Performance Air Filter for Mercedes C-Class, E-Class, CLS & GLC (2017-2026)

High-Flow BMC Performance Air Filter for Mercedes Benz C-Class, E-Class, CLS-Class, GLC-Class (W205, W213, C257, X253)

What it Does: The BMC performance panel air filter replaces the restrictive factory paper element on the Mercedes Benz C-Class, E-Class, CLS-Class, and GLC-Class to increase volumetric airflow and sharpen throttle response without modifying the OEM intake tract.

The Stock Mercedes Benz Air Filtration Weakness

Factory Mercedes-Benz intake systems rely on dense, multi-fold cellulose paper filters engineered primarily for extended service intervals rather than aerodynamic efficiency. Under wide-open throttle, these OEM paper elements generate significant pressure drops across the intake tract, restricting airflow into the turbocharger compressor inlet.

Additionally, moisture and engine bay thermal cycling cause standard paper fibers to swell and compact over time, compounding flow restriction, degrading throttle tip-in response, and forcing the turbocharger to work harder against parasitic intake drag.

The Engineering Solution

The BMC FB01028 drop-in panel filter addresses these volumetric restrictions using multi-layered, low-viscosity oiled cotton gauze clamped between an epoxy-coated alloy mesh. This configuration optimizes laminar boundary layer airflow while maintaining sub-7-micron filtration thresholds to shield mass airflow (MAF) sensors and compressor wheels from micro-abrasives.

Molded via BMC's proprietary Full Moulding process, the perimeter features a one-piece continuous rubber frame without welded joints, preventing blow-by and structural distortion under extreme intake vacuum. It drops directly into the OEM airbox with no cutting, re-routing, or ECU calibration required.

Technical Specifications

Compatibility & OEM Reference

Fits the following vehicles (BMC fitment data):

• Mercedes C-Class (W205/A205/C205/S205) C 160 (129 HP) | 2018+
• Mercedes C-Class (W205/A205/C205/S205) C 180 (156 HP) | 2018+
• Mercedes C-Class (W205/A205/C205/S205) C 200 (184 HP) | 2018+
• Mercedes C-Class (W205/A205/C205/S205) C 200 (204 HP) | 2019+
• Mercedes C-Class (W205/A205/C205/S205) C 200 EQ (184 HP) | 2018+
• Mercedes C-Class (W205/A205/C205/S205) C 300 (249 HP) | 2018+
• Mercedes C-Class (W205/A205/C205/S205) C 300 (258 HP) | 2018+
• Mercedes C-Class (W205/A205/C205/S205) C 300 EQ Boost (258 HP) | 2019+
• Mercedes E-Class (W213/S213,A238) E 200 (197 HP) | 2018+
• Mercedes E-Class (W213/S213,A238) E 200 EQ (184 HP) | 2018+
• Mercedes E-Class (W213/S213,A238) E 200 EQ Boost (197 HP) | 2019+
• Mercedes E-Class (W213/S213,A238) E 300 (258 HP) | 2018+
• Mercedes E-Class (W213/S213,A238) E 300 EQ Boost (258 HP) | 2019+
• Mercedes E-Class (W213/S213,A238) E 350 (299 HP) | 2017+
• Mercedes E-Class (W213/S213,A238) E 350 EQ (299 HP) | 2018+
• Mercedes CLS (C257) CLS 300 (258 HP) | 2018+
• Mercedes CLS (C257) CLS 350 (299 HP) | 2018+
• Mercedes GLC / GLC Coupe (X253/C253) GLC 200 EQ Boost (197 HP) | 2019+
• Mercedes GLC / GLC Coupe (X253/C253) GLC 300 EQ Boost (258 HP) | 2019+

OEM Cross Reference (BMC): MERCEDES-BENZ 2640940100, MERCEDES-BENZ A2640940100

Frequently Asked Questions & Fitment Warnings

Does this fit the W205, W213, C257, and X253 C-Class, E-Class, CLS-Class, and GLC-Class?

Yes, this is a direct fit for the Mercedes Benz C-Class, E-Class, CLS-Class, and GLC-Class equipped with the M264 / M274 2.0L inline-4 engine configurations. Confirm airbox shape and OEM filter size before ordering, as high-output V6/V8 AMG platforms utilize a dual-airbox setup requiring different part numbers.

Will installing this oiled cotton filter foul the factory Mass Airflow (MAF) sensor?

No, BMC precision-oils each filter from the factory to strict saturation tolerances, ensuring proper particulate capture without migrating oil down the intake tube onto delicate sensor wires.

The Mercedes-Benz Precision Standard

Engineered to Euro performance benchmarks, this BMC intake upgrade preserves factory drivability, maintains strict acoustic emissions, and ensures zero check-engine lights while delivering unrestricted airflow throughout the entire RPM band.