Mercedes Models Equipped with the Biturbo V8
Mercedes' twin-turbo V8 engine embodies the epitome of automotive luxury and performance. Available in various versions, it powers several models, offering an unparalleled driving experience.
M278 engine
The base M278 engine offers a displacement of 4,663 cc with an output of 320 kW (429 hp) at 5,250 rpm and 700 N⋅m of torque between 1,800 and 3,500 rpm for the S-Class, CL-Class, SL-Class, and GL-Class models. For the CLS-Class, E-Class, and M-Class models, the output is reduced to 300 kW (402 hp) with 600 N⋅m of torque at 1,600 rpm. These engines are paired with either a 7G-Tronic or 9G-Tronic automatic transmission.
Applications:
- S 500/S 550
- CL 500/CL 550
- S 500 Coupé/S 550 Coupé
- CLS 500/CLS 550
- SL 500/SL 550
- E 500/E 550
- ML 500/ML 550
- GL 450
- GL 500/GLS 500/GL 550/GLS 550
In 2014, the power was increased to 335 kW (449 hp) for the S-Class models.
M157 engine
The M157, optimized by Mercedes-AMG, has a displacement of 5,461 cc. For the S-Class and CL-Class, it produces 400 kW (544 hp) at 5,500 rpm with 800 N⋅m of torque at 2,000–4,500 rpm. It powers models such as the S 63 AMG, CL 63 AMG, CLS 63 AMG, ML 63 AMG, GLE 63, and others.
M176 engine
The M176, which appeared in 2015, was equipped with a lightweight EQ Boost hybrid system in 2019. It equips the G 500/G 550, the S 560, the GLE 580, and other models.
M177 engine
The M177 engine, used in the Mercedes-AMG C63, uses wet sump lubrication. In 2019, a 48V system was added for increased performance.
Applications:
- C 63 and C 63 S
- E 63 4MATIC+ and E 63 S 4MATIC+
- S 63 Coupe 4MATIC and S 63 Cabriolet 4MATIC
- GT 63 4MATIC+, GT 63 S 4MATIC+, GT 63 SE Performance
- G 63
- GLC 63 4MATIC, GLC 63 4MATIC Coupe, GLC 63 S 4MATIC, GLC 63 S 4MATIC Coupe
- GLE 63 4MATIC+ and 63 S 4MATIC+
- GLS 63 4MATIC+
- SL 55 4MATIC+, SL 63 4MATIC+
- And other models from Aston Martin.
M178 engine
The M178, designed for high performance, powers the AMG GT models. With versions producing up to 588 kW (799 hp), it delivers exceptional performance.Applications:
- AMG GT
- AMG GT S
- AMG GT C
- AMG GT R
- AMG GT Black Series
- AMG GT Track Series
- Aston Martin Valhalla
The range of Mercedes models equipped with the twin-turbo V8 offers a range of performance, luxury and sporty driving, elevating every journey to a world-class driving experience.
