Hi all. Any experts or techs here with inside knowledge of the M254 engine? From what I can tell, the M254 is the third iteration of the recent (last 10 years) MB 4 cylinder family, with the first two iterations having catastrophic failures across model ranges.
Did the move from M274 to M264 resolve the piston issues? Hoping the evolution from M264 to M254 will resolve the cylinder head issues. Other than the mild-hybrid components on the M254, is the M254 just a M264, or were other changes (hopefully improvements) made in transition to M254?
Thanks!
- M274/270 had piston issues.
- M264/260 had cylinder head issues.
- M254 added mild hybrid/ISG items.
Did the move from M274 to M264 resolve the piston issues? Hoping the evolution from M264 to M254 will resolve the cylinder head issues. Other than the mild-hybrid components on the M254, is the M254 just a M264, or were other changes (hopefully improvements) made in transition to M254?
Thanks!
The M254 is more than just an M264 with a hybrid system. It's a significant redesign.
The move to M264 did largely resolve the M274's piston issues. The M254 then addressed the M264's head issues with a stronger, reinforced cylinder head design.
Key internal changes in the M254 include a new twin-scroll turbo, a different camshaft arrangement, and a fundamentally changed engine block. It's a much more robust engine than its predecessors.
The move to M264 did largely resolve the M274's piston issues. The M254 then addressed the M264's head issues with a stronger, reinforced cylinder head design.
Key internal changes in the M254 include a new twin-scroll turbo, a different camshaft arrangement, and a fundamentally changed engine block. It's a much more robust engine than its predecessors.
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The move to M264 did largely resolve the M274's piston issues. The M254 then addressed the M264's head issues with a stronger, reinforced cylinder head design.
Key internal changes in the M254 include a new twin-scroll turbo, a different camshaft arrangement, and a fundamentally changed engine block. It's a much more robust engine than its predecessors.
Thanks for the reply and info. It is so interesting the wording/language people use. Why is the M254 supposed to be part of the same engine family as the M274 and M264? With all of those changes, it's almost like a clean sheet design? I also read somewhere that the M254 is just an M256 with two less cylinders, and that the M256 is a new engine for MB. Hope these new M254 engines prove more reliable than 274 and 264!Originally Posted by Alexie
The M254 is more than just an M264 with a hybrid system. It's a significant redesign.The move to M264 did largely resolve the M274's piston issues. The M254 then addressed the M264's head issues with a stronger, reinforced cylinder head design.
Key internal changes in the M254 include a new twin-scroll turbo, a different camshaft arrangement, and a fundamentally changed engine block. It's a much more robust engine than its predecessors.
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The move to M264 did largely resolve the M274's piston issues. The M254 then addressed the M264's head issues with a stronger, reinforced cylinder head design.
Key internal changes in the M254 include a new twin-scroll turbo, a different camshaft arrangement, and a fundamentally changed engine block. It's a much more robust engine than its predecessors.
M264 did have cylinder head recalls as well as you know hoping M254 don't have anymore issues.Originally Posted by Alexie
The M254 is more than just an M264 with a hybrid system. It's a significant redesign.The move to M264 did largely resolve the M274's piston issues. The M254 then addressed the M264's head issues with a stronger, reinforced cylinder head design.
Key internal changes in the M254 include a new twin-scroll turbo, a different camshaft arrangement, and a fundamentally changed engine block. It's a much more robust engine than its predecessors.
