Mercedes-Benz E-Class engines

Mercedes-Benz E-Class is a series of business class passenger cars from Mercedes-Benz. The car began to be manufactured in 1993. Today 5 generations of cars are known. The latter has been released since 2016. The name of the series is given from the first letter of the word “Einspritzung”, translated from German as “fuel injection”. In view of the great demand to satisfy the domestic market, cars are manufactured not only in Germany, but also in China, India and many other countries.

The Mercedes-Benz E-Class was offered with 52 engines since 1973 (32 petrol, 20 diesel). Displacement ranges from 0.6 to 6.2 liters, power output from 65 to 639 hp. All of them use a timing chain. 25 are turbocharged. The longest rated lifespan belongs to the Mercedes OM616 (about 800,000 km).

Mercedes-Benz E-Class engines by generation

EngineYearsVolumePowerFuelTimingOilLifespan
Mercedes-Benz E-Class W115 1973–1976
Mercedes OM6161973–19762.4 L R465–75 hpdieselchain6.5 L~800,000 km
Mercedes-Benz E-Class W114 1974–1976
Mercedes OM6171974–19760.6–3.0 L R580–125 hpdieselchain6.5 L
Mercedes-Benz E-Class W123 1976–1986
Mercedes OM6171976–19860.6–3.0 L R580–125 hpdieselchain6.5 L
Mercedes OM6161976–19862.4 L R465–75 hpdieselchain6.5 L~800,000 km
Mercedes M1021980–19861.8–2.3 L R486–136 hppetrolchain4.5–5 L~400,000 km
Mercedes-Benz E-Class W124 1984–1997
Mercedes OM6031984–19953.0–3.4 L R6109–150 hpdiesel, NA / turbochain7.5 L~450,000 km
Mercedes OM6011984–19952.0–2.3 L R472–98 hpdiesel, NA / turbochain6 L~500,000 km
Mercedes OM6021985–19962.5–2.9 L R584–129 hpdiesel, NA / turbochain7 L~450,000 km
Mercedes M1021985–19921.8–2.3 L R486–136 hppetrolchain4.5–5 L~400,000 km
Mercedes M103 E301985–19933.0 L R6180–190 hppetrolchain6 L~450,000 km
Mercedes M103 E261986–19932.6 L R6160–165 hppetrolchain6 L~450,000 km
Mercedes M104 E301989–19933.0 L R6220–230 hppetrolchain7 L~500,000 km
Mercedes M119 E501991–19955.0 L V8320 hppetrolchain8 L~450,000 km
Mercedes M119 E421991–19954.2 L V8272–286 hppetrolchain6.5 L~400,000 km
Mercedes M111 E201992–19972.0 L R4136–192 hppetrolchain5.5 L~420,000 km
Mercedes M104 E321992–19973.2 L R6220–230 hppetrolchain7 L~500,000 km
Mercedes M104 E281992–19952.8 L R6193–197 hppetrolchain7 L~500,000 km
Mercedes M111 E221992–19972.2 L R4150 hppetrolchain5.5 L~430,000 km
Mercedes OM6051993–19962.5 L R5113–150 hpdiesel, NA / turbochain6.5 L~400,000 km
Mercedes OM6061993–19963.0 L R6136–177 hpdiesel, NA / turbochain7.5 L~500,000 km
Mercedes M119 E601993–19956.0 L V8374–381 hppetrolchain8 L~500,000 km
Mercedes-Benz E-Class W210 1995–2003
Mercedes OM6041995–19982.0–2.2 L R488–95 hpdieselchain6.5 L~450,000 km
Mercedes OM6051995–19992.5 L R5113–150 hpdiesel, NA / turbochain6.5 L~400,000 km
Mercedes OM6061995–19993.0 L R6136–177 hpdiesel, NA / turbochain7.5 L~500,000 km
Mercedes M119 E501995–19995.0 L V8320 hppetrolchain8 L~450,000 km
Mercedes M111 E231995–19982.3 L R4143–193 hppetrolchain5.5 L~450,000 km
Mercedes M119 E421995–19994.2 L V8272–286 hppetrolchain6.5 L~400,000 km
Mercedes M111 E201995–20032.0 L R4136–192 hppetrolchain5.5 L~420,000 km
Mercedes M104 E321995–19973.2 L R6220–230 hppetrolchain7 L~500,000 km
Mercedes M104 E281995–19972.8 L R6193–197 hppetrolchain7 L~500,000 km
Mercedes OM6021996–19992.5–2.9 L R584–129 hpdiesel, NA / turbochain7 L~450,000 km
Mercedes M112 E281996–20022.8 L V6197–204 hppetrolchain7.5 L~330,000 km
Mercedes M112 E241996–20002.4 L V6170 hppetrolchain7.5 L~275,000 km
Mercedes M119 E601996–19996.0 L V8374–381 hppetrolchain8 L~500,000 km
Mercedes OM6111997–20022.1–2.2 L R482–143 hpdiesel, turbochain6.5–8.5 L~500,000 km
Mercedes M112 E321998–20033.2 L V6190–354 hppetrolchain7.5 L~350,000 km
