{"product_id":"cold-air-intake-for-mercedes-benz-cls-class-2015-2017-3-0l","title":"Cold Air Intake for Mercedes Benz CLS-Class (2015-2017) 3.0L","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: clamp(18px, 3vw, 21px); margin-bottom: 15px; line-height: 1.3;\"\u003eHigh-Flow Cold Air Intake for 2015-2017 Mercedes Benz CLS-Class (C218)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat it Does:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Cold Air Intake replaces the restrictive factory air box and narrow ducting on the 2015-2017 CLS-Class to lower intake air temperatures, sharpen turbo spool, and increase airflow to the twin turbochargers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Stock Mercedes Benz CLS-Class Intake Restriction and Thermal Soak\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe factory intake system on the \u003cstrong\u003eC218\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCLS400\u003c\/strong\u003e routes airflow through accordion-style plastic plumbing with tight bends and integrated acoustic baffles designed to suppress engine noise. These restrictive corrugated ducts generate internal boundary-layer turbulence, starving the twin turbochargers of velocity at higher engine speeds. Furthermore, the OEM composite air boxes sit directly above engine-bay thermal sources without adequate thermal shielding, allowing ambient engine-bay radiant heat to heat-soak incoming intake air, which causes the ECU to retard ignition timing under sustained load.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Engineering Solution\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis intake system swaps the narrow OEM tracts for oversized, smooth-bore mandrel-bent aluminum inlet pipes paired with a dedicated adapter flange. The increased cross-sectional diameter stabilizes airflow velocities and reduces compressor inlet depression for improved throttle response and audible turbo spool. Ambient heat rejection is managed via a laser-cut, powder-coated heat shield that isolates the intake filters from radiant engine-bay heat. Filtration is handled by an oil-free, washable dry-pleat filter element engineered to preserve factory sensor calibration without fouling the intake tract. A precision-machined lower port retains the factory mass-airflow \/ intake sensor in its OEM position without triggering a Check Engine Light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1 x Cold Air Intake Kit (Oversized Inlet Pipes, Adapter, Laser-Cut Heat Shield, Washable Dry Air Filter, and Sensor Integration Port)\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;\"\u003e2015-2017 Mercedes Benz CLS-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 BiTurbo \/ C218\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 hp \/ 354 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\u003e2015-2017 Mercedes Benz CLS-Class CLS400 (C218 Chassis, 3.0L V6 BiTurbo M276)\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 C218 CLS-Class?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, this is a direct fit for the 2015-2017 Mercedes Benz CLS-Class equipped with the \u003cstrong\u003eM276\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.0L twin-turbocharged engine. It does not fit CLS550 V8 or CLS63 AMG models.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes the dry air filter require oiling after cleaning?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, this system features a dedicated dry synthetic element that requires no oiling; service with water every 20,000 km and replace completely every 60,000 km.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Mercedes Benz Precision Standard\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEngineered to match European performance tolerances, this intake maintains factory air-fuel metering baselines to ensure error-free operation without Check Engine lights.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VelocityMax","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67573210644728,"sku":"DS-ESHZMSO02","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-cls-class-2015-2017-3-0l-1.jpg?v=1791153245","url":"https:\/\/performancechiptuning.com\/fr\/products\/cold-air-intake-for-mercedes-benz-cls-class-2015-2017-3-0l","provider":"Performance Chip Tuning","version":"1.0","type":"link"}