M272 vs M112/M113

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
M112/M113 BEST 92/100
+42 points over M272
0 / 100
CAUTION M272 Mercedes-Benz
0 / 100
BEST M112/M113 Mercedes-Benz

Specifications

M272
M112/M113
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Mercedes-Benz
Verdict
CAUTION
BEST
Reliability
50
92
Years
2004--2012
1997--2006
Displacement
3498 cc
3199 cc
Layout
V6
V6
Type
Petrol Na
Petrol Na
Power
231--292 hp
218--306 hp
Known Issues
3
3
Total Risk Cost
€2,150--€5,500
€950--€2,850

Character

M272

"Smooth V6. Early models: balance shaft defect (class-action). Post-2008: better."

M112/M113

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

Issues Comparison

M272 3

◆ CRITICAL
Balance shaft sprocket wear — class-action €1,500--€4,000 60,000 km--150,000 km
● MODERATE
Intake manifold swirl flaps failure €400--€900 80,000 km--150,000 km
○ MINOR
Spark plugs + ignition coils €250--€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

M272 13

C-Class W203 2005--2007 E-Class W211 2005--2009 SLK R171 2005--2008 CLK W209 2005--2009 CLK W209 2005--2009 C-Class W204 2007--2011 S-Class W221 2005--2013 E-Class W211 2005--2009 SLK R171 2004--2011 SL R230 2006--2011 CLK 350 C209 2005--2009 Coupe E 350 W212 2009--2016 Sedan ML 350 W164 2005--2011 SUV

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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