{"product_id":"performance-air-filter-for-mercedes-c-class-e-class-glc-gle-cle-fb01136","title":"Performance Air Filter for Mercedes C-Class, E-Class, CLE, GLC \u0026 GLE (2020-2026)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eHigh-Flow BMC Performance Air Filter for Mercedes Benz C-Class, E-Class, GLC, GLE \u0026amp; CLE (W206 \/ W214 \/ X254 \/ V167 \/ C236)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat it Does:\u003c\/strong\u003e The BMC performance panel air filter replaces the restrictive factory paper intake element on the Mercedes Benz C-Class, E-Class, GLC, GLE, and CLE to optimize manifold airflow volume, reduce pressure drops, and improve throttle response.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Stock Mercedes Benz Air Filtration Weakness\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModern turbocharged Mercedes-Benz platforms powered by the \u003cstrong\u003eM254\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.0L inline-4 and \u003cstrong\u003eM256\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.0L inline-6 engines utilize tightly packed, resin-bonded cellulose paper filter elements. While effective at baseline filtration, these OEM elements introduce severe flow restriction and aerodynamic drag across the intake tract as mileage accumulates. Under transient boost conditions, the dense fibrous structure causes localized intake pressure drops, limiting mass airflow (MAF) sensor potential and forcing the turbocharger compressor wheel to work harder against parasitic pumping losses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFurthermore, OEM paper elements absorb atmospheric humidity, degrading structural rigidity and compounding intake restriction over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Engineering Solution\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEngineered to motorsport specifications, the \u003cstrong\u003eBMC FB01136\u003c\/strong\u003e drop-in air filter utilizes multi-layered, low-viscosity oiled cotton gauze clamped within an epoxy-coated alloy mesh. This configuration optimizes boundary-layer airflow dynamics, allowing substantial increases in volumetric CFM while filtering impurities down to 7 microns. Encased in a single-piece continuous polyurethane frame with zero welded seams, the filter eliminates bypass leakage and high-vacuum deflection within the OEM airbox.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reusable, washable oiled media prevents particulate saturation, ensuring steady intake velocities, lower thermal soak across the filter surface, and crisp low-end torque delivery without throwing diagnostic trouble codes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFilters per kit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e334mm x 196mm panel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart Number\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBMC FB01136\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatibility \u0026amp; OEM Reference\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFits the following vehicles (BMC fitment data):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMercedes C-Class (W206\/S206) C 180 (170 HP) | 2021+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMercedes C-Class (W206\/S206) C 200 (204 HP) | 2021+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMercedes C-Class (W206\/S206) C 300 (258 HP) | 2021+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMercedes C-Class (W206\/S206) C 300 e (313 HP) | 2021+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMercedes C-Class (W206\/S206) C 300 e Plug-In Hybrid (313 HP) | 2022+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMercedes C-Class (W206\/S206) C 400 e Plug-In Hybrid (381 HP) | 2022+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMercedes E-Class (W214\/S214) E 180 (170 HP) | 2023+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMercedes E-Class (W214\/S214) E 200 (227 HP) | 2023+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMercedes E-Class (W214\/S214) E 300 e (313 HP) | 2023+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMercedes E-Class (W214\/S214) E 400 e (381 HP) | 2023+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMercedes CLE (W236) CLE 180 (170 HP) | 2024+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMercedes CLE (W236) CLE 200 (204 HP) | 2023+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMercedes CLE (W236) CLE 300 (258 HP) | 2023+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMercedes CLE (W236) CLE 300 e (313 HP) | 2024+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMercedes GLC (X254\/C254) GLC 200 Mild Hybrid (204 HP) | 2022+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMercedes GLC (X254\/C254) GLC 300 e (313 HP) | 2022+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMercedes GLC (X254\/C254) GLC 300 e (340 HP) | 2022+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMercedes GLC (X254\/C254) GLC 300 Mild Hybrid (258 HP) | 2022+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMercedes GLC (X254\/C254) GLC 350 e (320 HP) | 2022+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMercedes GLC (X254\/C254) GLC 400 e (381 HP) | 2022+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMercedes GLE \/ GLS \/ GLE Coupe (W167) GLE 350 (333 HP) | 2020+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMercedes GLE \/ GLS \/ GLE Coupe (W167) GLE 350 e (333 HP) | 2020+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMercedes GLE \/ GLS \/ GLE Coupe (W167) GLE 400 e (381 HP) | 2023+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOEM Cross Reference (BMC):\u003c\/strong\u003e MERCEDES-BENZ A2540940200\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions \u0026amp; 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