M272 vs OM654

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
OM654 BEST 85/100
+35 points over M272
0 / 100
CAUTION M272 Mercedes-Benz
0 / 100
BEST OM654 Mercedes-Benz

Specifications

M272
OM654
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Mercedes-Benz
Verdict
CAUTION
BEST
Reliability
50
85
Years
2004--2012
2016--present
Displacement
3498 cc
1950 cc
Layout
V6
I4
Type
Petrol Na
Diesel
Power
231--292 hp
150--245 hp
Known Issues
3
2
Total Risk Cost
€2,150--€5,500
€500--€1,500

Character

M272

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

OM654

"Best modern MB diesel. Aluminium block, low friction. Long-distance champion."

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

OM654 2

○ MINOR
DPF — better than older MB diesels but still diesel €300--€1,000 80,000 km--150,000 km
○ MINOR
Minor EGR fouling (best-in-class but not immune) €200--€500 100,000 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

OM654 47

B-Class W246 2012--2018 A-Class W176 2012--2018 GLA X156 2014--2020 A-Class W176 2016--2018 C-Class W205 2017--2018 C-Class W205 2018--2021 GLC X253 2019--2022 E-Class W213 2016--2023 GLC X253 2019--2022 E-Class W213 2016--2023 GLE W167 2019--present E-Class W213 2018--2023 C-Class W205 2018--2021 C-Class W205 2018--2021 GLC X253 2019--2022 GLC X254 2022--present E-Class W214 2024--present C-Class W206 2021--present E-Class W214 2024--present GLC X254 2022--present C-Class W206 2021--present C-Class W206 2021--present GLC X254 2022--present E-Class W214 2024--present CLA C118 2019--present A-Class W177 2019--2025 CLA C118 2019--present B-Class W247 2019--2023 GLA H247 2020--present GLA H247 2020--present A-Class W177 2018--2025 E-Class W213 2018--2023 S-Class W222 2018--2020 GLE W167 2019--present E-Class W213 2018--2023 G-Class W463 2nd 2018--present E-Class W214 2024--present G-Class W463 2nd 2019--present G-Class W463 2nd 2024--present S-Class W222 2018--2020 S-Class W222 2017--2020 S-Class W223 2020--present GLE W167 2019--present S-Class W223 2020--present C 220d Wagon S205 2014--2021 Wagon E 220d Wagon S213 2016--2024 Wagon GLC 220d Coupe C253 2016--2023 SUV
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