Most reliable engine for the W204?
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Most reliable engine for the W204?
Hi all, I'm looking to buy a manual W204 C-Class estate, something like the C220 AMG. Which engine is the most reliable in this model? I would prefer petrol due to my current driving style (12,000 miles per year, 80% city, 20% highway) but will consider diesel if it's more reliable. I don't care about power or anything - just must be reliable & come in manual.
Many thanks!
Many thanks!
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2010 C300 4MATIC........ 2011 C63 AMG.............. 2015 CLS400 4MATIC.....
Wrong, amg is more reliable than 4 cylinder petrol m271 (no offense)
The 3.0/3.5 V6 petrol are very reliable. Some of the diesels are hit or miss. C320 is a good choice for diesel.
The 3.0/3.5 V6 petrol are very reliable. Some of the diesels are hit or miss. C320 is a good choice for diesel.
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I'm really sorry about the confusion, the C220 I linked isn't an actual AMG, it's just the trim level. That particular one has a bog standard 2.1 CDI engine.
The actual C63 AMG and C350 are way out of my budget, and I don't believe any of those come in manual anyway. I'm trying to figure out which of the below engines are the most reliable:
1.6 or 1.8 L M271 supercharged Kompressor I4
1.6 or 1.8 L M271 turbocharged CGI I4
2.1 L OM646 I4
2.1 L OM651 I4
Many thanks for advice!
The actual C63 AMG and C350 are way out of my budget, and I don't believe any of those come in manual anyway. I'm trying to figure out which of the below engines are the most reliable:
1.6 or 1.8 L M271 supercharged Kompressor I4
1.6 or 1.8 L M271 turbocharged CGI I4
2.1 L OM646 I4
2.1 L OM651 I4
Many thanks for advice!
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The OM646 by far. No DPF on the 2007-2008 car, dual cam chain, but not sure about you finding a manual.
The later M274 1,6 turbo petrol engine will be better than the M271. From about 2011 or so.
The later M274 1,6 turbo petrol engine will be better than the M271. From about 2011 or so.
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So something like this is what I need to be looking for?
Thank you so much for your help!
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Most reliable engine: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mercedes-Benz_M272_engine
The M272 is your best bet.
The M272 is your best bet.
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W204 C220CDI 2011
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Most of us are from North America and do not get the low displacement/diesel variants. I would check on mbclubuk I believe is the site in addition to this one.
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There are water pump issues and some early injectors were bad. The odd report of timing chain issues.
In reality its a bit of a lottery. Check the service history and have a good listen when it's cold.
https://forums.mercedesclub.org.uk/i...engine.127811/
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Thanks to everyone for advice! Will definitely check out mbclub.co.uk and mercedesclub.org.uk and see. All this is really putting me off a Mercedes-Benz, unless I find a perfect W204 with the OM646....
Cheers!
Cheers!
