Hi all,

I have a 2010 C300 bought in the US. As you fellow C drivers know, it comes with a 3 spoke steering wheel. I thought the only 4 spokes were the AMG steering wheels with paddle shifters. Since I bought a MT (only way to drive!), I didn't think it would be possible to swap out the 3 spoke to a 4 spoke steering wheel.

However, I saw this.

http://www.mercedes-benz.co.kr/conte...s/comfort.html

As you can see, this C class seems to come with a 4 spoke steering wheel wihtout paddle shifters.

Anyone have any idea if it's possible to obtian one of these and swap it out? Any idea on the cost?

 

Agree on the transmission...welcome kindred spirit!

Four spoke wheels in the US are found on Luxury models, or Sport models with a tan interior. MB didn't like a black 3 spoke Sport wheel in a tan interior, but there was not enough volume to justify a 3 spoke tan wheel. You can change the wheel, but the air bag hub is not interchangeable between the 3 and 4 spoke wheels...different shapes. And, that is where it can become expensive, as the air bag replacement is about $600-$700.

I found an outstanding aftermarket wheel:

http://www.performanceproducts4benz....2003-2010.html

which allowed me to reuse the airbag, but I was staying within the 3 spoke design. If you, for some reason, love the original equipment 4 spoke, you might ask if any Luxury owners in your area want to trade. If you both show up at a dealer at the same time (or other competent technical service location), the actual job would be about 20 minutes for both cars. Could be a win-win.

 

That's a shame. I'm just used to the 4 spokes and having my hand rest on the bottom of the steering wheel. It's probably not worth it to pay all that money to change it out.

Although, I would KILL to get a 2012 steering wheel. I wonder if that's possible.

 

I though 4-spoke wheel is on Luxury model only, not on Sport model no matter what color. 2011 brochure indicates that. Am I wrong? I like 4-spoke better but I don't have a choice.

 

I'm in the Caribbean and my RHD C180k blue efficiency sport W204 wheel is 4 spoke.

 

I haven't kept up with 2011 content, but that was true on 2010, as owners here with tan interior Sport models have shown.

I still think there is an opportunity for the OP to find someone here who lives near him who would really like to swap for a 3 spoke wheel on their Lux model.

 

I remember my dealer said if I order from factory, I could select whatever I want to have. I am sure I can order whatever is in the brochure but not sure of other combinations not stated in the brochure, for example the 4-spoke wheel on Sport model in 2011.