M282 vs OM648

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
OM648 BEST 90/100
+22 points over M282
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE M282 Mercedes-Benz
0 / 100
BEST OM648 Mercedes-Benz

Specifications

M282
OM648
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Mercedes-Benz
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BEST
Reliability
68
90
Years
2018--present
2002--2006
Displacement
1332 cc
3222 cc
Layout
I4
I6
Type
Petrol Turbo
Diesel
Power
136--163 hp
204 hp
Known Issues
5
2
Total Risk Cost
€1,750--€4,600
€450--€1,100

Character

M282

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

OM648

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

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

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

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

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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