The Mercedes-Benz S-Class is the flagship series of German full-size luxury cars produced by Mercedes-Benz since 1972. In literal translation, the car is designated as a “special class”. Since 2013, 6th generation S-class cars have been produced. The main market competitors of the model are BMW 7, Audi A8, Maserati Quattroporte, Jaguar XJ and Lexus LS. The main production facilities are located in Germany and Mexico. Also cars are produced in India, USA, Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia and South Africa.
The 6.3-liter V8 engine Mercedes M156 was produced at a plant in Germany from 2006 to 2015 and was installed on AMG versions of such models as C‑Class, CL‑Class, E‑Class, S‑Class, SL‑Class. There was a version of this engine with a dry sump for sports cars under the symbol M159.
The 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 engine of the Mercedes M177 has been assembled in Germany only since 2015 and is installed on AMG versions of such models as the C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, G-Class, and GLS-Class. In addition to the standard one, there is a hybrid modification with an electric motor producing 22 hp and 250 Nm.
The Mercedes M103 E26 engine was developed in 1985 to replace the ancient M123 engine. The M103 E30 served as the basis for the creation of a 2.6-liter power unit, the cylinder diameter of which was reduced to 82.9 mm.
The in-line 6-cylinder Mercedes M103 E30 engine was introduced in 1985 and was intended to replace the outdated M110 engine and was partially unified with the 4-cylinder M102.
The Mercedes M104 E28 engine was developed on the basis of the M104 E32 to replace the previous M103 E26. A new crankshaft was installed in the cylinder block of the 3.2-liter, with a piston stroke of 73.5 mm.
The last largest civilian in-line six-cylinder Mercedes M104 E32 engine (excluding the sports M104 E34 AMG and M104 E36 AMG) appeared in 1991 and was developed on the basis of the three-liter M104 E30.
The 3.0-liter inline 6-cylinder Mercedes M256 engine has been assembled by the company since 2017 and installed on its most powerful and expensive models, such as the S-Class, GLS-Class or AMG GT. There is a version of the engine with one turbine and an additional electric compressor.
The M112 E28 engine appeared in 1997 and was positioned as a replacement for the in-line M104 E28. The new engine was based on the M112 E32 cylinder block, where a crankshaft with a smaller piston stroke was placed.
The Mercedes M112 E32 engine was developed in 1997 to replace the old E32 engine from the M104 series. The main difference between the new series and the old one was that now the motors became V-shaped with a breakup angle of 90 degrees.
The Mercedes M112 E37 engine was intended for large cars and became the largest in the M112 family. Compared to the E32, in the E37 the cylinder block has been changed to accommodate a larger piston diameter of 97 mm.
The Mercedes M272 E30 engine occupies a place between the M272 E35 and M272 E25, the main purpose of the model is to replace the outdated M112 E28. The M272 E30 aluminum V-shaped (camber 90°) engine block is similar to that used in the E35, but with smaller cylinders and a short-stroke crankshaft.
The M272 E35 engine was the next step in the development of the V6 from Mercedes and was intended to replace the M112 E32 and M112 E37. In addition to the 3.5-liter, the new family includes the M272 E25 and M272 E30, with a working volume of 2.5 and 3 liters, respectively.
The Mercedes M276 V6 engine with a volume of 3.0 liters was introduced in 2013 and has since been installed on most modern models of the concern. There are 2 modifications of this power unit: DE30 LA red, with a capacity of 272 hp and DE30 LA, with a capacity of 333 to 367 hp.
The Mercedes M276 V6 engine with a volume of 3.5 liters was introduced in 2010 and has since been installed on most modern models of the concern, such as the W205 and W222. There are three modifications of this power unit: two atmospheric and turbocharged.
The V8 series of Mercedes M113 engines with a volume of 4.3 was produced from 1997 to 2008 and was installed on the largest and most expensive cars of the concern, such as W211, W219, W220 and W251. There were even more powerful engine modifications with a volume of 5.0 and 5.4 liters for AMG …
The M113 E50 engine is an unusually lightweight, compact engine (unlike its predecessor M119) was a continuation of the line of three-valve M112 engines. The engineers added two more to the six cylinders and got the M113. Due to its compactness, it was installed on all rear- and all-wheel drive Mercedes models.
