M264 vs OM648

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
OM648 BEST 90/100
+12 points over M264
0 / 100
BUY M264 Mercedes-Benz
0 / 100
BEST OM648 Mercedes-Benz

Specifications

M264
OM648
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Mercedes-Benz
Verdict
BUY
BEST
Reliability
78
90
Years
2017--present
2002--2006
Displacement
1991 cc
3222 cc
Layout
I4
I6
Type
Petrol Turbo
Diesel
Power
184--258 hp
204 hp
Known Issues
2
2
Total Risk Cost
€750--€2,500
€450--€1,100

Character

M264

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

OM648

"Modern OM606 successor. Excellent highway cruiser. Strong torque."

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

OM648 2

● MODERATE
EGR valve fouling (city use) €300--€700 80,000 km--160,000 km
○ MINOR
Glow plugs + injector seals €150--€400 80,000 km--160,000 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

OM648 6

E-Class W210 1999--2002 C-Class W203 2001--2005 E-Class W210 1999--2002 S-Class W220 1999--2002 S-Class W220 2002--2005 E 320 CDI W211 2002--2009 Sedan
Full M264 Report Full OM648 Report