Mercedes-Benz M256 engine

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Mercedes-Benz M256
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Overview
Manufacturer Mercedes-Benz
Production2017–present
Layout
Configuration Straight-six
Displacement 2.5 L (2,498 cc)
3.0 L (2,999 cc)
Cylinder bore 83 mm (3.27 in)
Piston stroke 92.4 mm (3.64 in)
Cylinder block material Aluminium alloy
Cylinder head materialAluminium alloy
Valvetrain DOHC 4 valves x cyl.
Compression ratio 10.5:1
Combustion
Supercharger BorgWarner's eBooster®
Mitsubishi Crankshaft ISG system
Turbocharger Single-turbo twin-scroll
Fuel system Direct injection
Fuel type Petrol
Cooling system Water cooled
Output
Power output 270–320 kW (367–435 PS)
Torque output 500–520 N⋅m (369–384 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 S450. [1] It replaces the previous M276 V6 engine, [2] and is Mercedes' first straight-six engine since the M104 engine. [3]

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Design

The M256 shares a modular design with other inline-four and V8 engines, which are all 500 cc (31 cu in) per cylinder. [4] It uses an aluminium alloy block with dual overhead camshafts and has 4 valves per cylinder. [5] The M256 uses a 48V electrical system to operate a BorgWarner electric supercharger, [6] which can spin up to 70,000 rpm to reduce turbo lag. [7] In the S500's G variant engine, an integrated starter alternator also provides up to 16 kW (22 PS) and 250 N⋅m (184 lb⋅ft) of boost, and replaces the drive belts by managing the water pump and air conditioning; allowing for a smaller and lighter engine. [8]

Models

Engine output excluding the additional 48V system boost available on the S500: [9]

EnginePowerTorqueYears
M256 E25
DEH LA GR		230 kW (313 PS; 308 hp) - 270 kW (367 PS; 362 hp)
at 5,500–6,100 rpm		450 N⋅m (332 lb⋅ft)
at 1,600–4,000 rpm		2021–
M256 E30
DEH LA GR		270 kW (367 PS; 362 hp)
at 5,500–6,100 rpm		500 N⋅m (369 lb⋅ft)
at 1,600–4,000 rpm		2017–
M256 E30
DEH LA G		320 kW (435 PS; 429 hp)
at 5,900–6,100 rpm		520 N⋅m (384 lb⋅ft)
at 1,800–5,500 rpm

M256 E25 DEH LA GR

M256 E30 DEH LA GR

M256 E30 DEH LA G

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