Cold Air Intake for Mercedes Benz C220 C230 C280 (1998-2000)

Sharper Throttle Response and Induction Sound for the Mercedes-Benz W202 M111 & M112 Engines

Who It’s For: Designed specifically for Mercedes-Benz W202 chassis owners running the M111 Inline-4 and M112 V6 engine families who want to reclaim the performance hidden by factory sound-baffling.

The Problem: From the factory, the W202 was built to be a silent, comfortable cruiser. To achieve this, Mercedes utilized restrictive air boxes and corrugated plastic intake hoses that create significant air turbulence. For the M111 and M112 engines, this means the intake charge is often slowed down by heavy internal baffling, leading to a sluggish throttle feel and heat soak during spirited driving.

The Solution: We engineered this T-304 aluminum intake system to eliminate the factory bottlenecks. By replacing the turbulent plastic resonators with smooth-bore, polished aluminum piping, we increase air velocity directly to the throttle body. This setup allows your M112 or M111 engine to breathe more efficiently, correcting the factory’s conservative airflow bias and delivering a much more aggressive induction note under load.

Why This is the Ultimate Upgrade

• Optimized Volumetric Efficiency: By reducing intake restriction, this kit is designed to provide an estimated 7-10% increase in horsepower and 6-8% increase in torque by allowing the engine to pull a higher volume of oxygen-rich air.
• T-304 Aluminum Construction: Unlike factory plastic that retains engine bay heat, our lightweight aluminum piping dissipates heat faster and features a polished finish that won’t crack or degrade over time like OEM rubber components.
• Direct Bolt-On Fitment: Engineered as a straightforward replacement for the factory air box. The included high-flow cone filter is washable and reusable, eliminating the need for restrictive paper filters ever again.

Technical Specifications

Compatibility & OEM Reference

Fits the Following Vehicles:

• 1998 Mercedes Benz C220 (L4 Engine)
• 1999 Mercedes Benz C220 (L4 Engine)
• 2000 Mercedes Benz C220 (L4 Engine)
• 1998 Mercedes Benz C230 (L4 Engine)
• 1999 Mercedes Benz C230 (L4 Engine)
• 2000 Mercedes Benz C230 (L4 Engine)
• 1998 Mercedes Benz C280 (V6 Engine)
• 1999 Mercedes Benz C280 (V6 Engine)
• 2000 Mercedes Benz C280 (V6 Engine)

Interchange Part Numbers:

W202-INTAKE-9800, M111-AF-KIT, M112-AF-KIT, T304-MB-W202

The Performance Promise

Buy with confidence. As specialists in the W202 platform, we know these engines respond best to improved breathing. Reset your ECU after installation to allow your fuel trims to adjust to the new airflow volume for the best results. Backed by real automotive experts and fast shipping.