Performance Air Filter for Mercedes AMG 63 / 500 V8 CL, E, G, S, SL, GLE (2010-2020)

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Your twin-turbo V8 is a masterpiece of German engineering, but right now, it’s breathing through a straw. Stop suffocating your turbos with restrictive paper filters and let that M157 or M278 engine finally inhale the way AMG intended.

High-Performance BMC Replacement Air Filter for Mercedes-Benz AMG V8 (M157/M278)

If you drive a modern V8 Mercedes—specifically those equipped with the M278 4.6L or the legendary M157 5.5L AMG Biturbo—you are sitting behind one of the most capable powerplants ever built. However, to meet strict noise regulations and cut service costs, the factory fitted these cars with dense, restrictive paper air filters.

On a forced-induction engine, this is a major bottleneck. The turbos have to work harder to pull air through the stock paper, resulting in lag and a muted induction note. The "silent luxury" compromise is robbing you of throttle response.

BMC Air Filters are the solution to this restriction. Unlike standard paper filters that block airflow to trap debris, BMC uses a multi-layered cotton gauze soaked in low-viscosity oil, sandwiched between an epoxy-coated alloy mesh. This technology allows for a massive increase in air volume while actually improving filtration down to 7 microns (compared to the OEM's 10 microns). This is the exact same "Full Moulding" technology BMC supplies to Formula 1 teams and supercar manufacturers like Ferrari and Porsche.

For the M157 and M278 platforms, fitment and seal are critical. A poor seal on these airboxes can lead to unmetered air entering the system. BMC uses a durable, high-adhesion rubber frame that ensures a perfect, airtight drop-in fit inside your original airbox. By swapping to these filters, you aren't just getting a washable component that lasts the life of the car; you are reducing the pressure drop across the intake, allowing your turbos to spool faster and your engine to produce power more efficiently.

Why You Need This Upgrade

Unrestrict Your Turbos: Drastically reduces air resistance, allowing the twin-turbo system to spool quicker for sharper throttle response.
Superior Filtration: Filters impurities as small as 7 microns, offering better engine protection than the standard 10-micron OEM paper.
Built to Last: "Full Moulding" production means the red filter is created from a single mold with no welded joints, preventing breakage under high-heat turbo conditions.
Chemical Resistance: The epoxy-coated alloy mesh protects against petrol fumes and oxidation caused by humidity in the intake tract.
Buy It Once: Fully washable and re-usable. Stop throwing money away on disposable paper filters at every Service B.

Technical Specifications

Fitment	Mercedes-Benz CL C216, E-Class W212 / C207, G 63 W463, ML / GLE W166, GLE Coupe C292, GL / GLS X166, S-Class W221 / W222, CLS C218 / X218, SL R231, Maybach X222; Fiat Punto II 1.2 16V; Lancia Y 1.2 16V
Engine Code	M157 (AMG 5.5 Biturbo), M278 (4.6 Biturbo)
Dimensions	134mm x 323mm panel
Part Number	BMC FB224/01

Compatibility & OEM Reference

Fits the following vehicles (BMC fitment data):

