{"product_id":"cold-air-intake-for-mercedes-benz-e-class-gle-class-2016-2018-3-0l","title":"Cold Air Intake for Mercedes Benz E-Class GLE-Class (2016-2018) 3.0L","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: clamp(18px, 3vw, 21px); margin-bottom: 15px; line-height: 1.3;\"\u003eHigh-Flow Cold Air Intake for 2016-2018 Mercedes Benz E-Class, GLE-Class (W212\/W213\/W166)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat it Does:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Cold Air Intake replaces the restrictive factory air box on 2016-2018 Mercedes Benz E-Class and GLE-Class models to increase volumetric airflow, reduce intake air temperatures, and sharpen turbocharger response.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Stock Mercedes Benz Air Box Restriction and Thermal Inefficiency\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe factory intake tract on the twin-turbocharged \u003cstrong\u003eM276 DELA 30\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.0L V6 relies on narrow corrugated plastic ducting, internal silencer baffles, and tightly enclosed paper panel filters. This configuration creates excessive boundary-layer friction and air turbulence before reaching the compressor inlets. Furthermore, the OEM composite air boxes retain radiant engine-bay heat, accelerating thermal soak during sustained boost conditions and causing the factory ECU to retard ignition timing as charge-air temperatures rise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Engineering Solution\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis intake system replaces the restrictive OEM routing with smooth-bore, enlarged-diameter inlet pipes engineered to eliminate turbulence and increase total CFM into the turbo inlet adapters. Fabricated with a dedicated laser-cut heat shield, the assembly isolates incoming induction air from radiant exhaust and engine block heat. Filtration is handled by an oil-free, dry-element washable cone filter that flows significantly higher CFM without risking oil fouling on sensitive hot-film mass airflow sensors. The integration includes precision-molded provisions for the factory \u003cstrong\u003eMAF sensor\u003c\/strong\u003e housing to preserve correct fuel trims without check engine lights, yielding dyno-proven gains of up to 16 horsepower and 37.9 Nm of torque at 3,000 RPM.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLarger diameter intake inlet pipes\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIntake pipe adapter\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWashable oil-free dry filter element\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLaser-cut thermal barrier heat shield\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMAF sensor adapter port and mounting hardware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n  \u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; font-size: 14px; min-width: 300px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eFitment\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e2016-2018 Mercedes Benz E-Class, GLE-Class\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eEngine \/ Chassis\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eM276 3.0L Bi-Turbo V6 \/ W212, W213, W166\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eStock Output\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e329–385 hp \/ 354–384 lb-ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eReplaces OEM Part #\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eN\/A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMercedes Benz E400 (W212 \/ W213) 3.0L Bi-Turbo V6\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMercedes Benz GLE400 (W166) 3.0L Bi-Turbo V6\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMercedes Benz GLE43 AMG (W166) 3.0L Bi-Turbo V6\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMercedes Benz GLE450 AMG (W166) 3.0L Bi-Turbo V6\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions \u0026amp; Fitment Warnings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes this fit the W212, W213, and W166 E-Class and GLE-Class?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, this is a direct bolt-on fit for 2016-2018 models equipped with the twin-turbocharged \u003cstrong\u003eM276\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.0L V6 engine; it does not fit naturally aspirated V6, 2.0L inline-4, or 4.0L\/5.5L V8 applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes this intake require an aftermarket ECU tune or oiled filter maintenance?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo ECU recalibration is required as the housing retains the stock MAF sensor profile, and the included dry filter element requires only washing every 20,000 km without applying oil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Mercedes Benz Precision Standard\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEngineered to meet rigorous European vehicle tolerances, this intake maintains precise stoichiometric air-fuel metering to ensure maximum spool recovery and aggressive turbo acoustics without triggering diagnostic trouble codes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VelocityMax","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67573209596152,"sku":"DS-EXJFOOP08","price":432.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/1290\/2648\/files\/cold-air-intake-for-mercedes-benz-e-class-gle-class-2016-2018-3-0l-1.jpg?v=1791153213","url":"https:\/\/performancechiptuning.com\/de\/products\/cold-air-intake-for-mercedes-benz-e-class-gle-class-2016-2018-3-0l","provider":"Performance Chip Tuning","version":"1.0","type":"link"}