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Difference between ML320 and Ml500 mufflers

Old Nov 8, 2021 | 01:18 PM
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Difference between ML320 and Ml500 mufflers

Folks,

I had to replace stock muffler with aftermarket unit in 2015 then again in 2018 as they all keep rusting out
Now 2018 one is rusted again and company doesn't have replacement so they'll give me some money back

I found a really good deal on 2003 ML500 muffler and according to part numbers it doesn't fit 2002 ML320.

Does anyone know what the differences are or if there are any (maybe just different part numbers)?

Thx
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Old Nov 8, 2021 | 02:36 PM
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2002 ML 320 & 2006 ML500
The ML 320 muffler has two inlets (see arrows) and only single exhaust system.

The ML 500 has two mufflers with dual exhaust.
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Old Nov 26, 2021 | 10:52 AM
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you sure?

Then why does ML500 here looks the same as ML320 (Dual inlet, one outlet)

https://www.benzworld.org/threads/ou...umble.2991819/

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Old Dec 9, 2021 | 10:04 PM
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E350 w212 Ml500 w163
My 2002 ML500 has dual inlets and a single outlet
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