The M272 KE35 engine, presented on the Mercedes-Benz SLK 350 (R171) in 2004, was another step in the development of power units in the V6 configuration from Mercedes-Benz and was intended to replace the outdated M112 E32 and M112 E37 engines. In addition to the 3.5-liter version, the new family includes the E25 and E30 variants, with a displacement of 2.5 and 3 liters, respectively. The engine was developed in Stuttgart, Germany, with a total of about 400 prototypes developed for testing.
Specifications
| Manufacturer | Stuttgart-Bad Cannstatt Plant |
| Also called | M272 |
| Production years | 2005-2011 |
| Cylinder block alloy | aluminum |
| Fuel system | injector |
| Configuration | V |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 68.4 |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 88 |
| Compression ratio | 11.2 |
| Displacement, cc | 2496 |
| Power output, hp | 204/6200 |
| Torque output, Nm / rpm | 245/2900 |
| Fuel type | 95 |
| Euro standards | Euro 5 |
| Weight, kg | — |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for C230 W204) — city — highway — combined |
13.5 6.9 9.3 |
| Oil consumption, gr/1000 km | up to 800 |
| Recommended engine oil | 0W-30 / 0W-40 / 5W-30 / 5W-40 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 8.0 |
| Amount of engine oil for replacement, liter | ~7.5 |
| Oil change interval, km | 10000 |
| Normal engine operating temperature, °C | ~90 |
| Engine lifespan, km — official information — real |
— 300+ |
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