Collection: Exhaust Headers for Mercedes-Benz Vehicles

Performance Headers for Mercedes-Benz – Long-Tube, Mid-Length & Shorty Options

Headers are one of the most effective ways to improve exhaust flow and unlock hidden power in your Mercedes-Benz. Whether you're building a naturally aspirated street car or upgrading a forced induction platform, the right header design can dramatically impact your powerband, torque delivery, and overall engine efficiency. Our selection includes Mercedes long-tube headers, mid-length, and shorty styles — each engineered for real-world power gains, whether you need aftermarket headers for your M113, or a responsive upgrade for a daily-driven V8.

We support popular models like the E55 AMG, CLK500, ML500, and more — with fitments designed to maximize gains on M113, M113K, M273, and other Mercedes V6 and V8 platforms.

✅ Long-Tube Headers

These are the go-to choice for maximizing high-RPM horsepower and improving top-end scavenging. Long-tube headers work best in performance builds that spend time above 4,000 RPM and benefit from extended runner lengths that improve exhaust pulse timing.

🔩 View Long-Tube Headers for M156

✅ Mid-Length Headers

Mid-length headers strike a balance between low-end torque and high-end breathing. They’re a great option for daily drivers and street builds that want noticeable gains without sacrificing drivability. A great example is the mid-length header option for the M273 V8 — it’s well-suited for full highway pulls while still maintaining strong response at lower RPMs. This layout provides more usable top-end while only giving up minimal torque in the midrange.

🔩 View Mid-Length Headers for M273

✅ Shorty Headers

Shorty headers are a step up from factory manifolds and are designed to improve throttle response and airflow without extensive modification. While they won’t match the gains of long-tubes, they offer easy installation and better sound with mild horsepower improvements — perfect for bolt-on builds on a budget.

They’re also ideal for M113 and M113K engines where a log-style shorty design can help improve low to mid-range torque. NA M113 platforms already deliver strong low-end grunt, and shorties can help sharpen throttle and optimize flow without making the car overly top-heavy. For M113K supercharged owners not chasing highway numbers, shorty headers complement the motor’s low-end nature and keep the car responsive for street driving.

🔩 View Shorty Headers for M113

Pairing your headers with the right crossover pipe — like an H-pipe or X-pipe — can help recover some of the low-end torque lost when going with larger runners or high-RPM focused setups. This is especially useful on NA platforms that need help staying in the meat of the powerband. To learn more about how exhaust systems work with different header types, read our full Mercedes Exhaust Setup Guide.

Whether you're building a high-revving E-Class, a torque-focused CLK, or a street-tuned AMG, headers are a foundational upgrade that improve sound, efficiency, and power across the board.

Need help choosing the best headers for your Mercedes? Reach out to our team for expert guidance based on your platform and performance goals.