Mercedes OM6131999–20033.2 L R6197 hpdiesel, turbochain7.5 L~400,000 km
Mercedes OM6121999–20032.7 L R5156–170 hpdiesel, turbochain7.5 L~350,000 km
Mercedes M112 E261999–20022.6 L V6170–177 hppetrolchain7.5 L~300,000 km
Mercedes-Benz E-Class W211 2002–2009
Mercedes M112 E322002–20053.2 L V6190–354 hppetrolchain7.5 L~350,000 km
Mercedes OM6472002–20052.7 L R5177 hpdiesel, turbochain6.5 L~330,000 km
Mercedes OM6482002–20063.2 L R6177–204 hpdiesel, turbochain7.5 L~400,000 km
Mercedes OM6282002–20054.0 L V8250–260 hpdiesel, turbochain10.5 L~300,000 km
Mercedes M271 E182002–20091.8 L R4122–204 hppetrol, turbochain5.5 L~320,000 km
Mercedes M113 E502002–20065.0 L V8296–306 hppetrolchain8 L~350,000 km
Mercedes M112 E262002–20052.6 L V6170–177 hppetrolchain7.5 L~300,000 km
Mercedes OM6462002–20092.1 L R488–170 hpdiesel, turbochain6.5–9.5 L~400,000 km
Mercedes M272 E352005–20093.5 L V6258–292 hppetrolchain8 L~320,000 km
Mercedes M272 E302005–20093.0 L V6231 hppetrolchain8 L~300,000 km
Mercedes M272 E252005–20092.5 L V6204 hppetrolchain8 L~275,000 km
Mercedes OM6292006–20094.0 L V8306–320 hpdiesel, turbochain10.5 L~280,000 km
Mercedes M2732006–20094.7–5.5 L V8340–388 hppetrolchain8.5 L~350,000 km
Mercedes M1562006–20096.2 L V8457–525 hppetrolchain9 L~250,000 km
Mercedes OM6422007–20093.0 L V6184–265 hpdiesel, turbochain8–12 L~450,000 km
Mercedes-Benz E-Class C207 2009–2017
Mercedes M271 E182009–20131.8 L R4122–204 hppetrol, turbochain5.5 L~320,000 km
Mercedes M2732009–20114.7–5.5 L V8340–388 hppetrolchain8.5 L~350,000 km
Mercedes M272 E352009–20113.5 L V6258–292 hppetrolchain8 L~320,000 km
Mercedes OM6422009–20173.0 L V6184–265 hpdiesel, turbochain8–12 L~450,000 km
Mercedes M276 DE302013–20173.0 L V6272–367 hppetrol, turbochain8 L~250,000 km
Mercedes-Benz E-Class W212 2009–2016
Mercedes M271 E182009–20131.8 L R4122–204 hppetrol, turbochain5.5 L~320,000 km
Mercedes M2732009–20114.7–5.5 L V8340–388 hppetrolchain8.5 L~350,000 km
Mercedes M272 E352009–20113.5 L V6258–292 hppetrolchain8 L~320,000 km
Mercedes M272 E302009–20113.0 L V6231 hppetrolchain8 L~300,000 km
Mercedes OM6512009–20161.8–2.1 L R495–204 hpdieselchain + gears6.5 L~400,000 km
Mercedes OM6422009–20163.0 L V6184–265 hpdiesel, turbochain8–12 L~450,000 km
Mercedes M1562009–20116.2 L V8457–525 hppetrolchain9 L~250,000 km
Mercedes M278 DE462011–20164.7 L V8367–455 hppetrol, turbochain8.5 L~300,000 km
Mercedes M157 DE552011–20165.5 L V8525–585 hppetrol, turbochain8.5 L~250,000 km
Mercedes M276 DE352011–20163.5 L V6252–333 hppetrol, NA / turbochain8 L~300,000 km
Mercedes M276 DE302013–20143.0 L V6272–367 hppetrol, turbochain8 L~250,000 km
Mercedes M2742013–20161.6–2.0 L R4129–333 hppetrol, turbochain6–7 L~300,000 km
Mercedes-Benz E-Class W213 2016–present
Mercedes OM6422016–20183.0 L V6184–265 hpdiesel, turbochain8–12 L~450,000 km
Mercedes OM6542016–present1.6–2.0 L R4116–265 hpdiesel, turbochain6.5 L~240,000 km
Mercedes M276 DE302016–20203.0 L V6272–367 hppetrol, turbochain8 L~250,000 km
Mercedes M2742016–present1.6–2.0 L R4129–333 hppetrol, turbochain6–7 L~300,000 km
Mercedes M1772017–20234.0 L V8476–639 hppetrol, turbochain9 L~250,000 km
Mercedes OM6562018–present2.9 L R6272–340 hpdiesel, turbochain8.5 L~250,000 km
Mercedes M256 E302018–present3.0 L R6367–435 hppetrol, turbochain6.5 L~250,000 km
Mercedes M2642018–present1.5–2.0 L R4156–299 hppetrol, turbochain6.6 L~260,000 km
Mercedes-Benz E-Class C238 2018–present
Mercedes M256 E302018–present3.0 L R6367–435 hppetrol, turbochain6.5 L~250,000 km
Other Mercedes-Benz E-Class engines generation not specified
Mercedes M113 E431997–20084.3 L V8272–306 hppetrolchain8 L~300,000 km

