272 ENGINE MERCEDES-BENZ

Mercedes-Benz M272
Overview
Manufacturer	Mercedes-Benz
Layout
Configuration	Naturally aspirated 90° V6
Displacement	2.5 L (2,496 cc) 3.0 L (2,996 cc) 3.5 L (3,498 cc)
Cylinder bore	88 mm (3.46 in) 92.6 mm (3.65 in)
Piston stroke	68.4 mm (2.69 in) 82 mm (3.23 in) 86 mm (3.39 in)
Block material	Aluminum
Head material	Aluminum
Valvetrain	DOHC 4 valves x cyl. with continuous VVT
Combustion
Fuel system	port injection
Fuel type	Gasoline
Cooling system	Water cooled
Output
Power output	204–316 PS (150–232 kW; 201–312 bhp)
Torque output	245–365 N⋅m (181–269 lb⋅ft)
Chronology
Predecessor	Mercedes-Benz M112
Successor	Mercedes-Benz M276

The Mercedes-Benz M272 engine is an automobile piston V6 engine family used in the 2000s (decade). Introduced in 2004, it is based on the M112 V6 introduced in 1998.

All M272 engines have aluminum engine blocks with a 90° V-angle with silicon/aluminum lined cylinders. The aluminum DOHC cylinder heads have 4 valves per cylinde