Originally Posted by DrMike
Leary about WIX having worked 10+ years in service industry, We cut one apart and their products had less pleats and paper element would break down in catridge type filters. Wonder who is making M.B OEM filters... $16.00 is very cheap considering what we are protecting, pretty much like old Fram ad, Pay me now or pay me later.
OEM or K&N going on mine, I think engine is the last place to cut back on. Just my thoughts
Mann gMbH makes all Mercedes filters, and most for Audi as well. They are a very large concern in europe. You can visit thier website and look up auto cross references.
http://www.mann-hummel.com/mannfilter/