W204-Alex

Which would you guys recommend? I know that many owners choose the x-pipe life, but has anyone ever tried a performance muffler?

aamirani

X-Pipe for me

Ders

The x-pipe is a cheap alternative for more sound. No real gains from it.

You could potentially get sound, performance, mpg, etc. with new mufflers but would cost much more.

vipsa

This. Everything around exhausts is pretty subjective. Some like it loud and obnoxious, others like it nice and subtle. Go on youtube and find videos of what you like. Just make sure you're looking at your exact model ( don't expect a 250 to sound like a 350 or AMG etc.)
The xpipe is pretty much unanimously the best compromise for most with the V6 models. It's cheap and makes a pretty good change in exhaust sound.

I personally thing that the Meisterschaft and Eisenmman race sound the best of the full exhaust systems(not a fan of the Magnaflow mufflers I've heard) but the price is pretty prohibitive for most.

joeyvaz

Can anyone recommend an X pipe and distributor of them? I have a 2013 C300 thhat I'd like to have one installed on. Thanks!

vipsa

magnaflow from amazon.

joeyvaz

found it right after I posted. Thanks for taking the time to post.

sagar526

You can get the lawson 2.25" xpipe as well, that is is like $30ish from amazon. X pipe will just give sound but have to rev really high to get any decent noise.

Becksan

I have Magnaflow race mufflers on my C350. It is deep and got a nice rumble to it, there is some drone to it, but overall I'm happy with it. Would probably have preferred a Meisterschaft, but they also carry a much higher price tag!

sagar526

Any chance you have an xpipe with those mufflers? Looking into changing the mufflers but fear the drone along with everything haha.

vipsa

Don't do it. There's a youtube clip of 300 or 350 with the xpipe and magnaflow mufflers and it doesn't sound good IMO.

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