Mercedes-Benz E-Class engine FAQ

What engines were used in the Mercedes-Benz E-Class?

Mercedes-Benz E-Class W115 (1973–1976): Mercedes OM616; Mercedes-Benz E-Class W114 (1974–1976): Mercedes OM617; Mercedes-Benz E-Class W123 (1976–1986): Mercedes OM617, Mercedes OM616 and Mercedes M102; Mercedes-Benz E-Class W124 (1984–1997): Mercedes OM603, Mercedes OM601, Mercedes OM602, Mercedes M102, Mercedes M103 E30, Mercedes M103 E26, Mercedes M104 E30, Mercedes M119 E50, Mercedes M119 E42, Mercedes M111 E20, Mercedes M104 E32, Mercedes M104 E28, Mercedes M111 E22, Mercedes OM605, Mercedes OM606 and Mercedes M119 E60; Mercedes-Benz E-Class W210 (1995–2003): Mercedes OM604, Mercedes OM605, Mercedes OM606, Mercedes M119 E50, Mercedes M111 E23, Mercedes M119 E42, Mercedes M111 E20, Mercedes M104 E32, Mercedes M104 E28, Mercedes OM602, Mercedes M112 E28, Mercedes M112 E24, Mercedes M119 E60, Mercedes OM611, Mercedes M112 E32, Mercedes OM613, Mercedes OM612 and Mercedes M112 E26; Mercedes-Benz E-Class W211 (2002–2009): Mercedes M112 E32, Mercedes OM647, Mercedes OM648, Mercedes OM628, Mercedes M271 E18, Mercedes M113 E50, Mercedes M112 E26, Mercedes OM646, Mercedes M272 E35, Mercedes M272 E30, Mercedes M272 E25, Mercedes OM629, Mercedes M273, Mercedes M156 and Mercedes OM642; Mercedes-Benz E-Class C207 (2009–2017): Mercedes M271 E18, Mercedes M273, Mercedes M272 E35, Mercedes OM642 and Mercedes M276 DE30; Mercedes-Benz E-Class W212 (2009–2016): Mercedes M271 E18, Mercedes M273, Mercedes M272 E35, Mercedes M272 E30, Mercedes OM651, Mercedes OM642, Mercedes M156, Mercedes M278 DE46, Mercedes M157 DE55, Mercedes M276 DE35, Mercedes M276 DE30 and Mercedes M274; Mercedes-Benz E-Class W213 (2016–present): Mercedes OM642, Mercedes OM654, Mercedes M276 DE30, Mercedes M274, Mercedes M177, Mercedes OM656, Mercedes M256 E30 and Mercedes M264; Mercedes-Benz E-Class C238 (2018–present): Mercedes M256 E30.

