Mercedes Benz engines: What you need to know about Mercedes Benz engines
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Daimler AG, better known as Daimler Benz, is one of the world’s best-known manufacturers of passenger cars. The Mercedes Benz brand mainly offers higher-priced vehicles and luxury cars. However, compact cars and people carriers are also part of the model portfolio.
The car manufacturer, based in Stuttgart in southern Germany, has always relied on a variety of concepts in the development of new engines. For example, combustion engines are combined with a compressor or even turbocharging in order to achieve optimal performance values. Mercedes Benz has also set itself the goal of offering a model with an electric motor in every vehicle class in the future.
Different types of Mercedes Benz engines
Mercedes Benz petrol engines
- Three-cylinder in-line engine:Mercedes Benz in-line petrol engines with three cylinders are mainly used in the smaller group models such as the Smart Fortwo and the Smart Forfour. This includes the Mercedes Benz M281 engine series with aluminium engine block and two overhead camshafts.
- In-line four-cylinder: Petrol engines with four cylinders have a long tradition at Mercedes. Mercedes Benz in-line four-cylinder engines can be found, for example, in the form of the M 264 types in vehicles of the C Class and the E Class. The turbo engines have variable valve timing and two overhead camshafts.
- Inline six-cylinder: Mercedes Benz engines with six cylinders are known for their pulling power and durability. One of the more modern representatives of the in-line six-cylinder engines is the M 256 engine series. The in-line six-cylinder petrol engines with turbo are installed, for example, in E Class models as well as in the S Class.
- V6 petrol engine: Engines with six cylinders in a V arrangement can be found in various Mercedes Benz models, such as the C Class or the E Class. The modern Mercedes Benz engines of the M 276 series have a reduced cylinder bank angle and do not require a balancer shaft compared to other V6 engines.
- Mercedes Benz V8 engine: Petrol engines with V8 cylinder arrangement are mainly installed in large Mercedes Benz models and in Daimler Benz AMG vehicles. With the M 177 engine series, Mercedes offers modern eight-cylinder petrol engines that have four overhead-adjustable camshafts and four valves per cylinder. The eight-cylinder engines are installed, for example, in the E Class, in the S Class and in the G Class.
- Mercedes Benz V12 engine: Mercedes engines with twelve cylinders represent the upper class of petrol engines with the star. The modern Mercedes Benz M 279 engine series offers plenty of pulling power with twelve cylinders in a V arrangement. The V12 engines with double turbo are installed, for example, in the S-Class, the Maybach series or also in the Pullmann sedan.
Mercedes Benz diesel engines
- Three-cylinder in-line diesel: Diesel engines with three cylinders are mainly installed by Mercedes Benz in small vehicles and compact cars such as the A Class or B Class. Mercedes Benz engines with three cylinders include the OM 660 engine series, which can also be found in the Smart.
- Four-cylinder diesel engine: Inline four-cylinder diesels are installed in numerous Mercedes Benz models. Modern diesels with four cylinders include the Mercedes Benz engines of the OM 651 series. These engines can be found in different variants with and without turbo, for example in the Mercedes A Class, the B Class and also the C Class.
- Diesel six-cylinder: Mercedes Benz manufactures a modern six-cylinder in-line engine under the designation OM 656. These Mercedes Benz engines with two-stage turbocharger and intercooling can be found primarily in the S Class with all-wheel drive transmission and in the G Class.
- Mercedes Benz V8 Diesel: Mercedes Benz engines as diesel power units with eight cylinders in a V arrangement were developed primarily for the larger saloons and off-road vehicles. The last engine series of eight-cylinder diesels with the designation OM 629 can be found, for example, in the S-Class or in the Mercedes Benz GL.
10 modern engine concepts from Mercedes Benz
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- A 160: As a model variant A 160, the Mercedes Benz A Class produces 109 hp via a manual transmission. The in-line four-cylinder petrol engine installed as basic equipment has a displacement of 1.3 litres.
- B 180: The modern petrol engine in the B-Class produces 136 hp with 200 Nm of torque. This engine draws its power from four cylinders with a displacement of 1.3 litres.
- B 250 4MATIC: Modern drive concept with all-wheel drive for the B Class. Four-cylinder in-line engine with 2.0 litres displacement and 224 hp output with 350 Nm torque.
- C 300 EQ Boost: Mild hybrid drive with 400 Nm torque. The in-line petrol engine with four cylinders and 2.0 litres displacement plus electric assistance brings it to 258 hp + 20 hp output in the C Class.
- E 450 4MATIC: Mild hybrid all-wheel drive concept for the E Class with 367 hp + 22 hp output. A petrol engine is installed as an in-line engine with 3.0 litre displacement and additional electric assistance.
- AMG E 63 S 4MATIC: Mercedes Benz E Class engine concept in AMG design. Eight-cylinder V-engine with 612 hp and 850 Nm torque from 4.0 litres displacement with turbo.
- S 350 d: Economical diesel drive for the S Class with 286 hp output and 600 Nm torque. Mercedes engine as 6-cylinder in-line version with automatic transmission and rear-wheel drive.
- CLA 220 d: Diesel drive for the Mercedes Benz CLA Coupé with 2.0 litre displacement and turbocharging. In-line engine with four cylinders and 190 hp output at 400 Nm torque.
- G 400 d: Modern G-Class drive concept with all-wheel drive and diesel engine as an economical 6-cylinder. Powerful 2.9 litre in-line engine with 330 hp and 700 Nm torque.
- EQS 580 4MATIC: Electric drive concept in the Mercedes Benz EQS Liftback. Twin motor concept with 523 hp pure electric power and 855 Nm torque.
