OM613 vs M104

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
M104 BEST 85/100
+17 points over OM613
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE OM613 Mercedes-Benz
0 / 100
BEST M104 Mercedes-Benz

Specifications

OM613
M104
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Mercedes-Benz
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BEST
Reliability
68
85
Years
1999--2005
1990--1997
Displacement
3222 cc
3199 cc
Layout
I6
I6
Type
Diesel
Petrol Na
Power
197 hp
193--231 hp
Known Issues
1
1
Total Risk Cost
€800--€2,500
€500--€2,000

Character

OM613

"W210/W211 E320 CDI. Inline-6 diesel. Same 'black death' injector seal concern as OM611/612. Expensive injectors. Turbo actuator. Glow plug failures. Strong engine, expensive parts."

M104

"W124/R129/W140 inline-6. One of Mercedes' most reliable engines. Bulletproof bottom end. Wiring harness biodegrades (uses soy-based insulation). Head gasket solid. 400k+ km possible."

Issues Comparison

OM613 1

▲ HIGH
Injector failure (expensive I6) €800--€2,500 100,000 km--200,000 km

M104 1

▲ HIGH
Wiring harness biodegradation €500--€2,000 100,000 km--200,000 km
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