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Mercedes-Benz Engine

M1134.3L / 5.0L / 5.4L Petrol

The M113 is a 3-valve SOHC V8 produced from 1997 to 2011, including the legendary M113K supercharged AMG variants used in the E55, S55, SL55 and CLS55. It is one of the most reliable AMG engines ever built, regularly exceeding 400,000 km with proper maintenance.

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Fits chassis

1997–2011

Years built

612 hp

Power

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    Cover on every used part we dispatch.

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  • Bench-tested

    Inspected and tested before dispatch.

Engine specification

M113 at a glance

Displacement4.3L / 5.0L / 5.4L
Fuel typePetrol
Power variants279 hp, 302 hp, 306 hp, 354 hp, 367 hp, 476 hp, 500 hp, 612 hp
Years produced1997–2011
ReplacesM119
Replaced byM273
Fitment

M113 fits these 13 Mercedes chassis

Each card links to that chassis hub — full parts catalogue plus fitment notes.

Known faults

Common M113 problems

We disclose every known fault before sale. Transparency is cheaper than a bad return.

  • Age-related oil leaks, particularly from the rear main seal and valve cover gaskets
  • Worn spark plugs (16 in total) causing rough idle and misfires
  • Supercharged M113K variants suffer from intercooler pump wear and heat soak
  • Air filter housing crack causing unmetered air leaks
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Featured parts for the M113

V-Belt 6PK 2528

V-Belt 6PK 2528

FromR 450
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Pricing band

M113 rebuilds — what to budget

Bench-tested used long blocks start around R 90 000 delivered, full forensic rebuilds with new wear items run up to R 160 000. Final price depends on mileage, ancillaries (turbo, injectors, flywheel) and warranty tier — quoted per unit, no list-price surprises.

FromR 90 000
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  • Engine number confirmed against your VIN
  • Bench-tested before dispatch
  • 3-month warranty + nationwide courier
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FAQs

M113 engine — common questions

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