Performance Air Filter for Mercedes C, E, S, G, GLC, GLE & CLS (2016-2026)

High-Flow BMC Panel Air Filter for Mercedes Benz E-Class, GLC-Class, GLE-Class, GLS-Class (W213 / V167)

What it Does: The BMC Performance Air Filter replaces the restrictive factory paper element on Mercedes Benz E-Class, GLC-Class, GLE-Class, and GLS-Class models to increase volumetric airflow, lower pressure drop across the intake tract, and sharpen throttle response.

The Stock Mercedes Benz Air Filter Restriction

Factory Mercedes-Benz cellulose paper filters are built for quiet operation and long service intervals at the expense of flow velocity. Under load, paper pleats create high differential pressure across the intake tract, starving the M256 turbocharged inline-six of CFM during boost ramp-up. Furthermore, standard paper elements degrade quickly with moisture and particulate saturation, resulting in parasitic intake drag and sluggish throttle modulation.

The Engineering Solution

The BMC FB956/20 utilizes multi-layered oiled surgical cotton gauze reinforced by an epoxy-coated alloy mesh screen. This media configuration captures particulates down to 7 microns without restricting intake velocity. Molded using BMC's proprietary "Full Moulding" process, the filter features a single-piece vulcanized polyurethane perimeter that prevents edge blow-by, resists high underhood thermal cycling, and seats securely inside the OEM W213, X253, V167, and X167 airboxes without intake plumbing modifications.

Technical Specifications

Compatibility & OEM Reference

Fits the following vehicles (BMC fitment data):

