The 4.6-liter V8 engine from Mercedes, the M278, with dual turbocharging, was introduced in 2010 as a replacement for the well-known M273 engine, which was installed in popular E-Class, S-Class, and GL models. The DE 46 power unit is available in only one capacity, but in various power variants. The V8 engine lineup also includes the following units: M119, M113, M157, and M273.
| Exact capacity | 4663 cm³ |
| Power system | CGI direct injection. |
| Engine power | 367 - 408 HP |
| Torque | 550 - 600 nm |
| Engine block | aluminum V8 |
| Block head | aluminum 32v |
| Cylinder diameter | 92.9 mm |
| Piston stroke. | 86 mm |
| Compression ratio | 10.5 |
| Engine features | Bi-Turbo |
| Hydraulic compensator. | tak |
| Timing drive | chain |
| Timing phase adjuster | on intake and exhaust. |
| Turbocharging | two Garrett MGT1752SM |
| What oils to use | 8.5 liters 0W-40 |
| Fuel type | 98 |
| Environmental class | EURO 5/6 |
| Approximate life expectancy | 300 000 HP |
| Exact capacity | 4663 cm³ |
| Power system | CGI direct injection. |
| Engine power | 435 - 455 HP |
| Torque | 700 nm |
| Engine block | aluminum V8 |
| Block head | aluminum 32v |
| Cylinder diameter | 92.9 mm |
| Piston stroke. | 86 mm |
| Compression ratio | 10.5 |
| Engine features | Bi-Turbo |
| Hydraulic compensator. | tak |
| Timing drive | chain |
| Timing phase adjuster | on intake and exhaust. |
| Turbocharging | two Garrett MGT1752SM |
| What oils to use | 8.5 liters 0W-40 |
| Fuel type | 98 |
| Environmental class | EURO 5/6 |
| Approximate life expectancy | 300 000 HP |
| City | 12.5 litry |
| Route | 6.9 litry |
| Mixed | 9.0 litry |
The weight of the M278 engine according to the catalog is 220 kg. The M278 engine number is located at the junction of the block with the gearbox. Due to the design feature, the chain tensioners of the timing mechanism quickly fail. If you ignore the knocking, the entire timing mechanism will have to be replaced along with the phase regulators. The oil pump has low reliability, which leads to scuffing and overhaul. The aluminum-silicon coating of the cylinder walls cannot tolerate detonation, and the engine is prone to it. Piezoceramic injectors are sensitive to overheating and rarely last even up to 100,000 km.
| CL-Class C216 | 2010 - 2014 |
| CL-Class C217 | 2014 - 2017 |
| CLS-Class W218 | 2011 - 2018 |
| E-Class W212 | 2011 - 2016 |
| ML-Class W166 | 2012 - 2015 |
| GLE-Class W166 | 2015 - 2018 |
| GL-Class X166 | 2012 - 2015 |
| GLS-Class X166 | 2015 - 2019 |
| S-Class W221 | 2011 - 2013 |
| S-Class W222 | 2013 - 2017 |
| SL-Class R231 | 2012 - 2020 |
Mercedes M254 engines with capacities of 1.5 and 2.0 liters were introduced for the first time in 2020 and are characterized by plasma-sprayed iron with a Nanoslide coating and an integrated starter-generator (ISG). Currently, these power units are only installed in the fifth generation of the popular C-Class model. R4 series: M166, M260, M264, M266, M270, M271, M274, and M282.
The family of inline six-cylinder engines, Mercedes M103, was produced from 1985 to 1993 and was installed in many models of the company, such as W201, W124, and luxury roadsters R107. There were two different versions of the engine: E26 with a capacity of 2.6 liters and E30 with a capacity of 3.0 liters. The inline six-cylinder engine lineup also includes units: M104 and M256.
The V6 engine series with a displacement of 3.0 and 3.5 liters, the Mercedes M276, was introduced in 2010 and has since been installed in most of the company's modern models, such as the W205 and W222. There are three variants of this engine: naturally aspirated and two with turbocharging. The V6 engine line also includes the engines: M112 and M272.
The V8 engine series Mercedes M113 with a capacity of 4.3 and 5.0 liters was produced from 1997 to 2008 and installed in the largest and most expensive cars of the company, such as models W211, W219, W220, and W251. There was also a more powerful version of the engine with a capacity of 5.4 liters for AMG models. The V8 engine lineup also includes: M119, M157, M273, and M278.
The 2.0-liter, 8-valve Volkswagen BMM 2.0 TDI engine was produced from 2004 to 2010 and installed in many models of the group with a transverse drive system. This diesel engine is known for its temperamental piezoelectric injectors. The following engines belong to the EA188-2.0 line: BKD, BKP, BMP, BMR, BPW, BRE, and BRT.
The 2.0-liter Nissan KR20DDET or 2.0 VC-Turbo engine has been produced in Japan since 2017 and is installed in the Altima sedans, but it is most well-known for the Infiniti QX50, QX55, and QX60 crossovers. This powertrain stands out due to the presence of the proprietary compression ratio control system. The KR family also includes the KR15DDT engine.