Which Mercedes-Benz E-Class engine is the most durable?

By rated service life the most durable Mercedes-Benz E-Class engines are: Mercedes OM616 — about 800,000 km; Mercedes M104 E28 — about 500,000 km; Mercedes M104 E30 — about 500,000 km. Actual lifespan depends heavily on maintenance and oil change intervals.

How much oil does the Mercedes-Benz E-Class engine take?

Engine oil capacity with filter: Mercedes M102 — 4.5–5 L (5W-40); Mercedes M103 E26 — 6 L (5W-40); Mercedes M103 E30 — 6 L (5W-40); Mercedes M104 E28 — 7 L (5W-40); Mercedes M104 E30 — 7 L (5W-40); Mercedes M104 E32 — 7 L (5W-40); Mercedes M111 E20 — 5.5 L (5W-40); Mercedes M111 E22 — 5.5 L (5W-40); Mercedes M111 E23 — 5.5 L (5W-40); Mercedes M112 E24 — 7.5 L (5W-30); Mercedes M112 E26 — 7.5 L (5W-30); Mercedes M112 E28 — 7.5 L (5W-30); Mercedes M112 E32 — 7.5 L (5W-30); Mercedes M113 E43 — 8 L (5W-40); Mercedes M113 E50 — 8 L (5W-40); Mercedes M119 E42 — 6.5 L (5W-40); Mercedes M119 E50 — 8 L (5W-40); Mercedes M119 E60 — 8 L (5W-40); Mercedes M156 — 9 L (0W-40); Mercedes M157 DE55 — 8.5 L (0W-40); Mercedes M177 — 9 L (0W-40); Mercedes M256 E30 — 6.5 L (5W-30); Mercedes M264 — 6.6 L (5W-30); Mercedes M271 E18 — 5.5 L (5W-30); Mercedes M272 E25 — 8 L (5W-30); Mercedes M272 E30 — 8 L (5W-30); Mercedes M272 E35 — 8 L (5W-30); Mercedes M273 — 8.5 L (5W-40); Mercedes M274 — 6–7 L (5W-30, 5W-40); Mercedes M276 DE30 — 8 L (5W-30); Mercedes M276 DE35 — 8 L (5W-30); Mercedes M278 DE46 — 8.5 L (0W-40); Mercedes OM601 — 6 L (5W-40); Mercedes OM602 — 7 L (5W-40); Mercedes OM603 — 7.5 L (5W-40); Mercedes OM604 — 6.5 L (5W-40); Mercedes OM605 — 6.5 L (5W-40); Mercedes OM606 — 7.5 L (5W-40); Mercedes OM611 — 6.5–8.5 L (5W-40, MB 229.1); Mercedes OM612 — 7.5 L (5W-30); Mercedes OM613 — 7.5 L (5W-30); Mercedes OM616 — 6.5 L (10W-40, MB 228.1/229.1); Mercedes OM617 — 6.5 L (10W-40, MB 228.1/229.1); Mercedes OM628 — 10.5 L (5W-30); Mercedes OM629 — 10.5 L (5W-30); Mercedes OM642 — 8–12 L (5W-30, MB 228.51/229.51); Mercedes OM646 — 6.5–9.5 L (5W-40, MB 229.5 / 229.51); Mercedes OM647 — 6.5 L (5W-40); Mercedes OM648 — 7.5 L (5W-30); Mercedes OM651 — 6.5 L (5W-30); Mercedes OM654 — 6.5 L (5W-30); Mercedes OM656 — 8.5 L (5W-30).

