M256 vs M112/M113

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
M112/M113 BEST 92/100
+12 points over M256
0 / 100
BUY M256 Mercedes-Benz
0 / 100
BEST M112/M113 Mercedes-Benz

Specifications

M256
M112/M113
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Mercedes-Benz
Verdict
BUY
BEST
Reliability
80
92
Years
2017--present
1997--2006
Displacement
2999 cc
3199 cc
Layout
I6
V6
Type
Petrol Turbo
Petrol Na
Power
367--435 hp
218--306 hp
Known Issues
2
3
Total Risk Cost
€1,200--€4,000
€950--€2,850

Character

M256

"MB returns to I6. EQ Boost. Smooth, powerful. Still proving itself."

M112/M113

"Last simple MB V6/V8. Over-engineered. Cheap to maintain. 250k+ km."

Issues Comparison

M256 2

● MODERATE
48V ISG starter-generator complexity €600--€2,500 60,000 km--120,000 km
○ MINOR
Timing chain (early data building) €600--€1,500 100,000 km--160,000 km

M112/M113 3

● MODERATE
Air suspension / Airmatic failure (S/ML models) €600--€2,000 100,000 km--180,000 km
○ MINOR
Spark plugs + ignition coils (V6/V8) €200--€500 80,000 km--150,000 km
○ MINOR
Coolant system: thermostat + expansion tank €150--€350 100,000 km--180,000 km

Models

M256 14

E-Class W213 2019--2023 GLE W167 2019--present AMG GT X290 2019--2023 AMG GT X290 2019--2023 GLE W167 2019--present E-Class W214 2024--present S-Class W223 2021--present E-Class W214 2024--present GLE W167 2019--present G-Class W463 2nd 2024--present E-Class W213 2018--2023 S-Class W223 2020--present GLE 450 V167 2019--2024 SUV S 450 W222 2017--2020 Sedan

M112/M113 23

E-Class W210 1997--2002 E-Class W211 2002--2005 C-Class W203 2001--2005 C-Class W202 1997--2000 E-Class W210 1996--2002 S-Class W220 1998--2005 E-Class W210 1996--2002 S-Class W220 1998--2005 CLK W209 2002--2005 C-Class W203 2001--2005 E-Class W210 1997--2002 S-Class W220 1998--2005 S-Class W220 1998--2005 E-Class W211 2002--2006 CLK W209 2002--2006 SL R230 2001--2006 G-Class W463 2008--2018 E-Class W210 1997--2002 C-Class W203 2004--2007 E-Class W211 2003--2006 SL R230 2002--2008 ML 320 W163 1997--2005 SUV ML 350 W163 2003--2005 SUV
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