M276 vs OM606

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
OM606 BEST 96/100
+18 points over M276
0 / 100
BUY M276 Mercedes-Benz
0 / 100
BEST OM606 Mercedes-Benz

Specifications

M276
OM606
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Mercedes-Benz
Verdict
BUY
BEST
Reliability
78
96
Years
2010--2019
1993--2001
Displacement
3498 cc
2996 cc
Layout
V6
I6
Type
Petrol Turbo
Diesel
Power
272--333 hp
134--174 hp
Known Issues
3
2
Total Risk Cost
€1,000--€2,400
€280--€700

Character

M276

"Refined M272 successor. Direct injection. 200k+ km with care."

OM606

"Legendary. 500k+ miles documented. Tunable to 500hp. One of most reliable engines ever."

Issues Comparison

M276 3

● MODERATE
Timing chain tensioner / camshaft adjuster €500--€1,200 100,000 km--170,000 km
○ MINOR
Spark plugs + ignition coils €300--€700 80,000 km--150,000 km
○ MINOR
Valve cover / cam cover oil leaks €200--€500 100,000 km--200,000 km

OM606 2

○ MINOR
Glow plug failure (only meaningful issue) €80--€200 80,000 km--∞
○ MINOR
Injection pump seal wear (age-related) €200--€500 200,000 km--∞

Models

M276 22

G-Class W463 2nd 2018--2024 SL R232 2022--present SL R232 2022--present S-Class W222 2017--2020 S-Class W223 2020--present SLK R172 2016--2020 GLE W166 2016--2019 GLC X253 2016--2019 GLC X253 2019--2022 C-Class W205 2018--2021 S-Class W222 2017--2020 C-Class W205 2016--2018 S-Class W222 2013--2017 SL R231 2012--2020 E-Class W212 2012--2016 GLK X204 2012--2015 E-Class W212 2013--2016 SLK R172 2011--2016 GLE W166 2015--2019 C-Class W204 2011--2014 E-Class W213 2017--2020 E-Class W212 2013--2016

OM606 2

300D W124 1993--1997 Sedan E 300D W210 1995--2003 Sedan
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