Does the Mercedes-Benz E-Class have a timing belt or chain?

Timing chain: Mercedes M102, Mercedes M103 E26, Mercedes M103 E30, Mercedes M104 E28, Mercedes M104 E30, Mercedes M104 E32, Mercedes M111 E20, Mercedes M111 E22, Mercedes M111 E23, Mercedes M112 E24, Mercedes M112 E26, Mercedes M112 E28, Mercedes M112 E32, Mercedes M113 E43, Mercedes M113 E50, Mercedes M119 E42, Mercedes M119 E50, Mercedes M119 E60, Mercedes M156, Mercedes M157 DE55, Mercedes M177, Mercedes M256 E30, Mercedes M264, Mercedes M271 E18, Mercedes M272 E25, Mercedes M272 E30, Mercedes M272 E35, Mercedes M273, Mercedes M274, Mercedes M276 DE30, Mercedes M276 DE35, Mercedes M278 DE46, Mercedes OM601, Mercedes OM602, Mercedes OM603, Mercedes OM604, Mercedes OM605, Mercedes OM606, Mercedes OM611, Mercedes OM612, Mercedes OM613, Mercedes OM616, Mercedes OM617, Mercedes OM628, Mercedes OM629, Mercedes OM642, Mercedes OM646, Mercedes OM647, Mercedes OM648, Mercedes OM651, Mercedes OM654 and Mercedes OM656; gear drive: Mercedes OM651.

Was the Mercedes-Benz E-Class available with a diesel engine?

Yes: Mercedes OM601, Mercedes OM602, Mercedes OM603, Mercedes OM604, Mercedes OM605, Mercedes OM606, Mercedes OM611, Mercedes OM612, Mercedes OM613, Mercedes OM616, Mercedes OM617, Mercedes OM628, Mercedes OM629, Mercedes OM642, Mercedes OM646, Mercedes OM647, Mercedes OM648, Mercedes OM651, Mercedes OM654 and Mercedes OM656.

Engine details

Mercedes OM616

Mercedes OM616

1973–1992 · 2.4 L R4 · diesel · 65–75 hp · chain

This is a very reliable and hardy diesel engine with just a huge resource and the most famous weak point is the…

Mercedes OM617

Mercedes OM617

1974–1990 · 0.6–3.0 L R5 · diesel · 80–125 hp · chain

Diesel engines until 1979 often had cracks in the block in the region of the fifth cylinder and the crankshaft burst. There…

Mercedes M102

Mercedes M102

1980–1993 · 1.8–2.3 L R4 · petrol · 86–136 hp · chain

The most famous engine problem is camshaft wear at 150,000 km.

Mercedes OM601

Mercedes OM601

1983–2000 · 2.0–2.3 L R4 · diesel · 72–98 hp · chain

These diesel engines are very reliable, provided that high-quality fuel and oil are used.

Mercedes OM603

Mercedes OM603

1984–1997 · 3.0–3.4 L R6 · diesel · 109–150 hp · chain

This diesel unit is very vibroloaded, which affects the resource of its pillows.

Mercedes M103 E26

Mercedes M103 E26

1985–1993 · 2.6 L R6 · petrol · 160–165 hp · chain

Most often, car owners with such a power unit are faced with lubricant leaks.

Mercedes M103 E30

Mercedes M103 E30

1985–1993 · 3.0 L R6 · petrol · 180–190 hp · chain

Most often, car owners with such a power unit are faced with lubricant leaks.

Mercedes OM602

Mercedes OM602

1985–2001 · 2.5–2.9 L R5 · diesel · 84–129 hp · chain

Strong vibrations of this diesel engine adversely affect the life of its supports.

Mercedes M104 E30

Mercedes M104 E30

1989–1993 · 3.0 L R6 · petrol · 220–230 hp · chain

The main problem of power units of this series is numerous oil leaks.

Mercedes M119 E42

Mercedes M119 E42

1989–1999 · 4.2 L V8 · petrol · 272–286 hp · chain

One of the most reliable engines in its class rarely worries owners.