Fiat Punto II (188/188AX) 1.2 16V ELX / HLX (80 HP) | 1999-2010
Fiat Punto II (188/188AX) 1.2 16V ELX Speed gear (80 HP) | 1999-2010
Fiat Punto II (188/188AX) 1.2 16V Sporting (80 HP) | 1999-2010
Fiat Punto II (188/188AX) 1.2 16V Sporting S. G. (80 HP) | 1999-2010
Lancia Y (840A) 1.2 16V [Euro 3] (80 HP) | 2000-2003
Mercedes CL (C216) AMG CL 63 [2 Filters Required] (544 HP) | 2010-2013
Mercedes CL (C216) AMG CL 63 Performance + [2 Filters Required] (571 HP) | 2010-2013
Mercedes CL (C216) CL 500 Blue Efficiency [2 Filters Required] (435 HP) | 2010-2013
Mercedes E-Class (A207/C207) E 500 Blue Efficiency [2 Filters Required] (408 HP) | 2011-2016
Mercedes E-Class (W212/S212) AMG E 63 [2 Filters Required] (525 HP) | 2011-2016
Mercedes E-Class (W212/S212) AMG E 63 [2 Filters Required] (557 HP) | 2011-2016
Mercedes E-Class (W212/S212) AMG E 63 S [2 Filters Required] (585 HP) | 2013-2016
Mercedes E-Class (W212/S212) E 500 Blue Efficiency [2 Filters Required] (408 HP) | 2011-2016
Mercedes G-Class (W461/463) AMG G 63 [2 Filters Required] (544 HP) | 2012-2015
Mercedes G-Class (W461/463) AMG G 63 [2 Filters Required] (571 HP) | 2015-2018
Mercedes M-Class (W166) AMG ML 63 [2 Filters Required] (525 HP) | 2012-2015
Mercedes M-Class (W166) AMG ML 63 Performance + [2 Filters Required] (557 HP) | 2012-2015
Mercedes M-Class (W166) ML 500 Blue Efficiency [2 Filters Required] (408 HP) | 2012-2015
Mercedes S-Class (W221) AMG S 63 [2 Filters Required] (544 HP) | 2010-2013
Mercedes S-Class (W221) AMG S 63 PP [2 Filters Required] (571 HP) | 2010-2013
Mercedes S-Class (W221) S 500 Blue Efficiency [2 Filters Required] (435 HP) | 2010-2013
Mercedes S-Class (W222,A/C217) AMG S 63 [2 Filters Required] (585 HP) | 2013-2017
Mercedes S-Class (W222,A/C217) S 500 (435 HP) | 2013-2017
Mercedes S-Class (W222,A/C217) S 500 [2 Filters Required] (455 HP) | 2013-2017
Mercedes S-Class (W222,A/C217) S 500L 4MATIC (421 HP) | 2017+
Mercedes S-Class (W222,A/C217) S 550 (US) [2 Filters Required] (455 HP) | 2013-2017
Mercedes CLS (C218) / CLS Shooting Brake (X218) AMG CLS 63 [2 Filters Required] (525 HP) | 2011-2013
Mercedes CLS (C218) / CLS Shooting Brake (X218) AMG CLS 63 Performance + [2 Filters Required] (557 HP) | 2011-2018
Mercedes CLS (C218) / CLS Shooting Brake (X218) AMG CLS 63 Performance + [2 Filters Required] (585 HP) | 2013-2018
Mercedes CLS (C218) / CLS Shooting Brake (X218) CLS 500 [2 Filters Required] (408 HP) | 2011-2018
Mercedes GL / GLS (X166) AMG 63 [2 Filters Required] (557 HP) | 2012-2015
Mercedes GL / GLS (X166) AMG 63 [2 Filters Required] (585 HP) | 2015-2019
Mercedes GL / GLS (X166) GL/GLS 450 [2 Filters Required] (367 HP) | 2012-2015
Mercedes GL / GLS (X166) GL/GLS 500 [2 Filters Required] (455 HP) | 2015-2019
Mercedes GL / GLS (X166) GL/GLS 500 4MATIC [2 Filters Required] (422 HP) | 2016-2019
Mercedes GL / GLS (X166) GL/GLS 500 Blue Efficiency [2 Filters Required] (435 HP) | 2012-2015
Mercedes GLE (W166) AMG GLE 63 [2 Filters Required] (557 HP) | 2015-2019
Mercedes GLE (W166) AMG GLE 63 S [2 Filters Required] (585 HP) | 2015-2019
Mercedes GLE (W166) GLE 500 [2 Filters Required] (435 HP) | 2015-2018
Mercedes GLE (W166) GLE 500 [2 Filters Required] (455 HP) | 2015-2018
Mercedes GLE Coupe (C292) AMG GLE 63 [2 Filters Required] (557 HP) | 2015-2019
Mercedes GLE Coupe (C292) AMG GLE 63 S [2 Filters Required] (585 HP) | 2015-2019
Mercedes GLE Coupe (C292) GLE 500 [2 Filters Required] (455 HP) | 2015-2018
Mercedes Maybach II (X222) S 500 [2 Filters Required] (455 HP) | 2015-2017
Mercedes Maybach II (X222) S 500 [2 Filters Required] (421 HP) | 2015-2017
Mercedes SL (R231) AMG SL 63 [2 Filters Required] (537 HP) | 2012-2014
Mercedes SL (R231) AMG SL 63 [2 Filters Required] (585 HP) | 2014-2018
Mercedes SL (R231) AMG SL 63 PP Performance + [2 Filters Required] (564 HP) | 2012-2014
Mercedes SL (R231) SL 500 [2 Filters Required] (435 HP) | 2012-2015
Mercedes SL (R231) SL 500 [2 Filters Required] (455 HP) | 2015-2020

Mercedes models marked [2 Filters Required] use two FB224/01 filters.

OEM Cross Reference (BMC): MERCEDES-BENZ 2780940004, A2780940004; FIAT GROUP 46552777

Installation Notes

These filters are designed as direct replacements for your factory units. Please note that the Mercedes M157 and M278 V8 engines utilize a dual-intake system. These vehicles require two (2) filters for a complete service. Accessing the airboxes on these engines is generally straightforward, usually requiring a Torx driver (often T25) to remove the airbox lid screws. Ensure the filters are seated firmly before re-tightening the lid to prevent vacuum leaks.

