M282 vs OM654
Side-by-side reliability comparison
Higher reliability score
OM654
BEST
85/100
+17 points over M282
0
/ 100
ACCEPTABLE
M282
Mercedes-Benz
0
/ 100
BEST
OM654
Mercedes-Benz
Specifications
M282
OM654
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Mercedes-Benz
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BEST
Reliability
68
85
Years
2018--present
2016--present
Displacement
1332 cc
1950 cc
Layout
I4
I4
Type
Petrol Turbo
Diesel
Power
136--163 hp
150--245 hp
Known Issues
5
2
Total Risk Cost
€1,750--€4,600
€500--€1,500
Character
M282
"Renault HR13 in a Mercedes suit. Adequate city power, surprisingly refined. Reliable so far."
OM654
"Best modern MB diesel. Aluminium block, low friction. Long-distance champion."
Issues Comparison
M282 5
● MODERATE
Direct injector fouling / carbon
● MODERATE
Thermostat failure (electronic)
● MODERATE
Turbo wastegate actuator wear
● MODERATE
Timing chain stretch (long-term)
○ MINOR
Moderate oil consumption
OM654 2
○ MINOR
DPF — better than older MB diesels but still diesel
○ MINOR
Minor EGR fouling (best-in-class but not immune)
Models
OM654 47
B-Class
A-Class
GLA
A-Class
C-Class
C-Class
GLC
E-Class
GLC
E-Class
GLE
E-Class
C-Class
C-Class
GLC
GLC
E-Class
C-Class
E-Class
GLC
C-Class
C-Class
GLC
E-Class
CLA
A-Class
CLA
B-Class
GLA
GLA
A-Class
E-Class
S-Class
GLE
E-Class
G-Class
E-Class
G-Class
G-Class
S-Class
S-Class
S-Class
GLE
S-Class
C 220d Wagon
E 220d Wagon
GLC 220d Coupe