Mercedes M119 E50

Mercedes M119 E50

1989–1999 · 5.0 L V8 · petrol · 320 hp · chain

One of the most reliable engines in its class rarely worries owners.

Mercedes M119 E60

Mercedes M119 E60

1989–1999 · 6.0 L V8 · petrol · 374–381 hp · chain

One of the most reliable engines in its class rarely worries owners.

Mercedes M104 E32

Mercedes M104 E32

1991–1998 · 3.2 L R6 · petrol · 220–230 hp · chain

The main problem of power units of this series is numerous oil leaks.

Mercedes M104 E28

Mercedes M104 E28

1992–1998 · 2.8 L R6 · petrol · 193–197 hp · chain

The main problem of power units of this series is numerous oil leaks.

Mercedes M111 E20

Mercedes M111 E20

1992–2004 · 2.0 L R4 · petrol · 136–192 hp · chain

Most of all, grease leaks will cause you problems, and their number grows with mileage.

Mercedes M111 E22

Mercedes M111 E22

1992–2000 · 2.2 L R4 · petrol · 150 hp · chain

Most of all, grease leaks will cause you problems, and their number grows with mileage.

Mercedes OM604

Mercedes OM604

1993–1999 · 2.0–2.2 L R4 · diesel · 88–95 hp · chain

For iron, the motors are very reliable and have a resource of about 400 - 500 thousand km.

Mercedes OM605

Mercedes OM605

1993–2001 · 2.5 L R5 · diesel · 113–150 hp · chain

Increased vibrations in the operation of the motor negatively affect the resource of its supports.

Mercedes OM606

Mercedes OM606

1993–2001 · 3.0 L R6 · diesel · 136–177 hp · chain

The vibration load of this diesel engine affects the resource of its supports.

Mercedes M111 E23

Mercedes M111 E23

1995–present · 2.3 L R4 · petrol · 143–193 hp · chain

Most of all, grease leaks will cause you problems, and their number grows with mileage.

Mercedes M112 E24

Mercedes M112 E24

1997–2000 · 2.4 L V6 · petrol · 170 hp · chain

The signature failure of this series of engines is the destruction of the crankshaft pulley.

Mercedes M112 E28

Mercedes M112 E28

1997–2005 · 2.8 L V6 · petrol · 197–204 hp · chain

The signature failure of this series of engines is the destruction of the crankshaft pulley.

Mercedes M112 E32

Mercedes M112 E32

1997–2007 · 3.2 L V6 · petrol · 190–354 hp · chain

The signature failure of this series of engines is the destruction of the crankshaft pulley.

Mercedes M113 E43

Mercedes M113 E43

1997–2008 · 4.3 L V8 · petrol · 272–306 hp · chain

The main problem of the power units of this family is the huge oil consumption.

Mercedes M113 E50

Mercedes M113 E50

1997–2008 · 5.0 L V8 · petrol · 296–306 hp · chain

The main problem of the power units of this family is the huge oil consumption.

Mercedes OM611

Mercedes OM611

1997–2006 · 2.1–2.2 L R4 · diesel · 82–143 hp · chain

The most famous problem of the unit is the burnout of refractory washers under the nozzles. It is advisable to change them…

Mercedes OM612

Mercedes OM612

1999–2007 · 2.7 L R5 · diesel · 156–170 hp · chain

The problem with 5-cylinder diesel engines of the series is increased camshaft wear.

Mercedes OM613

Mercedes OM613

1999–2003 · 3.2 L R6 · diesel · 197 hp · chain

All known problems of this diesel engine are related to Common Rail fuel equipment.

Mercedes OM628

Mercedes OM628

1999–2005 · 4.0 L V8 · diesel · 250–260 hp · chain

Mercedes M112 E26

Mercedes M112 E26

2000–2006 · 2.6 L V6 · petrol · 170–177 hp · chain

The signature failure of this series of engines is the destruction of the crankshaft pulley.

Mercedes M271 E18

Mercedes M271 E18

2002–2015 · 1.8 L R4 · petrol · 122–204 hp · chain

The most famous engine problem is the stuck exhaust valves due to soot.

