M271 vs M112/M113

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
M112/M113 BEST 92/100
+57 points over M271
0 / 100
AVOID M271 Mercedes-Benz
0 / 100
BEST M112/M113 Mercedes-Benz

Specifications

M271
M112/M113
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Mercedes-Benz
Verdict
AVOID
BEST
Reliability
35
92
Years
2002--2014
1997--2006
Displacement
1796 cc
3199 cc
Layout
I4
V6
Type
Petrol Supercharged
Petrol Na
Power
184--204 hp
218--306 hp
Known Issues
3
3
Total Risk Cost
€2,300--€5,500
€950--€2,850

Character

M271

"Single-row timing chain stretches causing catastrophic failure. Avoid."

M112/M113

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

Issues Comparison

M271 3

◆ CRITICAL
Single-row timing chain stretch — catastrophic €1,500--€3,500 60,000 km--150,000 km
▲ HIGH
Supercharger clutch / belt failure €600--€1,500 80,000 km--150,000 km
● MODERATE
Valve cover gasket oil leak €200--€500 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

M271 15

C-Class W202 1993--2000 E-Class W210 1995--2002 C-Class W202 1994--2000 C-Class W202 1996--2000 C-Class W204 2009--2014 E-Class W212 2009--2013 C-Class W204 2007--2014 C-Class W204 2007--2014 SLK R172 2011--2020 E-Class W211 2002--2009 SLK R171 2004--2011 C-Class W203 2002--2007 C-Class W203 2002--2007 CLK W209 2002--2009 CLK 200 Kompressor C209 2002--2009 Coupe

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 M271 Report Full M112/M113 Report