Since its introduction in 2013, the majority of the company’s current models have been equipped with the 3.0-liter Mercedes M276 V6 engine. This power unit comes in two variations: DE30 LA red, which has a 272 horsepower capacity, and DE30 LA, which has a 333–367 horsepower capacity.
M112 E24, M112 E26, M112 E28, M112 E32, M112 E37, M272 E25, M272 E30, M272 E35, M276 DE30, and M276 DE35 are all members of the V6-family.
Specifications
| Production years | since 2010 |
| Displacement, cc | 2996 |
| Fuel system | direct injection CGI |
| Power output, hp | 272 (M 276 DEH 30 LA red.) 333 – 367 (M 276 DEH 30 LA) |
| Torque output, Nm | 400 (M 276 DEH 30 LA red.) 480 – 520 (M 276 DEH 30 LA) |
| Cylinder block | aluminum V6 |
| Block head | aluminum 24v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 88 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 82.1 |
| Compression ratio | 10.7 |
| Features | no |
| Hydraulic lifters | yes |
| Timing drive | chain |
| Phase regulator | yes |
| Turbocharging | yes |
| Recommended engine oil | 5W-30 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 8.0 |
| Fuel type | petrol |
| Euro standards | EURO 5/6 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Mercedes E300 2015) — city — highway — combined |
9.5 5.6 7.0 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~250 000 |
| Weight, kg | 172 |
Disadvantages of the M276 DE30 engine
The timing chain tensioners are this power unit’s most troublesome component.
You will need to replace the timing kit with phase regulators if you overlook their failure.
Impulse disks on camshafts are frequently displaced on these engines as well.
Injectors that use direct injection are sensitive to the fuel’s quality.
On specialized forums, a few instances of scuffing caused by catalyst crumbs have been reported.