m276

In case this hasn't been posted before, anyone with an M276 engine should be aware of the consequences of not using the correct filter. Crazy bit of detail design on MB's part that the engine can be completely wrecked by using the filter from the previous engine version.

Following on from my Complete M271 and M272 engine threads here is “The complete M276” thread. The Mercedes-Benz M276 engine is a direct injected, V6 gasoline automotive piston engine. has a displacement of 3.5 liters (3499 cc) with a bore of 92.9 mm and stroke of 86 mm. Output is 302 hp (225...

Soon after purchasing my E63 I noticed that on start up there was a noticeable rattle from the top end of the engine for a few seconds. This would persist longest if started from stone cold, but was also present if started after the car had been idle for a few hours. It wasn't instantly...

I've seen little or no chat about the M276 engine here, and indeed MB seem to be dropping it from some of their models. It's no longer available for the C-Class saloon (like mine) and I can't see it for the new E-Class. Who else has this lovely engine in their car? What are your opinions of it?