Don't let your AMG gasp for air. Swap to BMC today and give your engine the airflow it demands.

Common Questions

Which vehicles does this filter fit?
BMC lists Mercedes AMG 63 and 500 V8 models of the CL, E, G, ML / GLE, GL / GLS, S, CLS, SL and Maybach S 500, plus the Fiat Punto II and Lancia Y 1.2 16V.

Is it a direct fit?
Yes. It replaces the factory element in the stock airbox with no modifications.

Can I clean and reuse it?
Yes. Wash and re-oil it with a BMC regeneration kit.

How fine is the filtration?
The multi-layer oiled cotton traps particles down to 7 microns.

What will I notice after installing it?
Sharper throttle response and a stronger intake sound.

Fitment

Make	Mercedes BenzFiatLancia
Engine Size	1.2L 4.6L 4.7L 5.5L
Year	1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020

Installation & Tools

The Wrench Time

Estimated Time: 30-45 Minutes
Difficulty: 3/10 - Straightforward driveway job, but requires a delicate touch with heat-cycled engine bay plastics.

Tools You Will Need

10mm socket or open-end wrench (Battery disconnect)
T25 Torx driver (Airbox housing fasteners)
Flathead screwdriver or nylon panel popper (Air intake duct retainers)
Clean microfiber shop towels (Plenum prep and debris clearing)
Shop vacuum or compressed air canister (Lower airbox cleaning)

Mechanic’s Pro Tip (The "Gotcha"):
On the twin-turbo M278 (4.6L) and M157 (5.5L) engines, the factory front accordion intake ducts are notorious for becoming brittle from extreme underhood heat. Do not yank them. Release the locking tabs carefully using a nylon panel popper or a flathead screwdriver at the radiator core support before lifting the air cleaner housings. Also, the lower airbox screws thread directly into plastic—never use power tools to tighten them or you will strip the bosses clean out.

Phase 1: Removing the Factory Part

Disconnect the Battery: Always start by disconnecting the negative battery terminal using a 10mm wrench to prevent ECU fault codes or triggering mass airflow implausibility flags during service.
Uncouple the Front Air Ducts: Working on the 2013-2019 Mercedes Benz CL-Class CLS-Class GLE-Class SL-Class E-Class GL-Class SL-Class 4.6L 5.5L platform, locate the twin front fresh-air snorkel ducts. Use a nylon panel popper to gently release the front locking tabs at the radiator support, then slide the ducts backward toward the engine to free them from the inlet bezels.
Release Engine Beauty Cover: Unclip the central front engine cover by lifting up firmly at the front corners to release the ball studs from the rubber grommets. Set it aside on a clean surface.
Unscrew Air Filter Housings: Each cylinder bank (driver and passenger side) has its own dedicated airbox. Using a hand-operated T25 Torx driver, loosen the four captive perimeter Torx screws on each airbox lid. These screws are captive and do not need to be pulled completely out of the lid.
Extract the OEM Filters: Lift each airbox cover straight up. Pull the factory pleated paper filters out of the lower assemblies. Inspect the dirty side of the lower box and vacuum out any leaves, road grit, or bugs using a shop vacuum before introducing new filters.

Phase 2: Installing the Performance Air Filter

Inspect the Sealing Channel: Wipe down the perimeter mating surfaces inside both lower airbox assemblies using a clean microfiber towel. Ensure no loose debris enters the clean-air turbo inlet pipes.
Seat the New Filters: Press each new Performance Air Filter firmly into the lower air cleaner box. Ensure the rubber perimeter gasket seats uniformly into the channel without binding or pinching. An improper seal allows unfiltered air directly into the turbos.
Reinstall the Airbox Covers: Lower the airbox lids back over the performance filters. By hand, start all four T25 Torx screws on each lid to prevent cross-threading into the plastic housing. Snug them down in an alternating crisscross pattern using your T25 Torx driver until firmly seated (approx. 3-4 Nm / hand-tight; do NOT over-torque).
Reattach Ducts and Engine Cover: Slide the flexible intake ducts back onto the forward inlet necks of both airboxes until the tabs latch securely. Realign the front engine beauty cover over its mounting posts and press down until the grommets click over the ball studs.
Reconnect and Baseline Relearn: Reconnect the negative battery terminal using your 10mm wrench. Start the vehicle, but do not touch the gas pedal for at least 20 seconds. Allow the ECU to adapt its idle airflow trims to the higher flow rate of your newly installed performance intake filters without inducing false throttle sensor readings.

Disclaimer: This is a general guide provided for the 2013-2019 Mercedes Benz CL-Class CLS-Class GLE-Class SL-Class E-Class GL-Class SL-Class 4.6L 5.5L. Always refer to your factory service manual for exact torque specifications and safety procedures.