M2722.5L / 3.0L / 3.5L Petrol
The M272 is Mercedes-Benz's 4-valve V6, produced from 2004 to 2015 in 2.5L, 3.0L and 3.5L variants. It is notorious for the balance shaft sprocket wear issue affecting early production engines, which typically presents between 100,000 and 150,000 km and was the subject of a US class-action lawsuit.
14
Fits chassis
2004–2015
Years built
316 hp
Power
Used to fully refurbished — quoted per unit
3-month parts warranty
Cover on every used part we dispatch.
Nationwide courier
Courier Guy & Aramex — door to door.
Fitment guaranteed
Send your VIN — we confirm before you pay.
Bench-tested
Inspected and tested before dispatch.
M272 at a glance
| Displacement | 2.5L / 3.0L / 3.5L |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Power variants | 204 hp, 231 hp, 272 hp, 292 hp, 316 hp |
| Years produced | 2004–2015 |
| Replaces | M112 |
| Replaced by | M276 |
M272 fits these 14 Mercedes chassis
Each card links to that chassis hub — full parts catalogue plus fitment notes.
- W2032005-2007C-ClassC230/C280/C350View parts
- W2042007-2014C-ClassC230/C280/C350View parts
- W2112005-2009E-ClassE230/E280/E350View parts
- W2122009-2014E-ClassE300/E350View parts
- C2072009-2014E-Class CoupeE350
- W2212005-2013S-ClassS350View parts
- W1642005-2011M-ClassML350View parts
- X2042008-2015GLK-ClassGLK280/GLK300/GLK350
- R1712004-2010SLK-ClassSLK280/SLK300/SLK350
- R2302006-2011SL-ClassSL350
- C2092005-2009CLK-ClassCLK280/CLK350
- C2192005-2010CLS-ClassCLS350
- W2512005-2012R-ClassR350
- W6392006-2014Viano/VitoV350View parts
Common M272 problems
We disclose every known fault before sale. Transparency is cheaper than a bad return.
- Balance shaft sprocket wear on engines built up to June 2008 (serial numbers up to 2729...30 468993), causing timing correlation fault codes and requiring engine teardown
- Variable intake manifold lever (plastic) breakage requiring full manifold replacement
- Camshaft adjuster magnet failures
- Oil cooler seal leaks at the valley pan
- Throttle body and idle air control issues
Featured parts for the M272
C216
V-Belt 6PK 2404
Ignition Coil M272
W211
W204M272 rebuilds — what to budget
Bench-tested used long blocks start around R 55 000 delivered, full forensic rebuilds with new wear items run up to R 95 000. 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 M272
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
M272 engine — common questions
Door-to-door courier from R 199
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