The Mercedes M273 V8 engine series with a capacity of 4.7 and 5.5 liters was produced from 2005 to 2015 and installed in many expensive models of the German company, such as the W211, W221, and X164. These engines have gained a reputation as some of the most problematic engines in the company. The V8 engine lineup also includes the M119, M113, M157, and M278 engines.
| Exact capacity | 4663 cm³ |
| Power system | distributed injection |
| Engine power | 340 HP |
| Torque | 460 nm |
| Engine block | aluminum V8 |
| Block head | aluminum 32v |
| Cylinder diameter | 92.9 mm |
| Piston stroke. | 86 mm |
| Compression ratio | 10.7 |
| Engine features | there is no |
| Hydraulic compensator. | tak |
| Timing drive | chain |
| Timing phase adjuster | on intake and exhaust. |
| Turbocharging | there is no |
| What oils to use | 8.5 liters 5W-40 |
| Fuel type | 95 |
| Environmental class | EURO 4/5 |
| Approximate life expectancy | 300 000 HP |
| Exact capacity | 5461 cm³ |
| Power system | distributed injection |
| Engine power | 388 HP |
| Torque | 530 nm |
| Engine block | aluminum V8 |
| Block head | aluminum 32v |
| Cylinder diameter | 98 mm |
| Piston stroke. | 90.5 mm |
| Compression ratio | 10.7 |
| Engine features | there is no |
| Hydraulic compensator. | tak |
| Timing drive | chain |
| Timing phase adjuster | on intake and exhaust. |
| Turbocharging | there is no |
| What oils to use | 8.5 liters 5W-30 |
| Fuel type | 95 |
| Environmental class | EURO 4/5 |
| Approximate life expectancy | 350 000 HP |
| City | 17.4 litry |
| Route | 8.5 litry |
| Mixed | 11.7 litry |
The weight of the M273 engine according to the catalog is 205 kg. The engine number M273 is located at the junction of the block and the gearbox. The unit is considered problematic and its weak point is the camshaft mechanism. Wear of the intermediate gear leads to the replacement of the timing belt kit before reaching 100,000 km. A common engine failure is the wedging of the flaps in the exhaust manifold. Very often, oil leaks through the plastic plugs of the cylinder heads. Engine overheating can cause detonation and damage to the combustion chamber walls.
| CL-Class C216 | 2006 - 2010 |
| CLK-Class C209 | 2006 - 2010 |
| CLS-Class W219 | 2006 - 2010 |
| E-Class W211 | 2006 - 2009 |
| E-Class W212 | 2009 - 2011 |
| E-Class C207 | 2009 - 2011 |
| S-Class W221 | 2005 - 2011 |
| SL-Class R230 | 2006 - 2011 |
| G-Class W463 | 2007 - 2015 |
| GL-Class X164 | 2006 - 2012 |
| ML-Class W164 | 2007 - 2011 |
| R-Class W251 | 2007 - 2014 |
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