OM651 (late) vs M112/M113

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
M112/M113 BEST 92/100
+20 points over OM651 (late)
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE OM651 (late) Mercedes-Benz
0 / 100
BEST M112/M113 Mercedes-Benz

Specifications

OM651 (late)
M112/M113
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Mercedes-Benz
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
BEST
Reliability
72
92
Years
2014--2020
1997--2006
Displacement
2143 cc
3199 cc
Layout
I4
V6
Type
Diesel
Petrol Na
Power
136--204 hp
218--306 hp
Known Issues
2
3
Total Risk Cost
€800--€2,200
€950--€2,850

Character

OM651 (late)

"Post-2014: updated injectors + pump. Much improved. Highway excellent."

M112/M113

"Last simple MB V6/V8. Over-engineered. Cheap to maintain. 250k+ km."

Issues Comparison

OM651 (late) 2

▲ HIGH
DPF blockage — city driving concern €500--€1,500 60,000 km--120,000 km
● MODERATE
EGR valve fouling (post-2014) €300--€700 80,000 km--150,000 km

M112/M113 3

● MODERATE
Air suspension / Airmatic failure (S/ML models) €600--€2,000 100,000 km--180,000 km
○ MINOR
Spark plugs + ignition coils (V6/V8) €200--€500 80,000 km--150,000 km
○ MINOR
Coolant system: thermostat + expansion tank €150--€350 100,000 km--180,000 km

Models

OM651 (late) 10

A 180d W176 2014--2018 Hatchback B 180d W246 2014--2018 MPV C 200d W205 2014--2018 Sedan C 220d W205 2014--2018 Sedan C 220d Wagon S205 2014--2021 Wagon E 200d W212 2009--2016 Sedan E 220d W212 2009--2016 Sedan GLA 200d X156 2013--2020 SUV GLC 220d X253 2015--2022 SUV GLC 250d Coupe C253 2016--2019 SUV

M112/M113 23

E-Class W210 1997--2002 E-Class W211 2002--2005 C-Class W203 2001--2005 C-Class W202 1997--2000 E-Class W210 1996--2002 S-Class W220 1998--2005 E-Class W210 1996--2002 S-Class W220 1998--2005 CLK W209 2002--2005 C-Class W203 2001--2005 E-Class W210 1997--2002 S-Class W220 1998--2005 S-Class W220 1998--2005 E-Class W211 2002--2006 CLK W209 2002--2006 SL R230 2001--2006 G-Class W463 2008--2018 E-Class W210 1997--2002 C-Class W203 2004--2007 E-Class W211 2003--2006 SL R230 2002--2008 ML 320 W163 1997--2005 SUV ML 350 W163 2003--2005 SUV
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