AMG versions of the C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, G-Class, and GLS-Class are equipped with the Mercedes M177’s 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 engine, which has only been assembled in Germany since 2015. There is a hybrid version with an electric motor that generates 22 horsepower and 250 Nm in addition to the standard one.
M113 E43, M113 E50, M113 E55, M119 E42, M119 E50, M119 E60, M156, M157, M177, M273, and M278 are all members of the V8-family.
Specifications M177DE40AL
| Production years | since 2015 |
| Displacement, cc | 3982 |
| Fuel system | direct injection |
| Power output, hp | 476 – 639 |
| Torque output, Nm | 650 – 900 |
| Cylinder block | aluminum V8 |
| Block head | aluminum 32v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 83 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 92 |
| Compression ratio | 10.5 (version LS2 – 8.6) |
| Features | DOHC |
| Hydraulic lifters | yes |
| Timing drive | chain |
| Phase regulator | on all shafts |
| Turbocharging | two BorgWarner B03G |
| Recommended engine oil | 0W-40 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 9.0 |
| Fuel type | petrol |
| Euro standards | EURO 6 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Mercedes C63 AMG 2017) — city — highway — combined |
11.0 6.9 8.4 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~250 000 |
| Weight, kg | 209 |
The engine was installed on:
- Aston Martin DB11 1 (AM5) in 2016 – 2023;
- Aston Martin DB12 1 (AM5) since 2023;
- Aston Martin DBX 1 (AM8) since 2020;
- Aston Martin Vantage 3 (AM6) since 2018;
- Mercedes AMG GT X290 since 2018;
- Mercedes C-Class W205 in 2015 – 2023;
- Mercedes E-Class W213 in 2017 – 2023;
- Mercedes G-Class W463 since 2018;
- Mercedes GLC-Class X253 in 2017 – 2022;
- Mercedes GLE-Class W167 since 2020;
- Mercedes GLS-Class X167 since 2020;
- Mercedes S-Class W222 in 2017 – 2020;
- Mercedes SL-Class R232 since 2021.
Disadvantages of the Mercedes M177 engine
Initially, this engine is not very fond of tuning; its connecting rods are not strong enough;
However, if you maintain it properly, it won’t bother you and has a good service life in stock.
Even the use of Nanoslide coating in place of cast iron sleeves is problem-free;
Using only premium fuel is crucial to preventing injector failure;
On runs of up to 100,000 kilometers, some owners experienced oil pump failure; on specialized forums, they frequently complain about spark plug and ignition coil leaks and short service lives.
To replace the turbine oil pipeline and drain plug, a recall campaign was implemented.