M111 vs OM648

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
OM648 BEST 90/100
+14 points over M111
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE M111 Mercedes-Benz
0 / 100
BEST OM648 Mercedes-Benz

Specifications

M111
OM648
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Mercedes-Benz
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BEST
Reliability
76
90
Years
1992--2003
2002--2006
Displacement
2295 cc
3222 cc
Layout
I4
I6
Type
Petrol Na
Diesel
Power
122--193 hp
204 hp
Known Issues
2
2
Total Risk Cost
€1,000--€2,500
€450--€1,100

Character

M111

"W202/W210 4-cyl. Supercharged Kompressor versions. Simple, reliable. Head gasket is the main concern. Kompressor clutch can fail. Good parts availability."

OM648

"Modern OM606 successor. Excellent highway cruiser. Strong torque."

Issues Comparison

M111 2

▲ HIGH
Head gasket failure €600--€1,500 100,000 km--200,000 km
● MODERATE
Kompressor clutch/bearing failure €400--€1,000 80,000 km--150,000 km

OM648 2

● MODERATE
EGR valve fouling (city use) €300--€700 80,000 km--160,000 km
○ MINOR
Glow plugs + injector seals €150--€400 80,000 km--160,000 km

Models

M111 0

No models listed.

OM648 6

E-Class W210 1999--2002 C-Class W203 2001--2005 E-Class W210 1999--2002 S-Class W220 1999--2002 S-Class W220 2002--2005 E 320 CDI W211 2002--2009 Sedan
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