Mercedes Benz Engine M104.941 3.6L

2.8 L M104.900

As Mercedes needed a compact 6-cylinder for their Vito, they agreed with Volkswagen to use their VR6 engine, which they then designated M104.900. An agreement was reached and the engines were sold semi-completed to Mercedes-Benz. This version is unrelated to other engines designated M104. Only the engine cover and aircleaner housing is by buy Mercedes Benz Engine M104.941.

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This 3.0 L (2,960 cc) 24v was introduced as a sports car resp. top model completing the line-up of M103 12V engines. The M104 featured dual overhead camshafts and four valves per cylinder. The M103 and M104.98x were later replaced by the 2.8-litre and 3.2-litre versions of the buy Mercedes Benz Engine M104.941 online.

The 3.0 L (2,960 cc) M104 featured KE-Jetronic fuel injection, cylinder specific ignition-timing, variable valve timing and under-piston cooling jets.

Specifications

• Engine power @ 6400 rpm or 6300 (300SL-24): 217 to 228 hp (162 to 170 kW; 220 to 231 PS) (without catalytic converter). Only R129 300SL-24 has 170 kW (231 PS; 228 hp) 272 N⋅m (201 lb⋅ft) version of 3-liter M104 engine.
• Torque @ 4600 rpm: 265 N⋅m (195 lb⋅ft) or 272 N⋅m (201 lb⋅ft) (without catalytic converter)
• Bore and stroke: 88.5 mm × 80.2 mm (3.48 in × 3.16 in)
• Compression ratio: 10:1