Cabin air filters (MAHLE vs OEM BMW)

ponytuning · 06-26-2020, 12:04 AM

Is there a difference in functionality/quality between these two? The first is priced more than double than second and BMW OEM.

The second is made by MAHLE which I know gets rebranded by BMW. However, one says "activated charcoal" and looks darker than the cheaper one which does not.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...B6997URW&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...KIKX0DER&psc=1

Thoughts?

smyles · 06-26-2020, 07:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ponytuning

However, one says "activated charcoal" and looks darker than the cheaper one which does not.

Thoughts?

My thought is you should read the product descriptions.

mrfochon · 06-26-2020, 08:22 AM

So funny just did the change of filters last week and went with the non oem

RED_Y_ · 06-26-2020, 01:09 PM

Just installed Mahle one last Sunday. Used this one https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0068N0EL8/

It does feel lighter compared to my BMW OEM one, but so far so good, next time I will try Mann instead of Mahle.

gvarr03 · 06-26-2020, 06:38 PM

No difference... I went with Mahle and compared it to OEM. Same thing just without BMW logo on it. I change those filters every 7-12k miles so Mahle is a way to go for me.

CHECKERED · 06-27-2020, 06:13 AM

Mahle, Mann and Hengst are all OE supplier, depending on the plant the BMW is made

I have had good results with Hengst in my Audi, the build quality of all filters (engine / cabin / oil) seems more sturdy compared with Mahle or Mann, hence why Hengst is a couple dollars more.

the element in the Mann oil filters would fold (collapse) to one another, and this never happened with a Hengst, so i stopped using Mann oil filters in my Audi.

just ordered another Mahel oil filter for the N57, since they are the main OE supplier for oil filters, we'll see how it holds up

ponytuning · 06-27-2020, 09:33 AM

Thank you all for the responses, I went with the oem filter in the end to be on the safe side in case I have to show receipts to my dealer for extended warranty work/disputes.

alphaod · 06-28-2020, 11:24 AM

The Mahle one is exactly the same as the OEM one. The OEM one even says Mahle on it.

And no they don’t [and can’t] void your warranty for this.

06-26-2020, 12:04 AM	#1
ponytuning First Lieutenant 122 Rep 359 Posts Drives: '16 F16 50i, 15' F15 50i Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Gliese-6143-C iTrader: (0)	Cabin air filters (MAHLE vs OEM BMW) Is there a difference in functionality/quality between these two? The first is priced more than double than second and BMW OEM. The second is made by MAHLE which I know gets rebranded by BMW. However, one says "activated charcoal" and looks darker than the cheaper one which does not. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...B6997URW&psc=1 https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...KIKX0DER&psc=1 Thoughts?
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mrfochon Captain 211 Rep 627 Posts Drives: X5 F15 M package Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: NY iTrader: (0) Garage List 2000 BMW / 318 TDS ... [0.00] 2015 BMW / X5 [0.00]	So funny just did the change of filters last week and went with the non oem
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RED_Y_ Colonel 1059 Rep 2,511 Posts Drives: 2014 X5 3.5d Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: SF Bay Area iTrader: (0)	Just installed Mahle one last Sunday. Used this one https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0068N0EL8/ It does feel lighter compared to my BMW OEM one, but so far so good, next time I will try Mann instead of Mahle.
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gvarr03 Private First Class 25 Rep 121 Posts Drives: MY'15 X5 xDrive35d Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Seattle,WA iTrader: (0)	No difference... I went with Mahle and compared it to OEM. Same thing just without BMW logo on it. I change those filters every 7-12k miles so Mahle is a way to go for me.
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CHECKERED ex deus machina 124 Rep 968 Posts Drives: G30, F15, Audi S4 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Southern NH iTrader: (12)	Mahle, Mann and Hengst are all OE supplier, depending on the plant the BMW is made I have had good results with Hengst in my Audi, the build quality of all filters (engine / cabin / oil) seems more sturdy compared with Mahle or Mann, hence why Hengst is a couple dollars more. the element in the Mann oil filters would fold (collapse) to one another, and this never happened with a Hengst, so i stopped using Mann oil filters in my Audi. just ordered another Mahel oil filter for the N57, since they are the main OE supplier for oil filters, we'll see how it holds up __________________ Daily: G30 M550i, Bluestone, JB4, 1 step colder plugs, 6WB retrofit Winter Beast: Audi S4 4.2L V8, Supercharger, brakes, suspension & exhaust mods Wifes': F15 M50d clone, DUDMD tune, WMI, MPBK Gone: E92 335i N54 468rwtq
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06-27-2020, 09:33 AM	#7
ponytuning First Lieutenant 122 Rep 359 Posts Drives: '16 F16 50i, 15' F15 50i Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Gliese-6143-C iTrader: (0)	Thank you all for the responses, I went with the oem filter in the end to be on the safe side in case I have to show receipts to my dealer for extended warranty work/disputes.
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alphaod Mmmmm… 1150 Rep 2,426 Posts Drives: F15 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: New York iTrader: (0) Garage List 2015 BMW X5 xDrive50i [10.00]	The Mahle one is exactly the same as the OEM one. The OEM one even says Mahle on it. And no they don’t [and can’t] void your warranty for this.
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