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Fitment on a used steering wheel varies by vehicle, so a bit of detail goes a long way. Our request form covers what breakers need to know, so every quote you get back is for the correct part:
No — the W210 (1995–2002) and W211 (2002–2009) are completely different generations with different steering column interfaces, airbag systems, and clock spring connectors, so a direct swap will not work. You need a steering wheel from the correct generation for your car. Always confirm the exact part against your registration with the breaker before purchasing.
Both years fall within the W211 generation (2002–2009), which received a facelift in 2006, and Mercedes updated the interior including the steering wheel design at that point. A pre-facelift wheel from 2004 may not match the post-facelift hub or airbag connector used in a 2007 car. Name the generation and facelift year to your breaker and confirm fitment against your specific registration before buying.
No — engine size does not affect steering wheel fitment on the E-Class; the wheel is determined by the generation and any mid-generation updates, not by whether you have a 220d or a 350. You do not need to match the engine when sourcing a used steering wheel. Focus your search on the correct generation (W210, W211, W212, W213) for your car.
Trim level does not affect the physical fitment of the steering wheel hub or airbag connection, so an Avantgarde wheel will fit an SE of the same generation mechanically. However, you may notice cosmetic differences such as stitching colour, paddle-shift controls, or the finish of the rim depending on which trim the donor wheel came from. If you want a like-for-like appearance, tell the breaker your trim level, but be aware it will not prevent the wheel from fitting.
No — the W212 (2009–2016) and W213 (2016 onwards) are separate generations with different steering column designs and airbag systems, so the wheels are not interchangeable. Stick to a donor car from the same generation as your own. Confirm the exact part against your registration with the breaker to be sure.
No — the body style (saloon or estate) does not affect steering wheel fitment; the wheel is the same across body styles within the same generation. The key detail is always the generation and any facelift changes, not whether the donor car was a saloon or estate. Confirm the part against your registration with the breaker before purchasing.