Decided to change my cabin filter today, I’m gonna be honest and forgot these had them. I think the P/O forgot to, the old one was dated May of 2003. Quick little before and after. Ofc bought the Mann filter, gotta keep it OEM ????
I bought a MANN filter for \\~$20 on Amazon and swapped it myself in under 30 minutes with a YouTube video.
Tbf, cabin filter always overpriced on BMW authorized dealer. At my local dealer, a standard carbon filter
(made by MANN) is thrice the price if you buy the same MANN filter without the BMW logo on it.
Replaced the cabin filter in the car with a WIX with the microguard tech. No smell since.
I’ve used Wix cabin filters for every vehicle we’ve had for years. Zero problems.
The cabin air filter is a multi-layer one that filters everything (dust, pollen, mold, odors) which can reduce air flow, but I really doubt anyone is struggling with air flow given how much air the blower moves on this vehicle.
I currently have the wix and it is working great for meZ
Using the reg of a 2015 MK7 golf I used to own, you can get a MANN cabin filter for £20 (high quality top end, can get much much cheaper), and they’re super easy to replace yourself (2mins).
I ordered the WIX 24419 Cabin Air Filter.
I did the same mistake and bought these filters. They suck, just buy OEM or MANN filters (they are the same as OEM)
Write your review
Help others - share your experience with this part.
Voted AGAINST engine oil RAVENOL on the rating page
The brake pads OEM Alfa Romeo got the first review!
The brake caliper OEM BMW got the first review!
The brake pads OEM Infiniti got the first review!
For wiper blades PIAA already 100 reviews.
For battery Energizer already 25 reviews.
In the rating best water pump already 12 brands participate!
In the rating best timing belt already 13 brands participate!
In the rating best head gasket already 3 brands participate!
In the auto rating oil filter for Volkswagen Passat already 5 brands participate!
In the auto rating brake pads for Mazda 5 already 10 brands participate!
In the auto rating tires for Subaru Outback already 50 brands participate!
For cabin filter Fram already 25 reviews.
Voted AGAINST engine oil RED LINE on the rating page
Voted AGAINST engine oil PENNZOIL on the rating page
If choosing cabin filter across many manufacturers, check the part ranking. If your choice is down to two brands, the PartReview part comparisons help.
We compare cabin filter across these categories:
In March 2026 on PartReview, cabin filter Mann were overall better than Wix.
In March 2026 on PartReview, cabin filter Mann were overall more popular than Wix.
By vote balance, cabin filter Mann surpassed Wix:
By number of reviews, cabin filter Mann surpassed Wix:
In March 2026, according to PartReview, cabin filter Mann led more car-specific ratings than Wix:
Mann are chosen by owners of cars such as: Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Passat, and others.
Cabin filter Wix have not yet taken leading positions in car-specific ratings. You can help by adding a review and specifying your car.
If this comparison didn’t fully answer your question, there are many others on PartReview.
For example, comparisons of cabin filter Mann with: K&N, Fram, Tesla, Bosch, OEM Volkswagen, OEM FORD, OEM Mazda, OEM Honda, OEM Toyota, OEM Nissan.
Also available: comparisons of cabin filter Wix with: K&N, Fram, Tesla, Bosch, OEM Volkswagen, OEM FORD, OEM Mazda, OEM Honda, OEM Toyota, OEM Nissan.
You can also see who is better among other cabin filter manufacturers: Mann or K&N, Mann or Fram, Fram or K&N, Tesla or Mann, Tesla or K&N.
