exakter Jahres-/Varianten-DatensatzGold
Engine identity
Oils and fluids
Service and parts data
Common and chronic problems
- Turbocharger wastegate rattle (in some engines)
- Oil consumption under extended high load driving
- DCT mechatronics wear in early dual-clutch models
First checks
- Engine oil and filter condition
- DCT transmission fluid level and condition
- Brake fluid and pad wear
- Check for active engine fault codes
Vor dem Teiletausch
- Save fault codes and freeze-frame data before clearing anything.
- Check engine oil, coolant and transmission fluid using the correct temperature and service procedure.
- Verify power, ground, connectors, hoses, leaks and live data before replacing expensive parts.
Important notes
- Engine and equipment vary between markets; US models primarily use the M260/M264 engines while diesel options are Europe-centric.
- C117 CLA was replaced by the C118 from 2019 onward; 2018 is final model year for C117 generation.