M266 vs M112/M113

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
M112/M113 BEST 92/100
+30 points over M266
0 / 100
CAUTION M266 Mercedes-Benz
0 / 100
BEST M112/M113 Mercedes-Benz

Specifications

M266
M112/M113
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Mercedes-Benz
Verdict
CAUTION
BEST
Reliability
62
92
Years
2005--2011
1997--2006
Displacement
2034 cc
3199 cc
Layout
I4
V6
Type
Petrol Na
Petrol Na
Power
116--193 hp
218--306 hp
Known Issues
1
3
Total Risk Cost
€800--€2,000
€950--€2,850

Character

M266

"W245 B-Class. Inclined engine (at 57°). Unusual design. Balance shaft chain can break. Oil leaks. CVT gearbox issues (not engine). Turbo version (B200T) more troublesome."

M112/M113

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

Issues Comparison

M266 1

▲ HIGH
Balance shaft chain failure €800--€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

M266 2

A-Class W169 2004--2012 A-Class W169 2005--2012

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 M266 Report Full M112/M113 Report