M282 vs OM606

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
OM606 BEST 96/100
+28 points over M282
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE M282 Mercedes-Benz
0 / 100
BEST OM606 Mercedes-Benz

Specifications

M282
OM606
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Mercedes-Benz
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BEST
Reliability
68
96
Years
2018--present
1993--2001
Displacement
1332 cc
2996 cc
Layout
I4
I6
Type
Petrol Turbo
Diesel
Power
136--163 hp
134--174 hp
Known Issues
5
2
Total Risk Cost
€1,750--€4,600
€280--€700

Character

M282

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

OM606

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

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

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

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

OM606 2

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