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 This engine replaces the outdated E32 and E37 engines from the M112 series.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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