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by Hannah Racey, Han

Mercedes, a German brand name of automobiles, coaches, buses, and trucks, is offering K&N filters on selected vehicles including the A Class and B Class. K&N Engineering has designed a lifetime Replacement Air Filter (33-2914) to blend in the factory air box of the 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2007 models of the Mercedes A-Class and B-Class. Said filters are expected to deliver luxury packaging with a serious amount of performance.

K&N 33-2914 filters measure 8.5 inches long and 6.688 inches wide. Vehicle applications include 2007 Mercedes Benz B200 2.0L L4, B170 1.7L L4, B150 1.5L L4, A200 2.0L L4, A170 1.7L L4, A150 1.5L L4; 2006 Mercedes Benz B200 2.0L L4, B170 1.7L L4, B150 1.5L L4, A200 2.0L L4, A170 1.7L L4, 1.5L L4; 2005 Mercedes Benz B200 2.0L L4, B170 1.7L L4, 1.5L L4, A200 2.0L L4, A170 1.7L L4, A150 1.5L L4; and 2004 Mercedes Benz A200 2.0L L4, A170 1.7L L4, A150 1.5L L4.

Mercedes Benz is famed for its commitment in delivering advanced safety, innovative styling and driving dynamics. With K&N performance filters on selected vehicles, the automaker anticipates that more and more aficionados would be delighted.

Compared to disposable filters, K&N air filters are environment-friendly. They are washable and reusable. Additionally, the panel air filter is formulated to boost auto acceleration and horsepower without compromising superb filtration. It also enhances fuel economy so the owner of the vehicle saves money at the pump. K&N filters UK are also backed by a 10-year or 1,000,000 mile warranty to ensure the quality and productivity of the product.

K&N Air Filters utilize an extraordinary design philosophy that made use of an oiled cotton fabric placed between two layers of epoxy-coated aluminum screen. These filters capture dirt particles without blocking air flow. Each type of filter manufactured is designed in accordance with the vehicle's make and model. The filters are capable of running up to 50,000 miles between cleanings.

For more than 30 years now, K&N Filters have been the leading alternative in engine filtration. This is attributed to its reliability and quality. The virtually unrestricted auto air flow given by the filters make the engine run cleaner, stronger and with superb fuel efficiency.

K&N Air Filters said the secret lies on the filter medium. How did the manufacturer produce the effect? The manufacturer layered 4 to 6 sheets of pleated and oiled cotton-gauze between 2 sheets of aluminum wire mesh. This design shuns dirt, dust and other harmful particles like no other filter, all while clean. Moreover, the power-enhancing air flows freely to the engine.

K&N auto filters only needs regular cleaning every 50,000 miles. When the vehicle owner is regularly doing maintenance activities, it is expected that K&N filters will last for the life of the vehicle without the expensive repairs and services.

Earlier, K&N's typhoon air intake system was added to 1.8L 2006 and 2007 Honda Civic to add a remarkable 5.72 horsepower. ?Special care was taken to ensure that the Intake System followed the Civics lines,? said K&N Project Technician Nestor Cabrera. ?Our kit will not obstruct or rub against other parts in the engine compartment.?

Cabrera added, ?The horsepower gain is exceptional for this size engine. There is symmetry between 69-1013TS and the engine compartment. We designed the heat shield with provisions for the factory fresh air duct so that the filter (RU-4960) could receive a consistent flow of fresh cool air.?

Scrape the brand labels off of a K&N intake and an Injen intake, set them side-by-side, and it's mighty difficult to tell them apart. There's a mandrel-bent tube (probably metal). Also, a conical cotton-gauze filter that's washable and reusable. If you're trying to pick between the two for a quick upgrade project, this can cause quite a conundrum.

Telling apart the people who use K&N intakes and K&N Cold Air Intakes isn't quite as difficult. Because K&N practically invented performance air induction and reusable cotton-gauze filtration, most of the performance drivers you see on the road could be using a K&N Cold Air Intake (or at least a K&N filter). You'll see the logo on many a bumper or back window when you're cruising the highway. The Injen guy, though, is almost always the miscreant buzzing by your bedroom window at 1am, armed with a slick sport compact and Yuban-sized tailpipe. Picking your next intake based on which group best fits you isn't a bad way to decide between K&N and Injen.

That's exactly how K&N would want you to pick?after all, most drivers fall into the broad K&N crew with ease, and are quite satisfied with the move. Injen, though, touts its ability to bring new innovation and technology to the idea K&N pioneered, channeling a more tuned variety of intake performance into the manifold. And, they're making moves to expand beyond the sport compact crowd, introducing tuned air boxes and a line of truck/SUV air intakes. They're still big in sport compact circles, thanks to one of the chief reasons Injen intakes became popular to begin with: the look. An engine with an Injen is unmistakable; not so much the case with most K&N kits.

K&N cold air intakes end up being the better fit for most drivers, though, because of the reputation of quality, performance, and endurance. But, another factor is a big reason why K&N gets picked by a wide majority of drivers. While Injen deals solely in metal intakes, K&N makes their popular FIPK and 63 Series intake kits with crosslink plastic/nylon tubes. They're not nearly as attractive, but they don't need to be. The plastic intake tube substantially lowers the cost of the kit as a whole. And, it keeps the incoming air cooler, and thus denser, providing more horsepower?all thanks to the non-conductive material. A K&N that's cheaper and more powerful is the clincher almost every time.

When it comes to the filter on the end of your kit, K&N has been the undisputed king of filtration for more than 30 years. This is another key deciding point between the two intake brands, as K&N uses their own proven filter formula in every intake kit. Injen uses another company's filters, but they won't disclose who actually manufactures the filter. With K&N, you know what you get; with Injen, you don't.

In the end, it comes down to how much looks and brand identity matter in your intake choice. If you want the can't-miss kit for your project, K&N is the choice?hands down. If you value the under-hood appearance factor most, or need to grasp at some street cred (i.e., if you're doing-up a Lancer), Injen is worth a long look. That puts about 75% of drivers in the K&N camp. Were these the only two intake brands in the world, that number would sound about right. Though they're not, K&N is still the overwhelming leader.

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