W221 S Class Steering wheel upgrade!

[Collins]

Just bought a neat S350 W221 (2008 model), l love everything about the car save for the steering wheel. Is it possible to switch it with a modern looking steering wheel? If it is, which steering wheel should l look for??

Would greatly appreciate any pictures of anyone who has done this before.

 

[SmartAmg]

Welcome.

 

[V6Matty]

Just bought a neat S350 W221 (2008 model), l love everything about the car save for the steering wheel. Is it possible to switch it with a modern looking steering wheel? If it is, which steering wheel should l look for??

Would greatly appreciate any pictures of anyone who has done this before.

Without swapping out modules between the two it’s very difficult to retrofit a newer wheel.
Maybe consider having your re trimmed, it might help with the look

 

[Craiglxviii]

Go for the wooden-inlay type. I really much prefer mine to the full-leather option on the 221.

One alternative would be to look at the different steering wheels that fit your car. Here you go:

FG 221.022 - STEERING WHEEL AND STEERING LOCK > EPC Online > WebAutoCats.com

Mercedes parts catalog. STEERING WHEEL AND STEERING LOCK. Spare parts catalog EPC Online.

webautocats.com

Cross reference against the 216 CL, which used many 221 components- here’s the 216’s steering wheels in its AMG form:

FG 216.377 - STEERING WHEEL AND STEERING LOCK > EPC Online > WebAutoCats.com

Mercedes parts catalog. STEERING WHEEL AND STEERING LOCK. Spare parts catalog EPC Online.

webautocats.com

 

[Collins]

Go for the wooden-inlay type. I really much prefer mine to the full-leather option on the 221.

One alternative would be to look at the different steering wheels that fit your car. Here you go:

FG 221.022 - STEERING WHEEL AND STEERING LOCK > EPC Online > WebAutoCats.com

Mercedes parts catalog. STEERING WHEEL AND STEERING LOCK. Spare parts catalog EPC Online.

webautocats.com

Cross reference against the 216 CL, which used many 221 components- here’s the 216’s steering wheels in its AMG form:

FG 216.377 - STEERING WHEEL AND STEERING LOCK > EPC Online > WebAutoCats.com

Mercedes parts catalog. STEERING WHEEL AND STEERING LOCK. Spare parts catalog EPC Online.

webautocats.com

Thank you very much for the information, very much appreciated. I'm looking at the 216 option, if it works out I'll let you all know.