M264 vs M112/M113

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
M112/M113 BEST 92/100
+14 points over M264
0 / 100
BUY M264 Mercedes-Benz
0 / 100
BEST M112/M113 Mercedes-Benz

Specifications

M264
M112/M113
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Mercedes-Benz
Verdict
BUY
BEST
Reliability
78
92
Years
2017--present
1997--2006
Displacement
1991 cc
3199 cc
Layout
I4
V6
Type
Petrol Turbo
Petrol Na
Power
184--258 hp
218--306 hp
Known Issues
2
3
Total Risk Cost
€750--€2,500
€950--€2,850

Character

M264

"M274 evolution with 48V mild hybrid. More refined, fewer known issues."

M112/M113

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

Issues Comparison

M264 2

● MODERATE
Thermostat failure (inherited from M274) €250--€500 60,000 km--130,000 km
● MODERATE
EQ Boost 48V mild hybrid system complexity €500--€2,000 80,000 km--150,000 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

M264 12

E-Class W214 2024--present C-Class W206 2021--present GLC X254 2022--present E-Class W214 2024--present E-Class W213 2019--2023 C-Class W205 2018--2021 GLC X253 2019--2022 E-Class W213 2020--2023 C-Class W205 2018--2021 C-Class W205 2018--2021 A 250 W177 2018--2024 Hatchback E 200 Wagon S213 2016--2024 Wagon

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
Full M264 Report Full M112/M113 Report