Mercedes-Benz GLA 220 CDI / GLA 220 d (X156) Engine Replacement - OM651.930 2.1 Engines

Mercedes-Benz GLA 220 CDI / GLA 220 d (X156) Engines for Sale | Engine Finders

If you're looking for a reconditioned Mercedes-Benz GLA 220 CDI / GLA 220 d (X156) engine, a rebuilt OM651.930 unit, or simply a reliable replacement for a worn-out Mercedes-Benz GLA 220 CDI / GLA 220 d (X156) OM651 diesel engine, you're in the right place. The GLA 220 CDI brought a diesel option to the first-generation X156 GLA range, offering stronger real-world economy than the petrol GLA 180 and 200. Engine Finders matches UK buyers searching for 'OM651.930 engine for sale', 'reconditioned OM651.930 price' or 'Mercedes-Benz GLA 220 CDI / GLA 220 d (X156) engine replacement cost' with vetted suppliers who carry the correct unit for your exact car — supply-only or supply-and-fit, used or professionally reconditioned, whichever suits your budget and timeline.

Mercedes-Benz GLA 220 CDI / GLA 220 d (X156) Replacement Engines

A replacement OM651.930 engine for the Mercedes-Benz GLA 220 CDI / GLA 220 d (X156) is a significant purchase, so getting the exact code right matters more than the badge on the boot. The OM651 family is Mercedes-Benz's widely used four-cylinder diesel of this era, also fitted across the C-Class, E-Class and CLA ranges at different tunes. Whether you call it a rebuilt engine, a remanufactured unit, or a reconditioned replacement, the work involved is broadly the same: a full strip-down, inspection against factory tolerances, replacement of wear parts, and bench testing before it's fitted or dispatched to you.

GLA 220 CDI / GLA 220 d (X156) Models & Engine Codes

The Mercedes-Benz GLA 220 CDI / GLA 220 d (X156) uses the OM651.930 (2.1-litre four-cylinder, Diesel), fitted to GLA 220 CDI / GLA 220 d (X156) across 2014 to 2020. The 'CDI' and 'd' badges describe the same OM651 engine at different points in Mercedes-Benz's naming conventions; both refer to this application. Before ordering any used, reconditioned or rebuilt unit, confirm this code from your V5C or the number stamped on the engine block itself — the same badge can sometimes cover more than one engine across a model's production run, and getting this step right avoids an expensive mismatch.

Buy Used and Second-Hand Mercedes-Benz GLA 220 CDI / GLA 220 d (X156) Engines

Used OM651.930 engines do come up for sale in the UK, generally sourced from donor or written-off Mercedes-Benz GLA 220 CDI / GLA 220 d (X156) cars. A used engine can look like the cheaper option at first glance, but once you've accounted for inspection, gaskets, ancillaries and the lack of a meaningful warranty, a professionally reconditioned or remanufactured OM651.930 unit is often the better value over the life of the car.

Mercedes-Benz GLA 220 CDI / GLA 220 d (X156) Engines in Stock

We work with a UK-wide network of suppliers who carry reconditioned, rebuilt and remanufactured OM651.930 engines for the Mercedes-Benz GLA 220 CDI / GLA 220 d (X156), along with used units where buyers prefer that route. Give us your registration and we'll confirm current stock, typical lead times, and whether supply-only or supply-and-fit makes more sense for your situation.

Warranty for Replacement Mercedes-Benz GLA 220 CDI / GLA 220 d (X156) Engines

Warranty terms for a replacement OM651.930 engine are set individually by the supplier we match you with — typically around 12 months on a reconditioned or remanufactured unit. £4,000 is our approved OM651 family price, the same reference used across our other OM651-equipped pages. Reported output is around 170-177 PS. Always get the warranty length, what it covers, and the VAT and fitting basis confirmed in writing before you commit.

Mercedes-Benz GLA 220 CDI / GLA 220 d (X156) OM651.930 Engine Problems & What to Check Before Buying

Timing chain wear is widely reported across the OM651 family generally, typically heard as a rattle at cold start; this is family-wide evidence, not a finding specific to this application. We note this as general background for anyone researching a OM651.930 replacement, not as a confirmed finding for any specific car — ask your supplier what inspection was carried out on the unit you're being quoted, and whether known wear points for this engine family were addressed during the rebuild.

What's Included in a Reconditioned Mercedes-Benz GLA 220 CDI / GLA 220 d (X156) OM651.930 Engine

A genuine reconditioned or remanufactured OM651.930 unit should include a full strip, clean and inspection against factory tolerances, replacement of gaskets, seals and wear items, and a bench test before it leaves the workshop. What's not always included — ancillaries like the turbo, injectors or auxiliary belt components, and whether the price is supply-only or supply-and-fit — varies by supplier, so ask for this in writing alongside your OM651.930 engine quote rather than assuming it's covered.