OM613 vs OM606

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
OM606 BEST 96/100
+28 points over OM613
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE OM613 Mercedes-Benz
0 / 100
BEST OM606 Mercedes-Benz

Specifications

OM613
OM606
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Mercedes-Benz
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BEST
Reliability
68
96
Years
1999--2005
1993--2001
Displacement
3222 cc
2996 cc
Layout
I6
I6
Type
Diesel
Diesel
Power
197 hp
134--174 hp
Known Issues
1
2
Total Risk Cost
€800--€2,500
€280--€700

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."

OM606

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

Issues Comparison

OM613 1

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

OM613 0

No models listed.

OM606 2

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