Mercedes-Benz M256 engine

Mercedes-Benz M256
Overview
ManufacturerMercedes-Benz
Production2017–present
Layout
ConfigurationStraight-six
Displacement2.5 L (2,498 cc)
3.0 L (2,999 cc)
Cylinder bore83 mm
Piston stroke77 mm, 92.4 mm
Cylinder block materialAluminium alloy
Cylinder head materialAluminium alloy
ValvetrainDOHC 4 valves x cyl
Compression ratio10.5:1
Combustion
SuperchargerBorgWarner eBooster
TurbochargerSingle-turbo twin-scroll
Fuel systemDirect injection
Fuel typePetrol
Cooling systemWater cooled
Output
Power output230–320 kW (313–435 PS)
Torque output450–520 N⋅m (332–384 lb⋅ft)
Chronology
PredecessorMercedes-Benz M276

The Mercedes-Benz M256 engine is a turbocharged straight-six engine produced since 2017, when it was first introduced on the W222 S 450. It replaces the previous M276 V6 engine, and is Mercedes' first straight-six engine since the M104 engine.