Why did Mercedes switch from V6 to inline-6?

Mercedes-Benz made the switch to V6s primarily because they were more affordable to develop and easier to package than inline-sixes. By cutting two cylinders off an existing V8, Mercedes could use the same facilities and many shared parts to build both engines, and mount them using the same hardware.

Are Mercedes V6 engines good?

The M276 V6s are good, reliable engines with not so many issues. The most problematic place is a two-stage chain drive system of the engine. This system had some issues with insufficient oil supplied for the chains, which causes them to wear quickly.

Is straight-6 better than V6?

REFINEMENT. An inline six is actually more refined than a V6 with the same displacement. In fact, improvements in refinement were one of the main reasons why Jaguar Land Rover decided to switch back to inline sixes (an engine configuration the company had abandoned decades ago in favour of V6s).

Is inline 6 the same as straight 6?

An inline-six, also called a straight-six, is composed of six cylinders arranged in a line. It was essentially a straight-six that was angled 30 degrees to one side. Due to the packaging within the engine bay, most front-wheel-drive cars cannot use an I6. They tend to use a V6 or an I4.

Are Mercedes diesels reliable?

Experts say the diesel engine could last 300,000 miles, and in some cases 500,000 miles. And the mild California climate means the body won’t rust. But there is one thing that that will keep this car trouble-free for thirty years. Older models like Oehler’s are much simpler.

Does the c300 have a V6 engine?

Under the hood, there’s a four-cylinder engine for the C 300, a V6 for the AMG C 43 and a V8 for the AMG C 63 and C 63 S—the latter with 503 horsepower. These last two versions boast a seven-speed transmission and rear-wheel drive, while the other variants get a new nine-speed automatic and all-wheel drive.