Performance Air Filter for Mercedes C, E, S, ML, CLS, GLK, SL & SLK 300 / 350 (2009-2017)

High-Flow Induction: BMC Performance Filter for Mercedes-Benz M276 & OM642 V6 Engines

Who It’s For: Engineered for Mercedes-Benz owners running the M276 naturally aspirated V6 or the OM642 Diesel powerplant who want to eliminate the "heavy" throttle feel inherent in these luxury platforms.

The Symptom: The factory air filtration system in your Mercedes-Benz is designed with one priority: silence. To achieve this, engineers use dense, pleated paper filters that create significant parasitic drag on the intake stroke. This restriction forces the M276 or OM642 engine to work harder just to breathe, resulting in a sluggish initial tip-in and a noticeable delay when you’re trying to execute a high-speed pass on the highway.

In heavier chassis like the M-Class (W166) or the S-Class (W221), this air starvation makes the vehicle feel much heavier than it actually is.

The Engineering Fix: This BMC performance filter replaces that restrictive paper element with a multi-layered cotton gauze medium, treated with low-viscosity oil. From a fluid dynamics perspective, we are increasing the effective surface area while reducing the pressure drop across the filter.

This allows for a more laminar airflow into the intake manifold. Unlike the 10-micron limit of OEM filters, BMC’s design captures impurities as small as 7 microns without compromising velocity. The result is a sharper throttle response and an engine that feels more eager to climb the RPM range.

Why Mechanics Choose This Kit

• Enhanced Volumetric Efficiency: By reducing intake restriction, we allow the M276 and OM642 engines to reach their peak torque figures with less effort, improving overall drivability.
• Full Moulding Construction: Unlike cheaper aftermarket filters that are glued together, BMC uses a single-mould process. This eliminates welded joints, ensuring the filter frame will never crack or fail under the high-heat cycles of a Mercedes engine bay.
• Lifetime Sustainability: This isn’t a disposable part. This filter is fully washable and regenerable, meaning it’s the last air filter your Mercedes will ever need.

Technical Specifications

Compatibility & OEM Reference

Fits the following vehicles (BMC fitment data):

• Mercedes C-Class (W204/C204/S204) C 300 (252 HP) | 2011-2014
• Mercedes C-Class (W204/C204/S204) C 300 CDI (231 HP) | 2011-2014
• Mercedes C-Class (W204/C204/S204) C 350 CGI Blue Efficiency (306 HP) | 2011-2014
• Mercedes E-Class (A207/C207) E 300 CGI Blue Efficiency (252 HP) | 2011-2016
• Mercedes E-Class (A207/C207) E 350 CGI Blue Efficiency (306 HP) | 2011-2016
• Mercedes E-Class (W212/S212) E 300 Blue Efficiency (252 HP) | 2011-2016
• Mercedes E-Class (W212/S212) E 350 Blue Efficiency (306 HP) | 2011-2016
• Mercedes M-Class (W166) ML 300 (252 HP) | 2012-2015
• Mercedes M-Class (W166) ML 350 Blue Efficiency (306 HP) | 2011-2015
• Mercedes R-Class (W251) R 350 Blue Efficiency (306 HP) | 2011-2014
• Mercedes S-Class (W221) S 350 Blue Efficiency (306 HP) | 2011-2013
• Mercedes S-Class (W222,A/C217) S 400 Hybrid (306 HP) | 2013-2017
• Mercedes CLS (C218) / CLS Shooting Brake (X218) CLS 350 (306 HP) | 2010-2014
• Mercedes GLK (X204) GLK 300 (252 HP) | 2009-2015
• Mercedes GLK (X204) GLK 350 CGI Blue Efficiency (306 HP) | 2011-2015
• Mercedes SL (R231) SL 350 (306 HP) | 2012-2014
• Mercedes SLK (R172) SLK 350 CGI Blue Efficiency (306 HP) | 2011-2016

OEM Cross Reference (BMC): MERCEDES-BENZ 2760940004, A2760940004

The Performance Promise

Buy with confidence. As tuners, we only carry brands that pass our filtration and flow-bench standards. BMC is the choice of factory racing teams globally, and we stand behind this kit for your Mercedes-Benz performance needs.

Common Questions

Which Mercedes models does it fit?
BMC lists the C 300 / C 350, E 300 / E 350, ML 300 / ML 350, R 350, S 350 / S 400 Hybrid, CLS 350, GLK 300 / 350, SL 350 and SLK 350, 2009-2017.

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.