The 5.8-liter 12-cylinder Mercedes M137 E58 engine was produced from 1999 to 2003 and was installed on the top models of the concern, such as the S-Class sedan and coupe in the 220th body. Based on this power unit, AMG has developed its own 6.3-liter engine.
The V12-family includes: M120, M137, M275, M279.
Specifications
| Production years | 1999-2003 |
| Displacement, cc | 5786 (M 137 E 58) 6258 (M 137 E 63) |
| Fuel system | distributed injection |
| Power output, hp | 367 (M 137 E 58) 444 (M 137 E 63) |
| Torque output, Nm | 530 (M 137 E 58) 620 (M 137 E 63) |
| Cylinder block | aluminum V12 |
| Block head | aluminum 36v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 84 (M 137 E 58) 84.5 (M 137 E 63) |
| Piston stroke, mm | 87 (M 137 E 58) 93 (M 137 E 63) |
| Compression ratio | 10.0 |
| Features | no |
| Hydraulic lifters | yes |
| Timing drive | double-row chain |
| Phase regulator | yes |
| Turbocharging | no |
| Recommended engine oil | 5W-40 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 9.0 |
| Fuel type | petrol |
| Euro standards | EURO 4 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Mercedes S600L 2000) — city — highway — combined |
19.4 9.9 13.4 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~300 000 |
| Weight, kg | 220 |
The engine was installed on:
- Mercedes CL-Class C215 in 1999 – 2002;
- Mercedes G-Class W463 in 2002 – 2003;
- Mercedes S-Class W220 in 1999 – 2002.
Disadvantages of the M137 E58 engine
- Most often, the network complains about regular oil leaks due to the destruction of gaskets.
- There are also very unreliable and expensive coil packs for 24 spark plugs.
- Grease from the oil pressure sensor can enter the control unit through the wires.
- A powerful-looking double-row timing chain can stretch up to 200,000 km of run.
- The weak points of this motor include flow meters, a generator and a throttle assembly.
