Mercedes M137 engine

The 5.8-liter twelve-cylinder engine Mercedes M137 E58 was produced from 1999 to 2003 and installed in the highest models of the company, such as the S-Class sedan and coupe in the 220 series. Based on this engine, AMG developed their own 6.3-liter engine. The V12 engine lineup also includes the following power units: M120, M275, and M279.

Technical data of Mercedes M137 5.8-liter engine.

Modified M 137 E 58
Exact capacity5786 cm³
Power systemdistributed injection
Engine power367 HP
Torque530 nm
Engine blockaluminum V12
Block headaluminum 36v
Cylinder diameter84 mm
Piston stroke.87 mm
Compression ratio10
Engine featuresthere is no
Hydraulic compensator. tak
Timing drivechain (double)
Timing phase adjustertak
Turbochargingthere is no
What oils to use9.0 liters 5W-40
Fuel type95
Environmental classEURO 4
Approximate life expectancy300 000 HP
Modified M 137 E 63
Exact capacity6258 cm³
Power systemdistributed injection
Engine power444 HP
Torque620 nm
Engine blockaluminum V12
Block headaluminum 36v
Cylinder diameter84.5 mm
Piston stroke.93 mm
Compression ratio10
Engine featuresthere is no
Hydraulic compensator. tak
Timing drivechain
Timing phase adjustertak
Turbochargingthere is no
What oils to use9.0 liters 5W-40
Fuel type95
Environmental classEURO 4
Approximate life expectancy280 000 HP

Fuel consumption Mercedes M137 engine

Using the example of the 2000 Mercedes S600L with an automatic gearbox:
City19.4 litry
Route9.9 litry
Mixed13.4 litry

Engine Overview and Common Failures

The weight of the M137 engine according to the catalog is 220 kg. The engine number M137 is located at the junction of the block and the gearbox. Often, people complain about regular oil leaks due to gasket failure. Additionally, the coil blocks with 24 spark plugs are very unreliable and expensive. Oil from the oil pressure sensor can also seep into the control unit through the wires. The powerful-looking double-row timing chain can stretch up to 200,000 km of mileage. Weak points of this engine include airflow meters, the generator, and the throttle assembly.

Engine Mercedes M137

Mercedes
CL-Class C2151999 - 2002
S-Class W2201999 - 2002
G-Class W4632002 - 2003

Engines from the same line as Mercedes M137 engine

See Also

Mercedes M102 engine

4-cylinder engines of the Mercedes M102 with a capacity ranging from 1.8 to 2.3 liters were produced from 1980 to 1993 and installed in the most popular models of the German company, such as W201, W123, and W124. Cosworth offered 16-valve versions with a capacity of 2.3-2.5 liters for sports cars. R4 series: M111, M166, M260, M264, M266, M270, M271, M274, and M282.

Mercedes M166 engines

4-cylinder engines from Mercedes M166 with a capacity ranging from 1.4 to 2.1 liters were produced from 1997 to 2005 and were only installed in the compact A-Class model and the compact Vaneo, based on it. After the upgrade to the next generation of the A-Class model, these units were given the index M266. R4 series: M102, M111, M260, M264, M266, M270, M271, M274, and M282.

Mercedes M274 engine

Mercedes M274 petrol engines with a capacity of 1.6 and 2.0 liters have been produced by the company since 2011 and are installed in vehicles with longitudinally mounted engines, such as the C-Class and E-Class. Similar engines for models with a transverse powertrain layout have the M270 index. The R4 series includes: M102, M111, M166, M260, M264, M266, M271, and M282.

Mercedes M256 engine

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Peugeot Xud7 engine

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Ford Qywa engine

The 1.8-liter Ford QYWA or 1.8 Duratorq DLD-418 engine was produced from 2006 to 2012 and installed in popular minivan models Galaxy and S-Max on our market. This engine is a diesel unit from the Endura family equipped with a Common Rail system. The Duratorq DLD-418 engine line also includes engines: HCPA, FFDA, and KKDA.