Mercedes carbon steering wheel: W204, W205, W206 or W177, which reference to choose?

Article author: Atelier OEM+ Article published at: Oct 29, 2026
Custom carbon steering wheel for a Mercedes C Class W205 with Alcantara grips, Alcantara airbag cover and a twill carbon lower spoke with the AMG badge

A Mercedes carbon steering wheel is chosen first by your car's chassis code: W204, W205, W206 or W177. Each of our four Mercedes references is built on the original manufacturer OEM base of one specific generation, with its airbag module and steering wheel controls. Once that base is identified, all that is left is to decide on the carbon, the grip material and the stitching.

Start with the chassis code, not the model name

At Mercedes, a C Class is not a single car: the W204, the W205 and the W206 each have a different steering wheel, and that wheel is shared with other models from the same period. An E Class W213 and a first series GLC therefore get the same design as a C Class W205. Since we keep your original base, that base decides which product page is the right one. The GLC shows the trap well: depending on whether it is the facelift or not, its steering wheel does not belong to the same reference. So compare the design of your steering wheel with the photos on each product page before ordering.

The four Mercedes carbon steering wheels in our catalog

C Class W204, E Class W212, S Class W221 from 2005 to 2015

The custom carbon steering wheel for the Mercedes C Class W204, E Class W212 and S Class W221 also covers the ML W164. The buttons stay on the spokes, in their original position, and twill carbon dresses the rim. For the grips, Alcantara and perforated leather are offered, and the airbag cover can also be done in Alcantara with contrast stitching.

Close up of the airbag cover wrapped in black Alcantara with white stitching and a chrome Mercedes star, surrounded by a twill carbon rim, Mercedes C Class W204 steering wheel
Alcantara airbag cover with white stitching on a Mercedes W204 base

C Class W205, E Class W213, GLC and S Class W222 from 2015 to 2022

This is the most requested generation. Our custom carbon steering wheel for the Mercedes C Class W205, E Class W213 and GLC can be configured with a carbon rim, Alcantara or perforated leather grips, a flat bottom and contrast stitching. If you want to carry the theme all the way to the center of the wheel, the custom airbag cover for the W205, W213 and GLC comes in black leather, black Alcantara or gray Alcantara, with thirteen stitching colors.

C Class W206, E Class W214, S Class W223 since 2023

On the latest generation, the original silver lower spoke stays visible and framed by the rim. The custom carbon steering wheel for the Mercedes C Class W206, E Class W214 and S Class W223 is especially well suited to forged carbon, whose irregular flakes contrast with the brushed metal. The grips are made in leather or perforated leather.

Close up of the glossy forged carbon lower rim under the silver lower spoke marked AMG on a Mercedes C Class W206 steering wheel
Forged carbon and the original silver AMG spoke on a Mercedes W206 base

A Class W177, B Class W247, CLA and facelift GLC since 2018

The brand's compact models share a steering wheel with a slimmer design. With the custom carbon steering wheel for the Mercedes A Class W177, CLA and GLC, you combine twill carbon, leather and Alcantara, and the stitching color can echo the badge on the lower spoke for a very consistent result.

Close up of the glossy twill carbon lower spokes with a turquoise AMG badge, under an airbag cover with turquoise stitching, Mercedes A Class W177 steering wheel
Twill carbon, AMG badge and matching turquoise stitching on a Mercedes W177 base

Which finish for your Mercedes carbon steering wheel?

Twill carbon offers a regular, understated pattern that blends with the factory trim of most Mercedes interiors. Forged carbon draws more attention and suits AMG versions or dark interiors well. We explain their differences in our guide twill carbon or forged carbon. As for grip, Alcantara brings a very sporty hold, while perforated leather needs less care day to day.

To go further, the magnetic braided carbon paddles for Mercedes are ordered with a square or triangular mount and the color of your choice. Check their compatibility with your car in the dedicated tab on the product page.

Found your generation? Open the matching product page, choose your carbon, your grip material and your stitching color in the configurator, and preview your steering wheel before ordering it. Not sure about your chassis or your original steering wheel? Send us a photo of your current steering wheel and we will tell you the right reference.

Article published at: Oct 29, 2026