Performance Air Intake for Mercedes Benz C Class / E Class

Optimizing Airflow Dynamics: The High-Flow BMC Filter for the Mercedes M274 Engine

Who It’s For: Engineered for Mercedes-Benz W205 C-Class and W213 E-Class owners running the M274 turbocharged inline-four powerplant who want to eliminate the bottleneck in their factory induction system.

The Symptom: The factory air filtration system on the M274 is built around a dense, disposable paper element. While effective at basic filtration, these paper fibers create significant surface tension and air resistance, especially as they begin to load with debris. In a turbocharged application like your C300 or E300, this restriction forces the turbocharger to work harder to pull air through the media, which can increase intake air temperatures and lead to a noticeable “laggy” sensation during mid-range acceleration.

The Engineering Fix: This BMC performance filter replaces the restrictive paper with a multi-layered cotton gauze media, soaked in low-viscosity oil and reinforced by an epoxy-coated alloy mesh. By utilizing the physics of “depth filtration,” this kit allows for a higher volume of air to pass through while capturing impurities as small as 7 microns—significantly tighter than the 10-micron limit of most OEM filters. The result is a reduction in pressure drop across the filter, allowing your turbo to spool more efficiently and providing a sharper, more immediate throttle response.

Why Mechanics Choose This Kit

• Reduced Pumping Losses: By straightening the airflow path and increasing the effective surface area, the engine spends less energy “inhaling,” allowing more of that M274 torque to reach the wheels.
• Full Moulding Construction: Unlike cheaper filters that use glued joints, this unit features a single-mould design that prevents structural failure or air bypassing under high-boost conditions.
• Sustainable Performance: This isn’t a disposable part. The high-flow cotton media is fully washable and regenerable, ensuring your Mercedes maintains peak volumetric efficiency for the life of the vehicle.

Technical Specifications

Compatibility & OEM Reference

Fits the Following Vehicles:

• Mercedes-Benz Class C (W205/A205/C205/S205) C 160 (129 HP) 2015 >
• Mercedes-Benz Class C (W205/A205/C205/S205) C 180 (156 HP) 2014 >
• Mercedes-Benz Class C (W205/A205/C205/S205) C 200 (184 HP) 2014 >
• Mercedes-Benz Class C (W205/A205/C205/S205) C 250 (211 HP) 2014 >
• Mercedes-Benz Class C (W205/A205/C205/S205) C 300 (245 HP) 2015 >
• Mercedes-Benz Class C (W205/A205/C205/S205) C 350E Plug-In Hybrid (211 HP) 2015 > 2018
• Mercedes-Benz Class E (W212/S212) E 180 (156 HP) 2013 >
• Mercedes-Benz Class E (W212/S212) E 200 NGT (156 HP) 2013 >
• Mercedes-Benz Class E (W213/S213, A238) E 200 (184 HP) 2016 >
• Mercedes-Benz Class E (W213/S213, A238) E 250 (211 HP) 2016 >
• Mercedes-Benz Class E (W213/S213, A238) E 300 (245 HP) 2016 >
• Mercedes-Benz Class E (W213/S213, A238) E 350E (286 HP) 2016 >

Interchange Part Numbers:

FB838/01, 83801, M274 Intake Filter

The Performance Promise

Buy with confidence. As tuners, we know that better breathing is the foundation of every performance build. This BMC kit provides the exact balance of filtration security and flow improvement required for high-tech Mercedes-Benz powerplants. Backed by real automotive experts and fast shipping.