{"product_id":"performance-air-filter-for-mercedes-benz-a-class-cla-with-a-160-a-180-a-200-a-220-a-250-engines","title":"Performance Air Filter for Mercedes Benz A Class CLA A 160 A 180  A 200  A 220 A 250 Engines","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOptimized Airflow for the Mercedes-Benz M270 Engine Platform\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho It’s For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Engineered for Mercedes-Benz owners running the M270.910 and M270.920 turbocharged powerplants who are tired of the sluggish throttle response found in the stock configuration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Symptom:\u003c\/strong\u003e The factory intake on the M270 engine is designed primarily for silence and cost-efficiency, not peak performance. It utilizes a dense, restrictive paper filter that creates significant air resistance as the turbocharger tries to pull volume. This restriction causes a noticeable delay in boost threshold and can make your CLA or A-Class feel breathless during heavy acceleration or highway merging. Over time, these paper filters clog, further increasing the vacuum effect in the intake tract and forcing the engine to work harder just to breathe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Engineering Fix:\u003c\/strong\u003e This BMC performance filter replaces the restrictive factory paper with a multi-layered cotton gauze media soaked in low-viscosity oil. By using a \"Full Moulding\" system, the filter is created from a single mould with no welded joints, ensuring a perfect seal within the OEM airbox. This design allows for a significantly higher air-to-filter surface ratio, trapping impurities as small as 7 microns while straightening the airflow path. The result is increased air density entering the turbocharger, leading to sharper throttle snap and a more efficient combustion cycle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Mechanics Choose This Kit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnhanced Volumetric Efficiency:\u003c\/strong\u003e By reducing the pressure drop across the intake, the M270 turbocharger reaches target boost levels with less effort, improving torque delivery across the RPM range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuperior Filtration Technology:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unlike the standard 10-micron paper filters, this cotton gauze system traps particles down to 7 microns, providing better protection for the sensitive internals of your engine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItalian Engineering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Built using an epoxy-coated alloy mesh to prevent oxidation from humidity and fuel fumes, ensuring the filter structure remains rigid under high-velocity airflow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eFitment\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e2011-2018+ Mercedes A\/B\/CLA\/GLA Class\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eEngine Platform\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eM270.910 \/ M270.920 Turbocharged I4\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eFactory Ratings\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e102 HP to 218 HP\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003ePart Numbers\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eFB762\/20\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatibility \u0026amp; OEM Reference\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFits the Following Vehicles:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMercedes CLA (C117\/X117) CLA 180 (122 HP) 2013 \u0026gt;\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMercedes CLA (C117\/X117) CLA 200 (156 HP) 2013 \u0026gt;\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMercedes CLA (C117\/X117) CLA 200 4MATIC (184 HP) 2016 \u0026gt;\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMercedes CLA (C117\/X117) CLA 250 (211 HP) 2013 \u0026gt;\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMercedes CLA (C117\/X117) CLA 250 SPORT (218 HP) 2015 \u0026gt;\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMercedes CLASS A (W176) A 160 (102 HP) 2015 \u0026gt;\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMercedes CLASS A (W176) A 180 BLUE EFFICIENCY (122 HP) 2012 \u0026gt;\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMercedes CLASS A (W176) A 200 BLUE EFFICIENCY (156 HP) 2012 \u0026gt;\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMercedes CLASS A (W176) A 220 (184 HP) 2014 \u0026gt;\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMercedes CLASS A (W176) A 250 BLUE EFFICIENCY, SPORT (211 HP) 2012 \u0026gt;\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMercedes CLASS A (W176) A 250 SPORT (218 HP) 2012 \u0026gt;\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMercedes CLASS B (W246+W242) B 160 (102 HP) 2015 \u0026gt;\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMercedes CLASS B (W246+W242) B 180 BLUE EFFICIENCY (122 HP) 2011 \u0026gt;\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMercedes CLASS B (W246+W242) B 200 BLUE EFFICIENCY (156 HP) 2011 \u0026gt;\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMercedes CLASS B (W246+W242) B 200 NATURAL GAS DRIVE (156 HP) 2012 \u0026gt;\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMercedes CLASS B (W246+W242) B 220 4MATIC (184 HP) 2013 \u0026gt;\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMercedes CLASS B (W246+W242) B 250 BLUE EFFICIENCY (211 HP) 2012 \u0026gt;\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMercedes GLA (X156) GLA 180 (122 HP) 2015 \u0026gt;\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMercedes GLA (X156) GLA 200 (156 HP) 2013 \u0026gt;\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMercedes GLA (X156) GLA 220 (184 HP) 2017 \u0026gt;\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMercedes GLA (X156) GLA 250 (211 HP) 2014 \u0026gt;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInterchange Part Numbers:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: monospace; 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