M274 vs M112/M113

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
M112/M113 BEST 92/100
+20 points over M274
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE M274 Mercedes-Benz
0 / 100
BEST M112/M113 Mercedes-Benz

Specifications

M274
M112/M113
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Mercedes-Benz
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BEST
Reliability
72
92
Years
2012--2019
1997--2006
Displacement
1991 cc
3199 cc
Layout
I4
V6
Type
Petrol Turbo
Petrol Na
Power
184--211 hp
218--306 hp
Known Issues
3
3
Total Risk Cost
€2,150--€5,400
€950--€2,850

Character

M274

"Improved over M271. Dual-row chain. Thermostat main issue. Reliable with care."

M112/M113

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

Issues Comparison

M274 3

▲ HIGH
Oil consumption — piston ring design (early units) €1,500--€4,000 60,000 km--120,000 km
● MODERATE
Thermostat failure €250--€500 60,000 km--130,000 km
● MODERATE
Camshaft adjuster / actuator noise €400--€900 80,000 km--160,000 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

M274 12

C-Class W205 2014--2018 E-Class W212 2013--2016 GLK X204 2012--2015 GLC X253 2015--2019 E-Class W212 2013--2016 GLC X253 2015--2019 C-Class W205 2014--2018 E-Class W213 2016--2020 E-Class W213 2016--2020 C-Class W205 2014--2018 C 200 Wagon S205 2014--2021 Wagon GLC 200 Coupe C253 2016--2023 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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