W211 Air Filters
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I just haven't replaced with any aftermarket. Don't have part #'s but they are available. K&N has them if you need the part # you can go to their websits. $75 for the MB part. It really is 2 filters so considering the cost of each 1 not too high a price. The E500 is still under warranty and when it needs a air filter I have just picked up the MB part. Jim
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I just haven't replaced with any aftermarket. Don't have part #'s but they are available. K&N has them if you need the part # you can go to their websits. $75 for the MB part. It really is 2 filters so considering the cost of each 1 not too high a price. The E500 is still under warranty and when it needs a air filter I have just picked up the MB part. Jim
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Once in a while, there's a posting regarding OEM vs some other brand of air filters and the debate goes on and on -- This and other MB forums.
Most of us just use the OEM filters and don't bother with any aftermarket filters -- that's probably why you didn't a flood of replies.
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paul....
Most of us just use the OEM filters and don't bother with any aftermarket filters -- that's probably why you didn't a flood of replies.
Regards,
paul....
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Re: Air Filters
Given that you have 2 filters on the V6 as with the V8, you have enough filter media area that you can go a long time without changing the filters, and a K&N won't make much difference. I would however also check into the Green Filter line as their product has received high acclaim if you really want to go aftermarket.
If it were my car, I would just change the standard filters every 2 years or 20K miles, you will not lose power or mileage, and have no warranty concerns.
If it were my car, I would just change the standard filters every 2 years or 20K miles, you will not lose power or mileage, and have no warranty concerns.
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Given that you have 2 filters on the V6 as with the V8, you have enough filter media area that you can go a long time without changing the filters, and a K&N won't make much difference. I would however also check into the Green Filter line as their product has received high acclaim if you really want to go aftermarket.
If it were my car, I would just change the standard filters every 2 years or 20K miles, you will not lose power or mileage, and have no warranty concerns.
If it were my car, I would just change the standard filters every 2 years or 20K miles, you will not lose power or mileage, and have no warranty concerns.
Regards
paul....
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Thank you for all the replies fellas. I am not going to change my stock filters as of yet. I just want to find out what you all think about aftermarket filters and the advantages, if any, for the W211. Thanks again.
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Agree with paulv, stick with the OEM (probably made by Hengst or Mann) filters. As far as I am concerned, the K&N filter only has disadvantages over OEM.
The air filters in your car can easily go 4 years/60k miles unless you are operating the car on dirt roads. I wouldn't believe me if I were reading that; take the filters out and see for yourself. There is a lot of filter area.
If you want the car to go faster, I suggest you trade your car (when you are ready to) for a higher powered car (E550, M45, 545, CTS-V).
Good luck!
The air filters in your car can easily go 4 years/60k miles unless you are operating the car on dirt roads. I wouldn't believe me if I were reading that; take the filters out and see for yourself. There is a lot of filter area.
If you want the car to go faster, I suggest you trade your car (when you are ready to) for a higher powered car (E550, M45, 545, CTS-V).
Good luck!
Last edited by X72; Sep 18, 2006 at 04:07 PM.