• Mercedes AMG GT (X290) 43 EQ Boost (367 HP) | 2018+
• Mercedes AMG GT (X290) 53 EQ Boost (435 HP) | 2018+
• Mercedes C-Class (W205/A205/C205/S205) C 180 d (122 HP) | 2018+
• Mercedes C-Class (W205/A205/C205/S205) C 200 d 1.6 (160 HP) | 2018+
• Mercedes C-Class (W205/A205/C205/S205) C 200 d 2.0 (150 HP) | 2018+
• Mercedes C-Class (W205/A205/C205/S205) C 220 d (194 HP) | 2018+
• Mercedes C-Class (W205/A205/C205/S205) C 300 d (245 HP) | 2018+
• Mercedes C-Class (W205/A205/C205/S205) C 300 de (306 HP) | 2019+
• Mercedes C-Class (W206/S206) C 200 d (163 HP) | 2021+
• Mercedes C-Class (W206/S206) C 220 d (200 HP) | 2021+
• Mercedes C-Class (W206/S206) C 300 d (265 HP) | 2021+
• Mercedes C-Class (W206/S206) C 300 de (313 HP) | 2022+
• Mercedes E-Class (W213/S213,A238) AMG E 53 EQ (435 HP) | 2018+
• Mercedes E-Class (W213/S213,A238) E 200 d (150 HP) | 2016+
• Mercedes E-Class (W213/S213,A238) E 200 d (160 HP) | 2018+
• Mercedes E-Class (W213/S213,A238) E 220 d (163 HP) | 2016+
• Mercedes E-Class (W213/S213,A238) E 220 d (194 HP) | 2016+
• Mercedes E-Class (W213/S213,A238) E 220 d Mild Hybrid (200 HP) | 2022+
• Mercedes E-Class (W213/S213,A238) E 300 d (245 HP) | 2017+
• Mercedes E-Class (W213/S213,A238) E 300 D EQ Boost (265 HP) | 2021+
• Mercedes E-Class (W213/S213,A238) E 300 de (306 HP) | 2018+
• Mercedes E-Class (W213/S213,A238) E 350 d (286 HP) | 2018+
• Mercedes E-Class (W213/S213,A238) E 400 d (330 HP) | 2020+
• Mercedes E-Class (W213/S213,A238) E 400 d (340 HP) | 2018+
• Mercedes E-Class (W213/S213,A238) E 450 (367 HP) | 2020+
• Mercedes E-Class (W213/S213,A238) E 450 EQ Boost (367 HP) | 2020+
• Mercedes E-Class (W214/S214) AMG E 53 (585 HP) | 2024+
• Mercedes E-Class (W214/S214) E 200 d (163 HP) | 2024+
• Mercedes E-Class (W214/S214) E 220 d (197 HP) | 2023+
• Mercedes E-Class (W214/S214) E 300 de (313 HP) | 2023+
• Mercedes E-Class (W214/S214) E 450 (381 HP) | 2023+
• Mercedes E-Class (W214/S214) E 450 de (367 HP) | 2023+
• Mercedes G-Class (465) G 450 d Mild Hybrid (367 HP) | 2024+
• Mercedes G-Class (465) G 500 Mild Hybrid (450 HP) | 2024+
• Mercedes G-Class (W461/463) G 350 d (249 HP) | 2021+
• Mercedes G-Class (W461/463) G 350 d (286 HP) | 2019+
• Mercedes G-Class (W461/463) G 400 d (330 HP) | 2019+
• Mercedes S-Class (W/C223) S 350 d (286 HP) | 2020+
• Mercedes S-Class (W/C223) S 400 d (330 HP) | 2020+
• Mercedes S-Class (W/C223) S 450 EQ Boost (381 HP) | 2022+
• Mercedes S-Class (W/C223) S 450 EQ Boost (367 HP) | 2020+
• Mercedes S-Class (W/C223) S 500 EQ Boost (435 HP) | 2020+
• Mercedes S-Class (W/V223) S 350 d Mild Hybrid (313 HP) | 2023+
• Mercedes S-Class (W/V223) S 450 d Mild Hybrid (367 HP) | 2023+
• Mercedes S-Class (W/V223) S 450 e Plug-In Hybrid (408 HP) | 2022+
• Mercedes S-Class (W/V223) S 580 E (510 HP) | 2021+
• Mercedes S-Class (W222,A/C217) S 350 d (249 HP) | 2018+
• Mercedes S-Class (W222,A/C217) S 350 d (286 HP) | 2017+
• Mercedes S-Class (W222,A/C217) S 400 d (340 HP) | 2017+
• Mercedes S-Class (W222,A/C217) S 450 (367 HP) | 2017+
• Mercedes S-Class (W222,A/C217) S 500 (435 HP) | 2017+
• Mercedes CLE (W236) AMG CLE 53 (450 HP) | 2024+
• Mercedes CLE (W236) CLE 220 d (197 HP) | 2023+
• Mercedes CLE (W236) CLE 450 (381 HP) | 2023+
• Mercedes CLS (C257) AMG CLS 50 (435 HP) | 2018+
• Mercedes CLS (C257) CLS 220 d (194 HP) | 2018+
• Mercedes CLS (C257) CLS 300 d (245 HP) | 2018+
• Mercedes CLS (C257) CLS 300 d EQ Boost (265 HP) | 2021+
• Mercedes CLS (C257) CLS 350 d (249 HP) | 2018+
• Mercedes CLS (C257) CLS 350 d (286 HP) | 2018+
• Mercedes CLS (C257) CLS 400 d (340 HP) | 2018+
• Mercedes CLS (C257) CLS 400 d (330 HP) | 2020+
• Mercedes CLS (C257) CLS 450 EQ Boost (367 HP) | 2018+
• Mercedes GLC (X254/C254) GLC 220 d (197 HP) | 2022+
• Mercedes GLC (X254/C254) GLC 300 d (269 HP) | 2022+
• Mercedes GLC (X254/C254) GLC 300 de (333 HP) | 2022+
• Mercedes GLC (X254/C254) GLC 450 d (367 HP) | 2023+
• Mercedes GLC / GLC Coupe (X253/C253) GLC 220 d (194 HP) | 2019+
• Mercedes GLC / GLC Coupe (X253/C253) GLC 300 d (245 HP) | 2019+
• Mercedes GLC / GLC Coupe (X253/C253) GLC 300 de (306 HP) | 2020+
• Mercedes GLC / GLC Coupe (X253/C253) GLC 300 de (194 HP) | 2020+
• Mercedes GLC / GLC Coupe (X253/C253) GLC 400 d (330 HP) | 2019+
• Mercedes GLE / GLS / GLE Coupe (W167) 450 (367 HP) | 2018+
• Mercedes GLE / GLS / GLE Coupe (W167) 450 (381 HP) | 2023+
• Mercedes GLE / GLS / GLE Coupe (W167) 300 d (245 HP) | 2018+
• Mercedes GLE / GLS / GLE Coupe (W167) 300 d (269 HP) | 2023+
• Mercedes GLE / GLS / GLE Coupe (W167) 300d EQ Boost (272 HP) | 2021+
• Mercedes GLE / GLS / GLE Coupe (W167) 350 d (249 HP) | 2021+
• Mercedes GLE / GLS / GLE Coupe (W167) 350 d (272 HP) | 2019+
• Mercedes GLE / GLS / GLE Coupe (W167) 350 d 4MATIC (286 HP) | 2019+
• Mercedes GLE / GLS / GLE Coupe (W167) 350 de (306 HP) | 2020+
• Mercedes GLE / GLS / GLE Coupe (W167) 350 de (320 HP) | 2020+
• Mercedes GLE / GLS / GLE Coupe (W167) 350 de (333 HP) | 2023+
• Mercedes GLE / GLS / GLE Coupe (W167) 400 d (330 HP) | 2019+
• Mercedes GLE / GLS / GLE Coupe (W167) 450 d 4MATIC Mild Hybrid (367 HP) | 2023+
• Mercedes GLE / GLS / GLE Coupe (W167) 450 EQ Boost (367 HP) | 2018+
• Mercedes GLE / GLS / GLE Coupe (W167) AMG 53 (435 HP) | 2018+
• Mercedes GLE / GLS / GLE Coupe (W167) AMG 53 EQ Performance (544 HP) | 2023+
• Mercedes Maybach II (X222) S 450 (367 HP) | 2020+

OEM Cross Reference (BMC): MERCEDES-BENZ 6540940004, MERCEDES-BENZ A6540940004

Frequently Asked Questions & Fitment Warnings

Does this fit the W213 and V167 E-Class and GLE-Class?

Yes, this is a direct fit for the Mercedes Benz E-Class, GLC-Class, GLE-Class, and GLS-Class equipped with the M256 3.0L turbo powertrain. Confirm your airbox shape and OEM filter dimensions prior to installation.

Does this drop-in filter require an ECU tune?

No, this filter drops into the factory airbox and functions seamlessly with factory engine management without triggering check engine lights or mass airflow sensor faults.

The Mercedes Benz Precision Standard

Designed to integrate flawlessly with European high-performance engine management, this filter maintains factory-spec seal geometry to help ensure absolute filtration integrity, consistent airflow metering, and zero diagnostic trouble codes.