M282 vs M104

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
M104 BEST 85/100
+17 points over M282
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE M282 Mercedes-Benz
0 / 100
BEST M104 Mercedes-Benz

Specifications

M282
M104
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Mercedes-Benz
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BEST
Reliability
68
85
Years
2018--present
1990--1997
Displacement
1332 cc
3199 cc
Layout
I4
I6
Type
Petrol Turbo
Petrol Na
Power
136--163 hp
193--231 hp
Known Issues
5
1
Total Risk Cost
€1,750--€4,600
€500--€2,000

Character

M282

"Renault HR13 in a Mercedes suit. Adequate city power, surprisingly refined. Reliable so far."

M104

"W124/R129/W140 inline-6. One of Mercedes' most reliable engines. Bulletproof bottom end. Wiring harness biodegrades (uses soy-based insulation). Head gasket solid. 400k+ km possible."

Issues Comparison

M282 5

● MODERATE
Direct injector fouling / carbon €400--€1,200 60,000 km--120,000 km
● MODERATE
Thermostat failure (electronic) €250--€500 60,000 km--130,000 km
● MODERATE
Turbo wastegate actuator wear €300--€800 80,000 km--150,000 km
● MODERATE
Timing chain stretch (long-term) €800--€2,000 120,000 km--200,000 km
○ MINOR
Moderate oil consumption €0--€100 40,000 km--100,000 km

M104 1

▲ HIGH
Wiring harness biodegradation €500--€2,000 100,000 km--200,000 km

Models

M282 8

A 180 W177 2018--2024 Hatchback A 200 W177 2018--2024 Hatchback B 180 W247 2018--2024 MPV B 200 W247 2018--2024 MPV CLA 180 C118 2019--2024 Coupe CLA 200 C118 2019--2024 Coupe GLA 180 H247 2020--2024 SUV GLA 200 H247 2020--2024 SUV

M104 0

No models listed.

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