Mercedes-Benz M156 engine
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The M156 is the first automobile
M156
The M156 displaces 6,208 cc (6.2 L; 378.8 cu in) and shares very little with other Mercedes-Benz engine families like the
Although this engine displaces 6.2 litres, it is marketed as the "6.3" to commemorate Mercedes' famed 6.3 L M100 engine, its first production V8.
The engine uses a bore and stroke of 102.2 mm × 94.6 mm (4.02 in × 3.72 in). When introduced in the 2007 CLK 63 AMG, output was 475 hp (482 PS; 354 kW) at 6,800 rpm with 630 N⋅m (465 lb⋅ft) of torque at 5,200 rpm. For the 2007 CLS 63 and E 63, output was 507 hp (514 PS; 378 kW) at 6,800 rpm with 630 N⋅m (465 lb⋅ft) of torque at 5,200 rpm. The 2007 ML 63 had 503 hp (510 PS; 375 kW), and the 2008 C 63 had 451 hp (457 PS; 336 kW). The final 2013–2015 C 63 AMG Edition 507 had 500 hp (507 PS; 373 kW).
The engine, however, has been uprated to produce 518 hp (525 PS; 386 kW) and 465 lb⋅ft (630 N⋅m) of torque in the late S 63, E 63, SL 63 & CL 63 models [1].
Applications:
- 2006–2011 E 63 AMG
- 2006–2011 ML 63 AMG
- 2007 R 63 AMG
- 2006–2011 S 63 AMG
- 2006–2011 CL 63 AMG
- 2006–2010 CLK 63 AMG
- 2006–2010 CLS 63 AMG
- 2007–2015 C 63 AMG
- 2008–2011 SL 63 AMG
- 2013 Lucra LC470 R
M156 lawsuit
In 2011, a class action lawsuit was filed in United States District Court in New Jersey against Daimler AG, Mercedes-Benz, Mercedes-AMG for alleged defects in the M156 engine contained in AMG vehicles built in 2007–2011
The lawsuit lasted approximately 14-months. In November, 2012, litigation came to a halt when the New Jersey District Court dismissed the plaintiffs’ first amended complaint for lack of standing. The plaintiffs were given the opportunity to further amend their complaint to show that they had standing to sue, but plaintiffs made no further filings with the Court. On January 7, 2013, the Court signed an order closing the case.[2]
M156 common issues
Some of the main issues that linger in all M156 models consist of failure of the crankcase breather valve[citation needed]. The most common issue with the breather valve is that the diaphragm on the valve deteriorates over time. Another issue with the breather valve is that the hose from the crankcase to the valve also deteriorates and starts to crack. These issues can cause excess oil burning, heavy smoke from tail pipes and misfires. Other common issues are premature wear of engine lifters and camshafts as well as cam shaft adjusters. Common signs of this is a ticking noise at cold start of the vehicle. Other common issues consist of intake manifold failure, head bolt issues in models from 07 to 11 and drive belt pulleys.
M159
The M159 is a version used in
Engine code | Years | Power output | Torque | Redline |
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M159 | 2010-2012 | 571 PS (420 kW; 563 hp) at 6,800 rpm | 650 N⋅m (479 lb⋅ft) at 4,750 rpm | 7,250 rpm |
M159 | 2013-2015 | 591 PS (435 kW; 583 hp) at 6,800 rpm | 650 N⋅m (479 lb⋅ft) at 4,750 rpm | 7,250 rpm |
M159 | 2013-2014 | 631 PS (464 kW; 622 hp) at 7,400 rpm | 635 N⋅m (468 lb⋅ft) at 5,000 rpm | 8,000 rpm |
See also
References
- ^ Class action lawsuit to be filed against Mercedes alleges AMG V8 defects
- ^ Regar, Jacob. "Update: Mercedes Benz AMG Class Action for the M156 V8 Engine". jacobregarlaw.com/Blog. Jacob Regar Law. Retrieved 16 February 2013.
- ^ "Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG: fascination and high tech: The new 'Gullwing' from Mercedes-Benz". Archived from the original on 2016-01-13. Retrieved 2009-09-10.
General
- "New AMG 6.3 Liter V8 Engine -In Detail". GermanCarFans. Retrieved January 16, 2006.