Buy used Mercedes Benz engines
Mercedes Benz engines are considered robust, yet even with this manufacturer, engine failure can occur after a problem with the steering chain. A used Mercedes-Benz engine is often the best and cheapest solution to get the car back in shape.
At Autoparts24.eu you can find used car parts for your Mercedes Benz. After entering the manufacturer and vehicle model, all suitable spare parts are compiled in a clear list. To simplify the selection of used Mercedes Benz engines for your vehicle, detailed information such as engine code, model series or compressor details are displayed.
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1988 - 1996
100 Platform/chassis (631)
2018 - Now
A-class Saloon (V177)
1997 - 2005
A-class (W168)
2004 - 2012
A-class (W169)
1995 - 2006
Sprinter 2-t Box (901, 902)
2012 - 2018
A-class (W176)
1995 - 2006
Sprinter 2-t Bus (901, 902)
2018 - Now
A-class (W177)
1995 - 2006
Sprinter 2-t Platform/chassis (901, 902)
2006 - Now
Sprinter 3,5-t Box (906)
2006 - 2012
Gl-class (X164)
2018 - Now
Sprinter 3,5-t Box (907, 910)
2018 - Now
Sprinter 3,5-t Tourer Bus (907)
2006 - Now
Sprinter 3,5-t Platform/chassis (906)
2005 - 2011
B-class (W245)
2013 - Now
Gla-class (X156)
2018 - Now
Sprinter 3,5-t Platform/chassis (907, 910)
2011 - 2018
B-class (W246, W242)
2018 - Now
B-class (W247)
2018 - Now
Sprinter 3-t Box (910)
2021 - Now
C-class All-terrain (S206)
1996 - 2001
C-class T-model (S202)
2016 - Now
GLC Coupe (C253)
2016 - Now
C-class Convertible (A205)
2018 - Now
Sprinter 3-t Tourer Bus (907)
1995 - 2012
Sprinter 3-t Platform/chassis (903)
2006 - Now
Sprinter 3-t Platform/chassis (906)
2001 - 2011
C-class Coupe (CL203)
2018 - Now
Sprinter 3-t Platform/chassis (910, 907)
2001 - 2007
C-class T-model (S203)
2007 - 2014
C-class T-model (S204)
2006 - Now
Sprinter 4,6-t Platform/chassis (906)
2014 - Now
C-class T-model (S205)
2008 - 2015
Glk-class (X204)
2018 - Now
Sprinter 4-t Box (907, 910)
1993 - 2000
C-class (W202)
2000 - 2007
C-class (W203)
1995 - 2012
Sprinter 4-t Platform/chassis (904)
2007 - 2015
C-class (W204)
2018 - Now
Sprinter 4-t Platform/chassis (907, 910)
2013 - Now
C-class (W205)
2018 - Now
Sprinter 4-t Tourer Bus (B907)
2001 - 2006
Sprinter 5-t Platform/chassis (905)
2006 - Now
Sprinter 5-t Platform/chassis (906)
2012 - Now
Citan Panel Van (415)
2018 - Now
Sprinter 5-t Platform/chassis (907)
2021 - Now
Citan Box Body/mpv (W420)
2013 - Now
Sprinter Classic 3,5-t Van (909)
2012 - Now
Citan Traveliner (415)
2013 - Now
Sprinter Classic 4,6-t Bus (909)
2012 - Now
Citan Dualiner (415)
1985 - 1993
Kombi T-model (S124)
2017 - Now
Sprinter Classic 4,6-t Van (909)
2001 - Now
Sprinter Dump Truck (905)
1998 - 2005
M-class (W163)
2005 - 2012
M-class (W164)
2013 - 2019
CLA Coupe (C117)
2015 - 2019
CLA Shooting Brake (X117)
2019 - Now
CLA Shooting Brake (X118)
1977 - 1996
T1 Platform/chassis (601)
2008 - 2011
Clc-class (CL203)
1977 - 1996
T1 Platform/chassis (602)
1998 - 2002
CLK Convertible (A208)
2002 - 2010
CLK Convertible (A209)
2012 - 2017
CLS Shooting Brake (X218)
2005 - 2017
R-class (W251, V251)
2015 - Now
S-class Convertible (A217)
2017 - Now
E-class All-terrain (S213)
1993 - 1996
E-class T-model (S124)
1996 - 2003
V-class (638/2)
1996 - 2003
E-class T-model (S210)
1993 - 1998
E-class Convertible (A124)
2010 - 2016
E-class Convertible (A207)
2017 - Now
E-class Convertible (A238)
1993 - 1997
E-class Coupe (C124)
1991 - 1998
S-class (W140)
2003 - 2009
E-class T-model (S211)
1998 - 2005
S-class (W220)
2009 - 2016
E-class T-model (S212)
2005 - 2013
S-class (W221)
1996 - 2003
E-class Platform/chassis (VF210)
2013 - Now
S-class (W222, V222, X222)
2003 - 2009
E-class Platform/chassis (VF211)
2016 - Now
E-class T-model (S213)
1997 - 2003
Vito Box (638)
1995 - 2003
E-class (W210)
1976 - 1985
Saloon (W123)
2014 - Now
Vito Box (W447)
2002 - 2009
E-class (W211)
1996 - 2003
Vito Bus (638)
2009 - 2016
E-class (W212)
2003 - Now
Vito Bus (W639)
2016 - Now
E-class (W213)
2003 - Now
Vito / Mixto Box (W639)
2017 - Now
X-class Platform/chassis (470)
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