| Mercedes-Benz M119 engine | |
| Manufacturer: | Mercedes-Benz |
| Production: | 1989–1999 |
| Configuration: | 90° V8 |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC 4 valves x cyl. and VVT |
| Head: | Aluminium |
| Displacement: | 4.2- |
| Power: | NaN0NaN0 |
| Torque: | NaN0NaN0 |
| Fueltype: | Petrol |
| Fuelsystem: | Fuel injection |
| Coolingsystem: | Water cooled |
| Turbocharger: | In some 5.0 L racing versions |
| Compression: | 10.0:1, 11.0:1 |
| Predecessor: | Mercedes-Benz M117 |
| Successor: | Mercedes-Benz M113 |
The Mercedes-Benz M119 is a V8 automobile petrol engine produced from 1989 through 1999. It was available in 4.2 L; 5.0 L; and 6.0 L displacements. It was a double overhead cam design with 4 valves per cylinder and variable valve timing on the intake side. It was replaced by the 3-valve M113 starting in 1997.
The M119 differed from the M117 in the following ways:
| Engine code | Bore × stroke | Displacement | Compression | Power at [rpm] | Yearsmanufactured | Torque at [rpm] |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M 119 E 42 | NaNmm | 4196cc | 10.0:1 | 2680NaN0 at 5,700 (US-Version) - Ratings conflict in factory documents | 1992 | 4000NaN0 at 3,900 |
| 10.0:1 | 2820NaN0 at 5,700 | 1991-1993 | ||||
| 11.0:1 | 2750NaN0 at 5,700 | 1993-1999 | ||||
| M 119 E 50 | NaNmm | 4973cc | 10.0:1 | 3150NaN0 at 5,600 | 1993-1999 | 4700NaN0 at 3,900 |
| 10.0:1 | 3220NaN0 at 5,700 | 1989-1992 | 4800NaN0 at 3,900 | |||
| 11.0:1 | 3420NaN0 at 5,750 | 1996-1997 | 4800NaN0 at3,750–4,250 | |||
| M 119 E 60 | NaNmm | 5956cc | 10.0:1 | 3690NaN0 at 5,250 | 1996-1999 | 5500NaN0 at 4,000 |
| 10.0:1 | 3750NaN0 at 5,500 | 1993-1994 | 5800NaN0 at 3,750 |
The 4196cc version (M119.975) produced 2750NaN0 at 5700 rpm and 4000NaN0 of torque at 3900 rpm. Early versions of W140 400SE/400SEL (and potentially W124 400E for USA and Japan) produced 2860NaN0 at 5700 rpm and 4100NaN0 of torque at 3900 rpm.[1] [2] [3] Rare Japanese version 400E 4.2 AMG (16-20 cars) has 312 PS (229 kW; 308 bhp).
Applications:
The 4973cc version produced 3260NaN0 at 5700 rpm and 4800NaN0 of torque at 3900 rpm. Later engines had the full throttle enrichment removed and power was a little less, to 3150NaN0.The E50 AMG M119.985 produced 3540NaN0 @ 5,550 rpm and 4810NaN0 @ 3,200 rpm.
Applications:
The 5.0 L M119 replaced the M120 V12 in the CLK-GTR race car, for the new generation CLK-LM which then won every race in the FIA GT series, which ultimately resulted in the GT1 class being canceled.
It also won the 1989 24 Hours of Le Mans in the Sauber C9 and was further used in the Mercedes-Benz C11 before being replaced by the M291 in 1991.
The M119 fitted into AMG models produced around 3750NaN0 to 4150NaN0 and 5800NaN0 of torque.
For 1994 model year, there were also limited AMG models for Japan which were sold between October 1993 and September 1999 in left-hand drive. Installed engine was M119.970 which displaced 5956cc, power 3810NaN0, and 59.10NaN0 of torque.