2026-07-22 · 5 min read
Mercedes CLS Air Filter Replacement Malaysia — C218/C257
C218 M276 V6 uses dual air filters (one per bank). C257 M256/M264 uses a single large panel filter. Replace all filters every 30,000 km. OEM filters: RM 80–180 depending on generation. Malaysia workshop total RM 150–280.
CLS Air Filter — V6 Dual / 4-cyl Single
- C218 M276 V6: 2 air filters (one per bank) — replace both every 30,000 km
- C257 M256/M264: single large panel filter — replace every 30,000 km
- Malaysia workshop total: RM 150–280 depending on generation
Air Filter in Malaysian Conditions
Malaysian road dust and construction zones clog air filters faster than the European-calibrated service schedule suggests. For all Mercedes-Benz models, inspect the air filter at every oil change. Turbocharged engines (M270, M274, M176) are especially sensitive to restricted airflow — a partially clogged filter reduces boost and increases fuel consumption. OEM Mercedes air filters cost RM 80–150; quality aftermarket equivalents (Mahle, Mann) are RM 40–80. Change at every Service B or whenever inspection reveals clogging.