The Mercedes M119 E42 engine is the junior V8 in the M119 family, intended to replace the long-obsolete M116, with a displacement of 4.2 liters. The development of the E42 was carried out on the basis of a five-liter engine, the cylinder diameter of which was reduced to 92 mm and a crankshaft was installed …
The first version in the M119 family of engines, developed in 1989 and occupying a place between the younger M119 E42 and the sports M119 E60 AMG and M199 E63 AMG. The purpose of this engine is to replace the ancient M117 with a displacement of 5 liters. The new power unit used an aluminum …
The 5.5-liter bi-turbo Mercedes M157 engine was produced in Germany from 2010 to 2019 and installed on AMG modifications of the CLS-Class, E-Class, ML-Class, GL-Class and S-Class models. There is an atmospheric version of the engine with a cylinder deactivation system and the M152 index.
The V8 series of Mercedes M273 engines with a volume of 4.7 and 5.5 liters was assembled from 2005 to 2015 and installed on many expensive models of the German concern, such as the W211, W221 and X164. These powertrains have earned a reputation as one of the most problematic motors in the company.
The 4.6-liter V8 twin-turbocharged Mercedes M278 engine was introduced in 2010 as a replacement for the well-known M273 engine under the hood of the popular E, S and GL class models. The power unit is offered only in one volume, but in different degrees of forcing.
The 6.0-liter 12-cylinder Mercedes M120 E60 engine was produced from 1991 to 2001 and was installed on models such as the S-Class sedan and coupe in the 140th body or the SL-Class R129 roadster. Based on this engine, AMG has developed its power units with a volume of 7.0 and 7.3 liters.
The 5.8-liter 12-cylinder Mercedes M137 E58 engine was produced from 1999 to 2003 and was installed on the top models of the concern, such as the S-Class sedan and coupe in the 220th body. Based on this power unit, AMG has developed its own 6.3-liter engine.
The 5.5-liter 12-cylinder Mercedes M275 E55 engine was produced from 2002 to 2013 and was installed on the group’s most expensive models, such as the CL-Class, S-Class or SL-Class. Based on this unit, the M285 engine for Maybach limousines and the 6.0-liter AMG engine were created.
The 6.0-liter 12-cylinder Mercedes M279 engine was first introduced in 2012 and is installed on top versions of CL, G, S and SL models, including the G65, S65 or SL65. There are two modifications of this power unit: stock for 530 hp and AMG for 630 hp.
Mercedes-Benz OM651 is a family of in-line four-cylinder diesel engines from Mercedes-Benz, first introduced in October 2008. It was created as a replacement for the OM646 and OM642 series. Production took place at a plant in Stuttgart, Germany.
The 3.0-liter inline 5-cylinder Mercedes OM 617 engine was assembled from 1974 to 1990 and installed on such popular models as the W123, W126 or Geländewagen SUV. This diesel unit has been constantly upgraded, so it has several modifications.
Mercedes OM603 6-cylinder engines of 3.0 and 3.5 liters were produced from 1984 to 1997 and were installed on a number of popular models of the German concern, such as W124, W126 and W140. Three modifications of this diesel engine were offered, atmospheric and two turbocharged.
The 3.0-liter inline 6-cylinder Mercedes OM606 engine was assembled from 1993 to 2001 and installed on such popular models as the E-Class, S-Class and Geländewagen SUV. This power unit was offered in two versions: 300D for 136 hp and 300TD for 177 hp.
The 3.2-liter inline 6-cylinder Mercedes OM613 engine was assembled from 1999 to 2003 and was installed on only two models: the E-class in the back of the W210, and also the S-class in the back of the W220. This power unit was offered in a single modification of the 320 CDI with 197 hp and …
The 3.2-liter 6-cylinder inline engine Mercedes OM648 was assembled from 2002 to 2006 and was installed only on the E-Class in the body of the W211 and the restyled S-Class in the body of the W220. In addition to the usual version of 204 hp, a modification with a power reduced to 177 hp was …
The 2.9-liter 6-cylinder Mercedes OM656 diesel engine has been produced since 2017 and is installed on many modern models of the concern, such as the W213, W222 or W463. This diesel has an aluminum block and plasma sprayed cast iron with Nanoslide coating.
The 3.0-liter V6 diesel engine Mercedes OM 642 has been produced by the concern since 2005 and is installed on almost all models from the C-Class to the G-Class SUV and Vito minibuses. Also, this diesel engine is actively installed on Chrysler and Jeep models under its EXL index.
The Mercedes OM628 engine is an 8-cylinder diesel engine in a V-configuration with direct injection and turbocharger, developed and produced by Daimler-Benz for use in Mercedes-Benz mid-range passenger cars. OM 628 debuted in the summer of 2000 in the Mercedes S 400 CDI S-Class (220 series).
The 4.0-liter Mercedes OM629 diesel engine was produced by the company from 2005 to 2010 and was installed only on the largest and most expensive models of the concern, such as W211, W221 and X164. The motor was offered in a single version of the DE 40 LA, but with different indexes: 420 CDI and …
