Mercedes-Benz M273 engine

The Mercedes-Benz M273 engine is a V8 automobile piston engine family used in the 2000s (decade). It was based on the similar M272 V6 introduced in 2004.

An evolution of the M113 V8, all M273s have aluminium engine blocks, sequential port fuel injection, fracture-split forged steel connecting rods, a one-piece cast crankshaft, and a magnesium intake manifold. The cylinders are lined with silicon/aluminium, and a dual-length variable-length intake manifold is fitted.

In addition to this, new features shared with the M272 include DOHC aluminium cylinder heads, 4 valves per cylinder and independent continuously variable valve timing on both the intake and exhaust sides. A new electronically controlled cooling system has eliminated the need for a mechanical thermostat for improved engine warm-up and optimum control of engine temperature.

E47

The E47 is a version. Bore and stroke is . Output is at 6000 rpm with of torque at 2700–5000 rpm.

Applications:

• 2007–2012 GL 450 (X164)
• 2007–2013 S 450 (W221)

E55

The E55 is a version. Bore and stroke increased to . Output is at 6000 rpm with of torque at 2800–4800 rpm.

Applications:

• 2006–2009 E 500 / E 550 (W211)
• 2009–2011 E 500 / E 550 (W212)
• 2006–2010 CL 500 / CL 550 (C216)
• 2006–2010 CLS 500 / CLS 550 (C219)
• 2006–2012 GL 500 / GL 550 (X164)
• 2008–2011 ML 500 / ML 550 (W164)
• 2005–2011 S 500 / S 550 (W221)
• 2006–2012 SL 500 / SL 550 (R230)
• 2006–2009 CLK 500 / CLK 550 (C209)
• 2006–2015 G 500 / G 550 (W463)
• 2007–2014 R 500 / R 550 (W251)
• 2010–present KSU Gazal-1

*Note: 500 or 550 model naming varies depending on geographical market.

See also

• Mercedes-Benz M152 engine and Mercedes-Benz M156 engine for AMG offerings for the similar generation
• List of Mercedes-Benz engines