M119 vs OM606

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
OM606 BEST 96/100
+24 points over M119
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE M119 Mercedes-Benz
0 / 100
BEST OM606 Mercedes-Benz

Specifications

M119
OM606
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Mercedes-Benz
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BEST
Reliability
72
96
Years
1989--1998
1993--2001
Displacement
4973 cc
2996 cc
Layout
V8
I6
Type
Petrol Na
Diesel
Power
326--381 hp
134--174 hp
Known Issues
1
2
Total Risk Cost
€500--€2,000
€280--€700

Character

M119

"W124 500E/E500, R129 SL500, W140 S500 V8. DOHC 32V. Wiring harness issue (biodegradable). Ignition system needs attention at high mileage. Strong engine, expensive to maintain."

OM606

"Legendary. 500k+ miles documented. Tunable to 500hp. One of most reliable engines ever."

Issues Comparison

M119 1

▲ HIGH
Wiring harness biodegradation €500--€2,000 80,000 km--150,000 km

OM606 2

○ MINOR
Glow plug failure (only meaningful issue) €80--€200 80,000 km--∞
○ MINOR
Injection pump seal wear (age-related) €200--€500 200,000 km--∞

Models

M119 0

No models listed.

OM606 2

300D W124 1993--1997 Sedan E 300D W210 1995--2003 Sedan
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