Will a 2013 C300 4 Matic differential fit on a 2008 C350?
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Will a 2013 C300 4 Matic differential fit on a 2008 C350?
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Ive been helping my brother locate and replace his rotted through rear subframe. Luckily, i found a very good used one that was pulled as a unit(everything still attached including differential and suspension components) off of a 2013 C300 4 matic sport. I confirmed the part numbers matched for the subframe however I am having trouble finding any technical data for the differentials to see if i have to swap them out. Hoping not to so its a clean easy swap. I can’t find the final drive axle ratio for either although i did find the Gear ratios and they match up. So my question is, are they compatible?
My brothers car: WDDGF56X58R032521
Donor car: Wddgf8abodr282157
Thank you!
Ive been helping my brother locate and replace his rotted through rear subframe. Luckily, i found a very good used one that was pulled as a unit(everything still attached including differential and suspension components) off of a 2013 C300 4 matic sport. I confirmed the part numbers matched for the subframe however I am having trouble finding any technical data for the differentials to see if i have to swap them out. Hoping not to so its a clean easy swap. I can’t find the final drive axle ratio for either although i did find the Gear ratios and they match up. So my question is, are they compatible?
My brothers car: WDDGF56X58R032521
Donor car: Wddgf8abodr282157
Thank you!
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Bad VIN on the donor car.
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Doubtful. Donor car has M276/7G and your brother's car has M272/7G. Gear ratio, propshaft and other parts may not be 100% compatible.
One car is 4MATIC, the other appears to be RWD.
One car is 4MATIC, the other appears to be RWD.
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Donor car: 204-350-05-14-80, 1:2.87 ratio, $1670 list price
Other car: 204-350-02-14-80, 1:2.82 ratio, $3675 list price
Whether it physically fits may require visual inspection.
Whether it survives in service is questionable.
Other car: 204-350-02-14-80, 1:2.82 ratio, $3675 list price
Whether it physically fits may require visual inspection.
Whether it survives in service is questionable.
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Your brother's car is RWD, the donor car is 4MATIC.
Speedometer will be off on your brother's car because of the different gear ratio. Acceleration will be a bit quicker, top speed will be reduced. Shift points may be wonky.
Summary: don't do it, even if it fits.
Speedometer will be off on your brother's car because of the different gear ratio. Acceleration will be a bit quicker, top speed will be reduced. Shift points may be wonky.
Summary: don't do it, even if it fits.