Engine Mercedes M113 E50

The M113 E50 engine is an unusually lightweight, compact engine (unlike its predecessor M119) was a continuation of the line of three-valve M112 engines. The engineers added two more to the six cylinders and got the M113. Due to its compactness, it was installed on all rear- and all-wheel drive Mercedes models. Each cylinder has three valves (two intake and one exhaust), and in the M113 engine, the area of ​​the exhaust valve is 30% less than the total area of ​​the two exhaust valves in its predecessor, in addition, it has less weight (the rod is filled with sodium).

Mercedes V8 family: M113 E43, M113 E50, M113 E55, M119 E42, M119 E50, M119 E60, M156, M157, M176, M177, M273, M278.

Specifications

The engine was installed on:

• Mercedes CL-Class C215 in 1998 – 2006;
• Mercedes G-Class W463 in 1998 – 2008;
• Mercedes S-Class W220 in 1999 – 2006;
• Mercedes SL-Class R129 in 1999 – 2001, SL-Class R230 in 2001 – 2006;
• Mercedes ML-Class W163 in 2001 – 2005, ML-Class W164 in 2005 – 2007;
• Mercedes CLK-Class C209 in 2002 – 2006;
• Mercedes E-Class W211 in 2002 – 2006;
• Mercedes CLS-Class C219 in 2004 – 2006;
• Mercedes R-Class W251 in 2006 – 2007;
• SsangYong Chairman 2 (W) in 2008 – 2017.

Disadvantages of the M113 E50 engine

• The main problem of the power units of this family is the huge oil consumption.
• The main cause of the oil burner is usually hardened valve stem seals.
• Due to contamination of the crankcase ventilation, the lubricant presses through gaskets or seals.
• Also, the source of leaks is often the oil filter housing and heat exchanger.
• Another branded engine failure is the destruction of the crankshaft pulley.

Frequently asked questions about the Mercedes M113 E50