Mercedes-Benz M156 engine

The M 156 is a V8 gasoline engine from Mercedes -AMG and a development of Mercedes- subsidiary.

Technology

M 156

The engine was introduced in 2006 in the E-Class ( 211 series ) with the model designation E 63 AMG and some time in other models later. Finally, the new engine in the facelifted SL was used. As in most series, it even sparked here from the supercharged V8 engine of the M series 113.

The engine features infinite phase adjustment of all four camshafts.

The M 156 has a displacement of 6208 cc and produced depending on the model a power 336-386 kW ( 457-525 hp). In the 38th calendar week of 2008 was 40,000. M 156 built. Furthermore, AMG relies on the principle of "one man, one engine ", which means that an engine is completely assembled by a single AMG employees. The motor is at the end of a badge with the name of the mechanic.

Further M 159

In the sports car Mercedes -Benz SLS AMG an evolved variant called M 159 is used. For the increase in power to 420 kW (571 hp ) or 435 kW ( 591 hp) in the SLS GT and 650 Nm of torque, the engine has been thoroughly revised, especially the pistons ( forged), the crankcase (aluminum) and the intake system ( Magnesium ). In addition, the engine is equipped with a dry sump lubrication.

Data

Future

The M 156 will be replaced in the other series with the further developed eight-cylinder biturbo of the new series M 157 ( from the 3rd quarter of 2010, see facelifted S-Class and CL). The smaller 8- cylinder with smaller displacement and turbocharging are more efficient than large-volume naturally aspirated ( downsizing) and make it easier to meet the future ever-stricter emissions regulations.