The Mercedes M271 E16 engine was produced from 2008 to 2011 and was developed on the basis of the M271 E18 cylinder block, where the corresponding short-stroke crankshaft was installed (the stroke was reduced to 75.6 mm). The M271 E16 is a 1597cc inline 4-cylinder petrol engine.
R4 Mercedes engines: M102, M111, M166, M254, M260, M264, M266, M270, M271 E16, M271 E18, M274, M282.
The cylinder block is cast from aluminum with cast-iron sleeves poured into it. At the bottom of the block is a Lanchester balancing mechanism with two balancing shafts and an integrated oil pump.
Engine & Transmission
Specifications
| Production years | 2008-2011 |
| Displacement, cc | 1597 |
| Fuel system | distributed injection |
| Power output, hp | 129 – 156 |
| Torque output, Nm | 220 – 230 |
| Cylinder block | aluminum R4 |
| Block head | aluminum 16v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 82 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 75.6 |
| Compression ratio | 10.3 |
| Features | no |
| Hydraulic lifters | yes |
| Timing drive | chain |
| Phase regulator | on both shafts |
| Turbocharging | compressor |
| Recommended engine oil | 5W-30 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 5.5 |
| Fuel type | petrol |
| Euro standards | EURO 4/5 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for C180 Kompressor W204) — city — highway — combined |
9.9 5.7 7.3 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~300 000 |
| Weight, kg | 160 |
Disadvantages of the M271 E16 engine
- The most famous engine problem is the stuck exhaust valves due to soot.
- In second place is the unreliable timing chain, which can stretch up to 100,000 km.
- This is followed by frequent lubricant leaks from the oil filter housing or heat exchanger.
- The crankcase ventilation system quickly becomes dirty, so much so that the tubes burst.
- A proprietary malfunction of the EVO series engines is the ingress of fuel into the oil.