Mercedes-Benz X-Class Air Filter Replacement Parts

Yes, every variant of the X-Class has an air filter — it is a fundamental engine component present on all petrol and diesel versions of the truck. The X-Class was sold in the UK predominantly with diesel engines (the 2.3-litre and 3.0-litre V6 diesel), and all of these require an air filter to clean intake air before it enters the engine. If you are searching for one, make sure you know your engine code from your V5 or a VIN check, as that is the key detail breakers will need to match the correct unit.

The X-Class ran as a single generation from 2017 to 2020 with no major facelift that altered the engine lineup, so in principle the air filter for the same engine code should be consistent across the production run. However, ancillary fitment details and housing designs can change quietly mid-production, so you should confirm with the breaker that the part they have matches your specific registration rather than assuming year-to-year compatibility. Giving the breaker your engine code — visible on the V5 or via a VIN check — is the most reliable way to get a confirmed match.

Yes, engine code is the single most important factor here — the 2.3-litre four-cylinder diesel (badged X 220 d or X 250 d) and the 3.0-litre V6 diesel (badged X 350 d) have different air filter assemblies and housings, and the parts are not interchangeable. Always quote your engine code to the breaker rather than just the badge name, as the code confirms exactly which filter and airbox configuration your vehicle uses. Your engine code will be on your V5 registration document or can be obtained through a VIN check.

Trim level — whether Progressive, Stylish, Power, or Power Plus — does not affect air filter fitment at all, as it is a mechanical part that follows the engine, not the specification level. Two X-Class trucks on different trims with the same engine code will use the same air filter. Focus entirely on your engine code and fuel type when sourcing a used unit from a breaker.

The X-Class was sold in the UK exclusively with diesel engines, so a petrol X-Class was not offered in this market and you are unlikely to find petrol-specific parts through UK breakers. If you have a vehicle registered here, it will almost certainly be one of the diesel variants, so double-check your V5 and engine code before searching. If you have imported a petrol-engined X-Class from another market, it is worth speaking directly to breakers and explaining this, as sourcing may be more difficult.

The X-Class shares its platform and some running gear with the Nissan Navara (NP300) and Renault Alaskan, and there is some parts commonality across these vehicles at a mechanical level. However, whether the air filter and airbox assembly interchange directly between these models depends on the specific engine code and any Mercedes-specific modifications, so you should not assume compatibility without checking. Raise this question directly with the breaker, giving them both your engine code and registration, and they can confirm whether a Navara or Alaskan filter is a viable match for your vehicle.