OM613 vs OM648

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
OM648 BEST 90/100
+22 points over OM613
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE OM613 Mercedes-Benz
0 / 100
BEST OM648 Mercedes-Benz

Specifications

OM613
OM648
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Mercedes-Benz
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BEST
Reliability
68
90
Years
1999--2005
2002--2006
Displacement
3222 cc
3222 cc
Layout
I6
I6
Type
Diesel
Diesel
Power
197 hp
204 hp
Known Issues
1
2
Total Risk Cost
€800--€2,500
€450--€1,100

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."

OM648

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

Issues Comparison

OM613 1

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

OM613 0

No models listed.

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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