Mercedes CLA bucket seat guide
C117 Chassis, 2013 to 2019
This guide covers the first generation CLA, C117 chassis, 2013 to 2019. The Planted Technology bracket is confirmed for this exact chassis and year range.
- The Planted Technology bracket is confirmed for the C117 CLA, 2013 to 2019
- Universal side mount brackets and sliding runners give the fixing options for seats using their own runners
- The competition bucket range runs from the Sparco Sprint FIA through to the OMP RT Carbon/Fibreglass
- Reclining sport seats keep more factory comfort while still improving on the standard seat
- Harnesses above 3-point need a roll cage or a properly engineered harness bar
Mounting
The Planted Technology Seat Bracket at £187.46 is confirmed for the C117 CLA, 2013 to 2019.
The Sparco FIA Steel Side Mount Brackets at £75, the Endurance Motorsport Steel M8 Side Mounts at £29, and the Endurance Motorsport Sliding Runner Kit at £34 give further fixing options for seats using their own runners.
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Competition bucket seats
The Sparco Sprint FIA at £210, Cobra Monaco Pro at £235, and Mirco RTS-2 Velour at £349 are the accessible starting points. The OMP Champ-R at £318 and Sparco Grid Q at £365 sit a step up.
The Sabelt GT3 at £431, Mirco RS1 3D at £372, and Sparco Circuit QRT at £440 are further FIA-rated options. The Sparco Evo L QRT at £510 and OMP RT Carbon/Fibreglass at £589.97 are the premium choices for a CLA built properly for competition.
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Competition seats for the CLAWhich bucket seat for a Mercedes CLA
The Cobra Monaco Pro FIA at £235 is the practical starting point for a track day car. If you want a lighter fibreglass shell, the OMP Champ-R at £318 is well judged for the money. For a CLA built properly for competition, the OMP RT Carbon/Fibreglass at £589.97 gives the strongest support here.
Reclining sport seats
The Sparco R100 at £235 (also in vinyl) and the R500 Fabric at £274.16 or Sky at £290.83 keep more factory comfort while still improving on the standard seat.
Corbeau sell these as pairs: the Sportline RRB Black at £770, the Sportline RRS at £830, the SVR Vinyl at £850, and the PSR at £465.
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Harnesses
Harnesses need a roll cage or harness barA 4-point, 5-point or 6-point harness with separate shoulder straps needs proper attachment points above and behind the seat. Fit a roll cage or a properly engineered harness bar before using anything above a 3-point belt.
The TRS Clubman 3-point bolt-in at £80 and 4-point clip-in at £100 both use the standard seat belt anchor points and do not need a cage. For 4-point competition use, the TRS Magnum 4-point FIA at £205 and the Takata Drift II at £229 are the step up.
For 6-point harnesses, the cage goes in first. The TRS Magnum 6-point Superlite FIA at £245, the Takata Drift III at £270, and the Schroth Profi 3×2 at £370.01 all suit a caged CLA going to competition or serious track days.
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Harnesses for the CLAWhich harness for a Mercedes CLA
If you are not fitting a cage, the TRS Clubman 3-point bolt-in at £80 is the straightforward upgrade using the standard anchor points. For a caged CLA going to competition, the TRS Magnum 6-point Superlite FIA at £245 is the practical choice, with the Schroth Profi 3x2 at £370.01 for the top of the range.
What fits
Mounting for every seat in this guide.
| Seat | Mounting | Notes |
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| Cobra Monaco Pro FIA | Bracket, side mount | C117 only. |
| Mirco RTS-2 Velour FIA | Bracket, side mount | C117 only. |
| OMP Champ-R FIA | Bracket, side mount | HANS compatible. C117 only. |
| Sparco Grid Q FIA | Bracket, side mount | C117 only. |
| OMP RT Carbon/Fibreglass FIA | Bracket, side mount | C117 only. |
| Sparco reclining seats | Bracket, universal runners | C117 only. |
| Corbeau reclining pairs | Bracket, universal runners | C117 only. |
Common questions
Does this fit the newer CLA (C118)?
Not confirmed. This bracket is specific to the first generation, C117, 2013 to 2019. Ask us if you have the newer C118 and want a fitting confirmed.
Does this fit the C-Class Coupe too?
No. Despite sharing some underpinnings across the range, this bracket is CLA-specific. Check our C-Class Coupe guide for that bracket instead.
Can I run a 6-point harness without a roll cage?
No. A 6-point harness needs anchor points above and behind the seat for the shoulder straps. Fit a roll cage or a properly engineered harness bar first.
Should I choose a competition bucket or a reclining seat?
A competition bucket holds you better through a corner but is harder to live with day to day. A reclining seat keeps more factory comfort while still improving on the standard seat.
More help
Confirm your CLA is the C117, 2013-2019, before ordering the bracket. Cameron works through the seat, bracket and car combination together.
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