Mercedes OM646

Mercedes OM646

2002–2010 · 2.1 L R4 · diesel · 88–170 hp · chain

The motor is equipped with a reliable Bosch fuel system with electromagnetic injectors, but leaks at the injection pump seals or wear…

Mercedes OM647

Mercedes OM647

2002–2005 · 2.7 L R5 · diesel · 177 hp · chain

The main problems of this diesel engine are related to Common Rail fuel equipment.

Mercedes OM648

Mercedes OM648

2002–2006 · 3.2 L R6 · diesel · 177–204 hp · chain

the main diesel problems are related to the components of the common rail fuel system.

Mercedes M272 E30

Mercedes M272 E30

2004–2013 · 3.0 L V6 · petrol · 231 hp · chain

The weakest point of this power unit is its timing drive.

Mercedes M272 E35

Mercedes M272 E35

2004–2013 · 3.5 L V6 · petrol · 258–292 hp · chain

The weakest point of this power unit is its timing drive.

Mercedes M272 E25

Mercedes M272 E25

2005–2011 · 2.5 L V6 · petrol · 204 hp · chain

The weakest point of this power unit is its timing drive.

Mercedes M273

Mercedes M273

2005–2015 · 4.7–5.5 L V8 · petrol · 340–388 hp · chain

The unit is considered problematic and its weak point is timing drive.

Mercedes OM629

Mercedes OM629

2005–2010 · 4.0 L V8 · diesel · 306–320 hp · chain

This diesel engine has become more reliable than its predecessor, but still causes a lot of trouble.

Mercedes OM642

Mercedes OM642

2005–present · 3.0 L V6 · diesel · 184–265 hp · chain

The most famous problem of this diesel engine is leaking on the heat exchanger gaskets, and since it is in the collapse…

Mercedes M156

Mercedes M156

2006–2015 · 6.2 L V8 · petrol · 457–525 hp · chain

The most well-known problem with these engines is low camshaft life.

Mercedes OM651

Mercedes OM651

2008–present · 1.8–2.1 L R4 · diesel · 95–204 hp · chain + gears

Until 2011, the main versions were equipped with a Delphi fuel system with piezo injectors, which were prone to leaks, which often…

Mercedes M157 DE55

Mercedes M157 DE55

2010–2019 · 5.5 L V8 · petrol · 525–585 hp · chain

This unit is often tuned and its resource depends on the degree of forcing.

Mercedes M276 DE30

Mercedes M276 DE30

2010–present · 3.0 L V6 · petrol · 272–367 hp · chain

The most problematic place of this power unit is the timing chain tensioners.

Mercedes M276 DE35

Mercedes M276 DE35

2010–present · 3.5 L V6 · petrol · 252–333 hp · chain

The most problematic place of this power unit is the timing chain tensioners.

Mercedes M278 DE46

Mercedes M278 DE46

2010–present · 4.7 L V8 · petrol · 367–455 hp · chain

Due to the design features of the motor, the timing chain tensioners quickly fail.

Mercedes M274

Mercedes M274

2011–present · 1.6–2.0 L R4 · petrol · 129–333 hp · chain

In engines until 2014, phase regulators began to crack rather quickly, then the manufacturer finalized the design and the resource increased to…

Mercedes M177

Mercedes M177

2015–present · 4.0 L V8 · petrol · 476–639 hp · chain

First of all, this engine does not like tuning very much; its connecting rods cannot withstand.

Mercedes OM654

Mercedes OM654

2016–present · 1.6–2.0 L R4 · diesel · 116–265 hp · chain

A well-known weak point of this diesel unit is the small resource of rockers.

Mercedes M256 E30

Mercedes M256 E30

2017–present · 3.0 L R6 · petrol · 367–435 hp · chain

So far, no design flaws have been noted on the specialized forums.

Mercedes OM656

Mercedes OM656

2017–present · 2.9 L R6 · diesel · 272–340 hp · chain

Most of the problems here are related to the Camtronic variable valve timing.

Mercedes M264

Mercedes M264

2018–present · 1.5–2.0 L R4 · petrol · 156–299 hp · chain

There are already cases of piston damage due to detonation caused by low-octane gasoline.

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