The Mercedes-Benz M272E30 engine was introduced to the public in 2004, when it was first installed on the R171 SLK350 car. The new engine had a V6 configuration and had 3.0 liters of displacement at its disposal. This engine replaces the outdated E32 and E37 engines from the M112 series.
Specifications
| Manufacturer | Stuttgart-Bad Cannstatt Plant |
| Also called | M272 |
| Production years | 2004-2013 |
| Cylinder block alloy | aluminum |
| Fuel system | injector |
| Configuration | V |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 82.1 |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 88 |
| Compression ratio | 11.3 |
| Displacement, cc | 2996 |
| Power output, hp | 231/6000 |
| Torque output, Nm / rpm | 300/2500 |
| Fuel type | 95 |
| Euro standards | Euro 5 |
| Weight, kg | — |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for C280 W204) — city — highway — combined |
13.6 7.0 9.4 |
| 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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