Mercedes-Benz M256 engine
The Mercedes-Benz M256 engine is a turbocharged straight-six engine produced since 2017, when it was first introduced on the W222 S450.[1] It replaces the previous M276 V6 engine,[2] and is Mercedes' first straight-six engine since the M104 engine.[3]
| Mercedes-Benz M256 | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz |
| Production | 2017–present |
| Layout | |
| Configuration | Straight-six engine |
| Displacement | 3.0 L (2,999 cc) |
| Cylinder bore | 83 mm (3.27 in) |
| Piston stroke | 92.4 mm (3.64 in) |
| Block material | Aluminium alloy |
| Head material | Aluminium alloy |
| Valvetrain | DOHC 4 valves x cyl. |
| Compression ratio | 10.5:1 |
| Combustion | |
| Supercharger | BorgWarner's eBooster® Mitsubishi Crankshaft ISG system |
| Turbocharger | Single-turbo twin-scroll |
| Fuel system | Direct injection |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Cooling system | Water cooled |
| Output | |
| Power output | 270–320 kW (367–435 PS) |
| Torque output | 500–520 N⋅m (369–384 lb⋅ft) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Mercedes-Benz M276 engine |
Design
The M256 shares a modular design with other inline-four and V8 engines, which are all 500 cc (31 cu in) per cylinder.[4] It uses an aluminium alloy block with dual overhead camshafts and has 4 valves per cylinder.[5] The M256 uses a 48V electrical system to operate a BorgWarner electric supercharger,[6] which can spin up to 70,000 rpm to reduce turbo lag.[7] In the S500's G variant engine, an integrated starter alternator also provides up to 16 kW (22 PS) and 250 N⋅m (184 lb⋅ft) of boost, and replaces the drive belts by managing the water pump and air conditioning; allowing for a smaller and lighter engine.[8]
Models
Engine output excluding the additional 48V system boost available on the S500:[9]
| Engine | Power | Torque | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| M256 E30 DEH LA GR | 270 kW (367 PS; 362 hp) at 5,500–6,100 rpm | 500 N⋅m (369 lb⋅ft) at 1,600–4,000 rpm | 2017– |
| M256 E30 DEH LA G | 320 kW (435 PS; 429 hp) at 5,900–6,100 rpm | 520 N⋅m (384 lb⋅ft) at 1,800–5,500 rpm |
M256 E30 DEH LA GR
- 2017–2020 W222 S 450 / S 450 4MATIC (European models only)[10]
- 2018–present C257 CLS 450 / CLS 450 4MATIC[11]
- 2019–present X290 AMG GT 43 / GT 43 4MATIC+
- 2019–present X290 AMG GT 50 / GT 50 4MATIC+ (China only)
- 2019–present V167 GLE 450 4MATIC
- 2019–present X167 GLS 450 4MATIC
- 2019–present Austro Daimler Bergmeister PHEV
- 2020–present W213 E 450 4MATIC
- 2021–present W223 S 450 4MATIC
- 2021–present W223 S 580 e 4MATIC
M256 E30 DEH LA G
- 2017–2020 W222 S 500[12]
- 2018–present W213 E 53 4MATIC+[13]
- 2018–present C257 CLS 53 4MATIC+[14]
- 2018–present X290 AMG GT 53 4MATIC+[15]
- 2020–present V167 GLE 53 4MATIC
- 2021–present W223 S 500 4MATIC
- 2021–present Aston Martin DBX Straight-Six
References
- ^ "2018 Mercedes-Benz S500 European-Spec First Drive: Ice, Ice Baby. Too Cool, Too Cool". MotorTrend. 19 July 2017. Retrieved 2018-07-03.
- ^ "Mercedes To Phase Out V6 Engines In Favor Of Straight-Sixes". Motor1.com. Retrieved 2018-07-03.
- ^ "Mercedes-Benz M256 inline 6-cylinder gasoline engine - MarkLines Automotive Industry Portal".
- ^ "Why Mercedes' new inline six matters, even if no one is sure when we'll see it". Autoweek. Retrieved 2018-07-03.
- ^ "First Drive: 2018 Mercedes-Benz S-Class | Automobile Magazine". Automobile Magazine. 2017-07-18. Retrieved 2018-07-03.
- ^ "This Little Fan Could Fix the Turbocharger's Biggest Problem—And Make Cars Way More Efficient". WIRED. Retrieved 2018-07-03.
- ^ "Nine Things You Must Know about the New Mercedes Inline-Six". Car and Driver. Retrieved 2018-07-03.
- ^ "Why Mercedes-Benz Is Going All In on Straight-Sixes". Road & Track. 2016-11-01. Retrieved 2018-07-03.
- ^ Kuruvilla, George. "Everything you need to know about the all-new 2021 Mercedes-Benz S-Class". Khaleej Times. Retrieved 2022-12-18.
- ^ "2018 Mercedes-Benz S 450". Car and Driver. Retrieved 2018-07-03.
- ^ Kable, Greg (2017-11-19). "2018 Mercedes-Benz CLS review - Mercedes-Benz's new CLS from the passenger seat". Drive. Retrieved 2018-07-03.
- ^ Panait, Mircea (2017-09-16). "Aston Martin Straight-6 Engine Could Come Back Thanks To Mercedes-Benz". autoevolution. Retrieved 2018-07-03.
- ^ "The 2019 Mercedes CLS53 and E53 Bring Straight-Sixes Back to AMG". Road & Track. 2018-01-15. Retrieved 2018-07-03.
- ^ "Hot Hybrids: Mercedes Launches Electrified AMG 53 Range". Motor1.com. Retrieved 2018-07-03.
- ^ "630bhp Mercedes-AMG GT 4-door Coupé: Edition 1 version confirmed | Autocar". www.autocar.co.uk. Retrieved 2018-07-03.
External links
- Press release