OM613 vs OM654
Side-by-side reliability comparison
Higher reliability score
OM654
BEST
85/100
+17 points over OM613
0
/ 100
ACCEPTABLE
OM613
Mercedes-Benz
0
/ 100
BEST
OM654
Mercedes-Benz
Specifications
OM613
OM654
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Mercedes-Benz
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BEST
Reliability
68
85
Years
1999--2005
2016--present
Displacement
3222 cc
1950 cc
Layout
I6
I4
Type
Diesel
Diesel
Power
197 hp
150--245 hp
Known Issues
1
2
Total Risk Cost
€800--€2,500
€500--€1,500
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."
OM654
"Best modern MB diesel. Aluminium block, low friction. Long-distance champion."
Issues Comparison
OM613 1
▲ HIGH
Injector failure (expensive I6)
OM654 2
○ MINOR
DPF — better than older MB diesels but still diesel
○ MINOR
Minor EGR fouling (best-in-class but not immune)
Models
OM613 0
No models listed.
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