M264 vs OM606

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
OM606 BEST 96/100
+18 points over M264
0 / 100
BUY M264 Mercedes-Benz
0 / 100
BEST OM606 Mercedes-Benz

Specifications

M264
OM606
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Mercedes-Benz
Verdict
BUY
BEST
Reliability
78
96
Years
2017--present
1993--2001
Displacement
1991 cc
2996 cc
Layout
I4
I6
Type
Petrol Turbo
Diesel
Power
184--258 hp
134--174 hp
Known Issues
2
2
Total Risk Cost
€750--€2,500
€280--€700

Character

M264

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

OM606

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

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

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

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

OM606 2

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