The Mercedes M271 E16 engine is an in-line 4-cylinder petrol engine with the same displacement of 1597 cm3 for all modifications. As for the technical part, the cylinder block is cast from aluminum with cast iron liners cast into it and is identical for the KE and DE modifications. At the bottom of the block is a Lanchester balancing mechanism with two balance shafts and an integrated oil pump.
Specifications
| Manufacturer | Stuttgart-Untertürkheim Plant |
| Also called | M271 |
| Production years | 2008-2011 |
| Cylinder block alloy | aluminum |
| Fuel system | injector |
| Configuration | inline |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 75.6 |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 82 |
| Compression ratio | 10.3 |
| Displacement, cc | 1597 |
| Power output, hp | 129-156/5000-5200 |
| Torque output, Nm / rpm | 220-230/2500-3000 |
| Fuel type | 95 |
| Euro standards | Euro 5 |
| Weight, kg | ~167 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for C180 Kompressor W204) — city — highway — combined |
9.9 5.7 7.3 |
| Oil consumption, gr/1000 km | up to 1000 |
| Recommended engine oil | 0W-30 / 0W-40 / 5W-30 / 5W-40 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 5.5 |
| Amount of engine oil for replacement, liter | ~5.0 |
| Oil change interval, km | 7000-10000 |
| Normal engine operating temperature, °C | ~90 |
| Engine lifespan, km — official information — real |
— 300+ |
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