Mercedes W205 W213 Air Intake Pipe Intercooler Charge Line Hose M264 A2640980200

Mercedes W205 W213 Air Intake Pipe Intercooler Charge Line Hose is a component from the Lines, hoses and pipes group, designed for the turbocharging system in Mercedes vehicles. It enables efficient routing of compressed air between the intercooler and other system components, supporting stable engine operation and maintaining proper boost parameters.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A2640980200
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A2640980200
• Substitutable numbers: A2640980200, A 264 098 02 00
• Part type: Hose
• Category: Hoses, Lines & Pipes

Purpose and function in the intake system

The described elbow pipe is part of the intake system in Mercedes W205 and W213 class models, where it is responsible for the directional routing of air cooled by the intercooler. The properly shaped elbow reduces pressure drops, which helps maintain the vehicle's proper dynamics and ensures correct cooperation with the turbocharger and engine control unit.

Thanks to its tailored geometry and design consistent with factory solutions, the hose ensures proper sealing of connections and stable mounting in the engine bay, which is important for both durability and operational safety.

Construction and technical features

The intercooler elbow pipe belongs to a group of components molded for precise routing of the working medium in the limited space of the engine bay. The applied elbow shape allows for:

• optimal routing of the hose relative to other components,
• reduction of the risk of rubbing against adjacent elements,
• maintaining adequate rigidity while ensuring installation flexibility.

As a part from the Lines, hoses and pipes group, this element works with other sections of the intake system, including flexible hoses, rigid pipe sections, and connectors linking to the intercooler and intake manifold.

Application in Mercedes vehicles

The intercooler elbow pipe has been designed for integration with the factory intake system in Mercedes W205 and W213 series vehicles. This means maintaining compatibility with the original mounting geometry, support points, and connection diameters, which facilitates installation and reduces the need for additional modifications.

In practice, this translates into:

• consistency with the factory engine bay architecture,
• easier diagnostics of potential leaks,
• the ability to use standard clamps and connectors used in the given model.

Component condition and utility aspects

The offered hose belongs to the group of used parts, which allows for an economical replacement of the component while maintaining compliance with factory solutions. For the user, this means the possibility of restoring proper airflow in the turbocharging system without the need to resort to expensive replacements with uncertain parameters.

Replacing a worn or damaged intercooler elbow with a functional component of this type helps reduce the risk of power drops, unstable engine operation, or the appearance of boost pressure-related errors in the engine control unit.

Integration with other lines in the system

The intake system in modern Mercedes vehicles relies on the cooperation of many sections of lines, hoses, and pipes that create a complete airflow path from the filter, through the turbocharger and intercooler, to the intake manifold. The use of the correct intercooler elbow is essential for maintaining:

• continuity of the flow cross-section,
• proper alignment relative to other components,
• adequate tightness of the entire system.

Selecting a component from the same construction group as the other lines helps avoid fitment issues and minimizes the risk of leaks at the connections.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the engine area in your Mercedes and need other elements from the same group, such as intake lines, intercooler hoses, or vacuum pipes, check out the available parts in the Mercedes lines, hoses and pipes category.

Additional information and technical advice

When selecting used intake system components, it is worth paying attention to the structural compatibility with the specific engine version and the condition of the working surfaces at the connection points with other hoses. A properly selected and installed air hose supports stable operation of the turbocharging system and reduces the risk of uncontrolled pressure drops.

If you are interested in a broader context of using second-hand parts in the automotive industry, including vehicles of German brands, it is worth reading an article describing a practical approach to repairs and modifications using used components: Audi on second-hand parts – tuning and repairs without losing quality.