Mercedes-Benz M270/M274 engine explained

Mercedes-Benz M270/M274
Manufacturer:Mercedes-Benz
Production:2011 – present
Predecessor:M266 and M271
Successor:M260/M264 and M282
Configuration:Inline 4
Displacement:1595cc (M270/M274 DE16)
1991cc (M270/M274 DE20)
Bore:83mm
Stroke:73.7mm (1.6 L)
92mm (2.0 L)
Block:Aluminium alloy
Head:Aluminium alloy
Valvetrain:DOHC 4 valves x cyl. with VVT
Compression:10.3:1 (1.6 L engines)
9.8:1 (2.0 L engines)
Supercharger:BorgWarner's e-Booster (2019–)
Turbocharger:Single-turbo
Fuelsystem:Direct injection
Fueltype:Gasoline
Coolingsystem:Water cooled
Power:NaN0NaN0
Torque:NaN0NaN0

The M270 and M274 are turbocharged inline-four engines produced by Mercedes-Benz since 2011. They are the successor to the previous M266 and M271 engines respectively. The engine appeared on the Ward's 10 Best Engines list for 2017.

Design

M270 refers to the transverse configuration for front-wheel drive vehicles, while M274 refers to the longitudinally-mounted layout for rear-wheel drive vehicles.[1] Both engines are based on the same design with dual overhead camshafts, 4 valves per cylinder, variable valve timing, direct injection, and compliance with the EU6 emissions standard.[2] A 19911NaN1 engine was introduced in September 2012 featuring an increased piston stroke up to 92mm, increased performance figures, and a 9.8:1 compression ratio.[3] The M274 engine was also used on the Infiniti Q50 since 2014.[4]

M270 engine

EngineDisplacementPowerTorqueYears
M270 DE16
LA R
1595cc750NaN0
at 4,500–6,000 rpm
1800NaN0
at 1,200–3,500 rpm
2015–
900NaN0
at 5,000 rpm
2000NaN0
at 1,250–4,000 rpm
2011–
M270 DE16
LA
1150NaN0
at 5,000 rpm
2500NaN0
at 1,250–4,000 rpm
M270 DE20
LA
1991cc1150NaN0
at 5,000 rpm
2700NaN0
at 1,250–4,000 rpm
2013–
1350NaN0
at 5,000 rpm
3000NaN0
at 1,250–4,000 rpm
1550NaN0
at 5,500 rpm
3500NaN0
at 1,200–4,000 rpm
2012–
1600NaN0
at 5,500 rpm
3500NaN0
at 1,200–4,000 rpm
2015–

M270 DE16 LA R

75 kW version

90 kW version

M270 DE16 LA

M270 DE20 LA

115 kW version

135 kW version

155 kW version

160 kW version

M274 engine

EngineDisplacementPowerTorqueYears
M274 DE16
LAD274.910
1595cc950NaN0
at 5,000 rpm
2100NaN0
at 1,200–4,000 rpm
2015–
1150NaN0
at 5,300 rpm
2500NaN0
at 1,250–4,000 rpm
2012–
M274 DE20
LAD274.920
1991cc1150NaN0
at 5,000 rpm
2700NaN0
at 1,250–4,000 rpm
2013–
1350NaN0
at 5,500 rpm
3000NaN0
at 1,200–4,000 rpm
1550NaN0
at 5,500 rpm
3500NaN0
at 1,200–4,000 rpm
1800NaN0
at 5,500 rpm
3700NaN0
at 1,300–4,000 rpm
2015–
1890NaN0
at 5,800 – 6,100 rpm
2019–

M274 DE16 LA

95 kW version

115 kW version

M274 DE20 LA

115 kW version

135 kW version

155 kW version

180 kW version

Notes and References

  1. News: 2017 Winner: Mercedes-Benz C300 2.0L Turbocharged DOHC 4-Cyl.. 2017-01-10. WardsAuto. 2018-07-03. 2018-07-03. https://web.archive.org/web/20180703221711/http://www.wardsauto.com/2017/2017-winner-mercedes-benz-c300-20l-turbocharged-dohc-4-cyl. live.
  2. Web site: Introduction of the New Inline Engine Generation 4-Cylinder M 274. www.motor-talk.de. 2018-07-03. 2018-07-03. https://web.archive.org/web/20180703220352/https://www.motor-talk.de/forum/aktion/Attachment.html?attachmentId=758372. live.
  3. News: Mercedes Premium 4-Cyl. Engine Does Everything Well. 2017-12-04. WardsAuto. 2018-07-03. 2018-07-03. https://web.archive.org/web/20180703220232/http://www.wardsauto.com/2017/mercedes-premium-4-cyl-engine-does-everything-well. live.
  4. Web site: Infiniti Q50 2.0T: Review PistonHeads. www.pistonheads.com. 2018-07-03. 2018-07-03. https://web.archive.org/web/20180703190843/https://www.pistonheads.com/road-tests/road-tests/infiniti-q50-2-0t-review/31119. live.
  5. China model only
  6. Web site: 性能 Q70L 英菲尼迪中国 . 2018-11-01 . 2018-10-31 . https://web.archive.org/web/20181031233154/http://www.infiniti.com.cn/vehicles/new-vehicles/Q70L/performance.html . live .