M2601.3L / 1.5L / 1.6L / 2.0L Petrol
The M260 is Mercedes-Benz's transverse-mounted 4-cylinder petrol engine for the front-wheel-drive compact platform (MFA2), introduced in 2018 to replace the M270. Available in 1.3L (M282, Renault-Mercedes co-development), 1.6L, and 2.0L forms with single-turbo configuration. Powers the W177 A-Class, W247 B-Class, CLA, GLA and GLB. The 1.3L M282 wet-belt design requires strict adherence to oil and belt change intervals to avoid catastrophic failure.
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Fits chassis
2018–null
Years built
224 hp
Power
Used to fully refurbished — quoted per unit
3-month parts warranty
Cover on every used part we dispatch.
Nationwide courier
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Fitment guaranteed
Send your VIN — we confirm before you pay.
Bench-tested
Inspected and tested before dispatch.
M260 at a glance
| Displacement | 1.3L / 1.5L / 1.6L / 2.0L |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Power variants | 109 hp, 136 hp, 163 hp, 190 hp, 224 hp |
| Years produced | 2018–null |
| Replaces | M270 |
| Replaced by | — |
M260 fits these 7 Mercedes chassis
Each card links to that chassis hub — full parts catalogue plus fitment notes.
- W1772018-2025A-ClassA180/A200/A220/A250View parts
- V1772019-2025A-Class SedanA180/A200/A220/A250
- W2472019-2025B-ClassB180/B200/B220/B250View parts
- C1182019-2025CLA-ClassCLA180/CLA200/CLA220/CLA250
- X1182019-2025CLA Shooting BrakeCLA200/CLA220/CLA250
- H2472020-2025GLA-ClassGLA200/GLA250
- X2472019-2025GLB-ClassGLB200/GLB250
Common M260 problems
We disclose every known fault before sale. Transparency is cheaper than a bad return.
- Renault-sourced 1.3L variant (M282) suffers timing belt-in-oil wear similar to PSA EB engines
- Carbon buildup on intake valves due to direct injection
- Coolant loss from plastic thermostat housing on early units
- Turbocharger wastegate actuator wear
- High-pressure fuel pump failures on 220/250 variants
- Wet-belt timing system service interval critical on M282 variant
Featured parts for the M260
No live M260 listings right now
We strip 10–15 cars a month. Send your VIN and we'll WhatsApp you the moment one comes in.
M260 rebuilds — what to budget
Bench-tested used long blocks start around R 45 000 delivered, full forensic rebuilds with new wear items run up to R 85 000. Final price depends on mileage, ancillaries (turbo, injectors, flywheel) and warranty tier — quoted per unit, no list-price surprises.
Send us your VIN — we'll match the right unit
We confirm engine number, ancillaries and warranty tier in writing before you pay.
Tell us about your Mercedes — we'll source the M260
Three short steps. We reply within 2 hours during business hours with engine number, mileage, condition and a delivered price.
- Engine number confirmed against your VIN
- Bench-tested before dispatch
- 3-month warranty + nationwide courier
M260 engine — common questions
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