Mercedes-Benz M256 engine
| Mercedes-Benz M256 | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz |
| Production | 2017–present |
| Layout | |
| Configuration | Straight-six |
| Displacement | 2.5 L (2,498 cc) 3.0 L (2,999 cc) |
| Cylinder bore | 83 mm |
| Piston stroke | 77 mm, 92.4 mm |
| Cylinder block material | Aluminium alloy |
| Cylinder head material | Aluminium alloy |
| Valvetrain | DOHC 4 valves x cyl |
| Compression ratio | 10.5:1 |
| Combustion | |
| Supercharger | BorgWarner eBooster |
| Turbocharger | Single-turbo twin-scroll |
| Fuel system | Direct injection |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Cooling system | Water cooled |
| Output | |
| Power output | 230–320 kW (313–435 PS) |
| Torque output | 450–520 N⋅m (332–384 lb⋅ft) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Mercedes-Benz M276 |
The Mercedes-Benz M256 engine is a turbocharged straight-six engine produced since 2017, when it was first introduced on the W222 S 450. It replaces the previous M276 V6 engine, and is Mercedes' first straight-six engine since the M104 engine.