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I want a Mercedes E-Class for high mileage - what diesel engine should I choose?

I'm after a high mileage E-Class Estate (2010-2016). Can you recommend a specific diesel engine that will do 200k as there are a lot to choose from? Also are the diesels chain driven?

Asked on 14 December 2023 by Lee Holness

Answered by David Ross
If you want a W212 generation Mercedes-Benz diesel for high mileage, we would suggest choosing one of the six-cylinder OM642 versions found in the E300 and E350 models, as this is more reliable than the four-cylinder OM651 unit. Both of these engines are chain driven.
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