M279 vs OM648

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
OM648 BEST 90/100
+35 points over M279
0 / 100
CAUTION M279 Mercedes-Benz
0 / 100
BEST OM648 Mercedes-Benz

Specifications

M279
OM648
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Mercedes-Benz
Verdict
CAUTION
BEST
Reliability
55
90
Years
2013--2020
2002--2006
Displacement
5980 cc
3222 cc
Layout
V12
I6
Type
Petrol Turbo
Diesel
Power
530--630 hp
204 hp
Known Issues
2
2
Total Risk Cost
€4,000--€15,000
€450--€1,100

Character

M279

"S65/SL65/G65 AMG. Twin-turbo V12. Turbo failure. ABC suspension fluid leaks contaminate engine bay. Timing chain. Catastrophically expensive to repair. Ultimate AMG but specialist only."

OM648

"Modern OM606 successor. Excellent highway cruiser. Strong torque."

Issues Comparison

M279 2

◆ CRITICAL
Turbo failure €3,000--€10,000 60,000 km--120,000 km
▲ HIGH
ABC suspension fluid contamination €1,000--€5,000 40,000 km--100,000 km

OM648 2

● MODERATE
EGR valve fouling (city use) €300--€700 80,000 km--160,000 km
○ MINOR
Glow plugs + injector seals €150--€400 80,000 km--160,000 km

Models

M279 1

S-Class W222 2014--2020

OM648 6

E-Class W210 1999--2002 C-Class W203 2001--2005 E-Class W210 1999--2002 S-Class W220 1999--2002 S-Class W220 2002--2005 E 320 CDI W211 2002--2009 Sedan
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