M270 vs M112/M113

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
M112/M113 BEST 92/100
+22 points over M270
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE M270 Mercedes-Benz
0 / 100
BEST M112/M113 Mercedes-Benz

Specifications

M270
M112/M113
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Mercedes-Benz
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BEST
Reliability
70
92
Years
2012--2018
1997--2006
Displacement
1595 cc
3199 cc
Layout
I4
V6
Type
Petrol Turbo
Petrol Na
Power
122--218 hp
218--306 hp
Known Issues
3
3
Total Risk Cost
€1,400--€3,100
€950--€2,850

Character

M270

"Transverse M274. Solid compact MB. Chain lifespan ~130k km."

M112/M113

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

Issues Comparison

M270 3

● MODERATE
Camshaft actuator / solenoid noise €300--€700 80,000 km--150,000 km
● MODERATE
Timing chain stretch at ~130k km €800--€1,800 100,000 km--160,000 km
○ MINOR
Intake carbon buildup (DI) €300--€600 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

M270 28

GLC X254 2022--present C-Class W206 2021--present C-Class W206 2021--present CLA C118 2019--present A-Class W177 2019--2025 A-Class W177 2018--2025 CLA C118 2019--present GLA H247 2020--present GLA H247 2020--present B-Class W246 2011--2018 CLA C117 2013--2019 CLA C117 2013--2019 GLA X156 2014--2020 A-Class W176 2012--2018 GLA X156 2014--2020 A-Class W176 2016--2018 B-Class W246 2011--2018 A-Class W176 2012--2018 A-Class W176 2012--2018 CLA C117 2013--2019 GLA X156 2014--2020 GLA H247 2020--present B-Class W247 2019--2023 CLA C118 2019--present A-Class W177 2018--2025 A-Class W177 2018--2025 CLA C118 2019--present B-Class W247 2019--2023

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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