M282 vs OM656

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
OM656 BUY 82/100
+14 points over M282
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE M282 Mercedes-Benz
0 / 100
BUY OM656 Mercedes-Benz

Specifications

M282
OM656
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Mercedes-Benz
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BUY
Reliability
68
82
Years
2018--present
2017--present
Displacement
1332 cc
2999 cc
Layout
I4
I6
Type
Petrol Turbo
Diesel
Power
136--163 hp
243--330 hp
Known Issues
5
2
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."

OM656

"Flagship modern MB diesel. Inline-6 smoothness returns. MHEV. GLE/GLS/S-Class. Excellent highway. Early data strong."

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

OM656 2

● MODERATE
DPF + EGR — diesel city driving concern €400--€1,200 60,000 km--120,000 km
○ MINOR
AdBlue / SCR system consumption and faults €100--€800 30,000 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

OM656 3

E 400d W213 2016--2024 Sedan GLE 350d W166 2015--2019 SUV S 350d W222 2013--2020 Sedan
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