Mercedes M260 Engine

The 2.0-liter Mercedes M260 engine has been produced at the Sindelfingen factory since 2018 and is installed in models with a transverse configuration of the power unit, such as the A-Class and B-Class. This engine has iron bushings, and its version with a longitudinal arrangement is indexed as M264. R4 series: M111, M166, M254, M266, M270, M271, M274, and M282.

Technical data of Mercedes M260 2.0 liter engine.

Modification of M 260 E20 DE LA
Exact capacity1991 cm³
Power systemdirect injection
Engine power190 - 306 HP
Torque300 - 400 nm
Engine blockaluminum R4
Block headaluminum 16v
Cylinder diameter83 mm
Piston stroke.92 mm
Compression ratio10.5
Engine featuresBSG 48V
Hydraulic compensator. tak
Timing drivechain
Timing phase adjusterCamtronic
TurbochargingIHI AL0069
What oils to use5.8 liters 5W-30
Fuel type98
Environmental classEURO 6
Approximate life expectancy250 000 HP

Fuel consumption Mercedes M260 Engine

Using the example of the Mercedes-Benz A 250 from 2020 with an automatic gearbox:
City8.8 litry
Route5.3 litry
Mixed6.6 litry

Engine Overview and Common Failures

The weight of the M260 engine according to the catalog is 135 kg. The engine number M260 is located at the junction of the block and the gearbox. This unit appeared not so long ago, so there is not enough statistics on its malfunctions. Fill it with AI-98 gasoline, as there have been cases of piston damage due to detonation. Rarely, but failures of the Camtronic system occur, and its repair is very expensive. Due to direct injection, carbon deposits form on the intake valves and the engine speed fluctuates. The gasoline engines in this lineup have a soot filter, and its lifespan is of interest.

Engine Mercedes M260

Mercedes
A-Class W1772018 - CE
B-Class W2472019 - CE
CLA-Class C1182019 - CE
CLA-Class X1182019 - CE
GLA-Class H2472020 - CE
GLB-Class X2472019 - CE

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Mercedes M260 Engine

The 2.0-liter Mercedes M260 engine has been produced at the Sindelfingen factory since 2018 and is installed in models with a transverse configuration of the power unit, such as the A-Class and B-Class. This engine has iron bushings, and its version with a longitudinal arrangement is indexed as M264. R4 series: M111, M166, M254, M266, M270, M271, M274, and M282.

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Mercedes M104 engine

The family of six-cylinder engines Mercedes M104 was produced from 1989 to 1998 in three versions: E28 with a capacity of 2.8 liters, E30 with a capacity of 3.0 liters, and E32 with a capacity of 3.2 liters. There were also powerful AMG versions labeled E34 and E36 with capacities of 3.4 and 3.6 liters respectively. The R6 engine lineup also includes units: M103 and M256.

Mercedes M137 engine

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Nissan Vg20e engine

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Land Rover 15p engine

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