M282 vs M112/M113

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
M112/M113 BEST 92/100
+24 points over M282
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE M282 Mercedes-Benz
0 / 100
BEST M112/M113 Mercedes-Benz

Specifications

M282
M112/M113
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Mercedes-Benz
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BEST
Reliability
68
92
Years
2018--present
1997--2006
Displacement
1332 cc
3199 cc
Layout
I4
V6
Type
Petrol Turbo
Petrol Na
Power
136--163 hp
218--306 hp
Known Issues
5
3
Total Risk Cost
€1,750--€4,600
€950--€2,850

Character

M282

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

M112/M113

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

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

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

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

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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