M119 vs OM656

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
OM656 BUY 82/100
+10 points over M119
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE M119 Mercedes-Benz
0 / 100
BUY OM656 Mercedes-Benz

Specifications

M119
OM656
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Mercedes-Benz
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BUY
Reliability
72
82
Years
1989--1998
2017--present
Displacement
4973 cc
2999 cc
Layout
V8
I6
Type
Petrol Na
Diesel
Power
326--381 hp
243--330 hp
Known Issues
1
2
Total Risk Cost
€500--€2,000
€500--€2,000

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."

OM656

"Flagship modern MB diesel. Inline-6 smoothness returns. MHEV. GLE/GLS/S-Class. Excellent highway. Early data strong."

Issues Comparison

M119 1

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

OM656 2

● MODERATE
DPF + EGR — diesel city driving concern €400--€1,200 60,000 km--120,000 km
○ MINOR
AdBlue / SCR system consumption and faults €100--€800 30,000 km--∞

Models

M119 0

No models listed.

OM656 3

E 400d W213 2016--2024 Sedan GLE 350d W166 2015--2019 SUV S 350d W222 2013--2020 Sedan
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