The Mercedes-Benz M273 engine was a 90-degree V8 petrol engine that was first introduced in 2005 as an evolution of the M113 engine. The M273 engine had an aluminium engine block with Silitec (Al-Si alloy) cast cylinder liners, five main bearings, an aluminium crankcase with reinforced bearing caps, a forged steel crankshaft, fracture-split 70MnVS4 forged […]
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Mercedes-Benz M275 engine (2002-13)
Introduction: M275 engine The Mercedes-Benz M275 was a 5.5-litre biturbo V12 engine that was first introduced in 2002 in the W221 S 600. Manufactured at Mercedes-Benz’s engine plan in Berlin-Marienfelde, key features of the M275 engine included its: Die-cast aluminium crankcase; Aluminium alloy cylinder head with die-cast magnesium cover; Forged crankshaft, connecting rods and pistons; […]
Mercedes-Benz M271 engine (2002-17)
The Mercedes-Benz M271 was an inline, four-cylinder petrol engine that was first introduced in 2002 and replaced the M111 engine. Manufactured at the Mercedes-Benz plant in Stuttgart-Untertürkheim, Germany, the M271 engine had a cast aluminum block with cast-in iron cylinder liners, a cast aluminium cylinder head, fracture split-forged steel connecting rods, double overhead camshafts (driven […]
Mercedes-Benz M272 engine
The Mercedes-Benz M272 was a V6 petrol engine that was first introduced in 2004 to replace the M112 engine. Developed in conjunction with the M273 V8 petrol engine, the M272 engine’s cylinder banks were at a 90 degree angle from each other. As a result, a balance shaft was installed in the engine block between […]
Mercedes-Benz M260 and M264 engines (2018-on)
Introduction The Mercedes-Benz M260 and M264 are inline, four-cylinder petrol engines that are part of a modular engine family with: The OM654 four-cylinder diesel engine; The OM656 inline six-cylinder diesel engine; The M256 turbocharged inline six-cylinder petrol engine; and, The M176 biturbo V8 petrol engine. While the M260 engine will be fitted transversely in front-wheel […]
Mercedes-Benz M270 and M274 engines (2011-on)
The M270 and M274 were turbocharged, inline four-cylinder petrol engines that were developed for transverse and longitudinal applications, respectively. Replacing the M266 and M271 engines, the M270 and M274 engines were manufactured at the Mercedes-Benz plant in Stuttgart Untertürkheim and at MDC Power GmbH in Kölleda. The M270 and M274 engines had aluminium blocks and […]
Mercedes-Benz M256 I6 petrol engine (2017-on)
Introduction The Mercedes-Benz M256 is an inline, six-cylinder petrol engine that is part of a modular engine family with: The OM654 four-cylinder diesel engine; The OM656 inline six-cylinder diesel engine; The M264 turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine; and, The M176 biturbo V8 petrol engine. Significantly, the M256 engine has been designed for electrification and has both […]
Mercedes-Benz M156 and M159 engines (2006-14)
Mercedes-Benz M156 V8 engine The M156 was a 6.2-litre V8 petrol engine that was designed by Mercedes-AMG and had no parts in common with other Mercedes-Benz V8 engines. The M156 engine was assembled by hand at Mercedes-AMG in Affalterbach, Germany, and was first introduced in 2006 in the W211 E 63 AMG. The M156 engine […]
Mercedes-Benz M166 and M266 engines
The Mercedes-Benz M166 and M266 were four-cylinder petrol engines. Manufactured in Stuttgart-Untertürkhiem, the M166 engines were produced from 1997 to 2005, while the M266 engines were produced from 2004 to 2013. The M166 and M266 engines had aluminium blocks and cylinder heads, five main bearing crankshafts, electronic fuel injection, a single overhead camshaft (chain-driven) and […]
Mercedes-Benz M176 biturbo V8 engine (2017-on)
Introduction The Mercedes-Benz M176 is a 4.0-litre biturbo V8 petrol engine that is part of a modular engine family with: The OM654 four-cylinder diesel engine; The OM656 inline six-cylinder diesel engine; The M264 turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine; and, The M256 turbocharged inline six-cylinder petrol engine. Production of the M176 engine commenced at Mercedes-Benz’s Untertürkeim plant […]