Mercedes-BenzM156Petrol6.2L V82006–2015

Mercedes-Benz M156 Engine – Specs, Reliability & Replacement Cost

The Mercedes M156 is AMG's first clean-sheet V8 – a high-revving naturally aspirated icon, but head bolt and camshaft wear are well-documented weaknesses. Backed by real UK enquiries [MB-VERIFIED].

Mercedes-Benz M156 Engine – Specs, Reliability & Replacement Cost
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Jaguar M156 Engine Overview

All the essential specifications, performance data, and compatibility information at a glance.

Engine Family

M156

Fuel

Petrol

Configuration /
Displacement

90° V8, 6.2L (6,208 cc)

Power Range

451–518 hp

Years Produced

2006–2015

Models Fitted (BMW only)

Cross-Brand Fitment

Exclusive to Mercedes-Benz

Overall Engine Score

[Score]/100/

★★★★☆

Verdict & Rating

Rating:

5

out of 5

[X% confidence – based on [X] UK enquiries and cross-referenced specialist rebuild reports]

The M156 delivers thrilling naturally aspirated V8 character – but head bolt failure and camshaft wear can be ruinous without preventative work – buy only with documented head bolt and camshaft history.

Engine Score breakdown:

DimensionScore (of 20)

Reliability

Star rating × 4 (Repair Cost)

0 /20

Based on reconditioned cost midpoint

Repairability (Editorial (20/12/4 anchored))

0 /20

Parts Supply

Editorial (20/12/4 anchored) (Replacement Economics)

0 /20

Based on recon cost vs lowest host value

Total (X/100)

0 /20

Total Engine Score

0 / 100

Best for:

Enthusiasts seeking the last great naturally aspirated AMG V8 with proper maintenance records.

Avoid if:

No documented evidence of head bolt update (2011+ models exempt) or camshaft/lifter inspection.

Compatible Jaguar Models

Jaguar Engine engines are fitted across 8+ models from 2006–2015.

Jaguar Exclusive Engine

This is an exclusive Jaguar engine. No cross-platform sharing.

2006
9 Years of Production
2015

C63

AMG

Generation

W204

Variant/Badge

63 AMG

Years

2008–2015

E63

AMG

Generation

W211

Variant/Badge

63 AMG

Years

2006–2009

E63

AMG

Generation

W212

Variant/Badge

63 AMG

Years

2009–2011

ML63

AMG

Generation

W164

Variant/Badge

63 AMG

Years

2006–2011

CLS63

AMG

Generation

W219

Variant/Badge

63 AMG

Years

2006–2010

S63

AMG

Generation

W221

Variant/Badge

63 AMG

Years

2006–2010

CL63

AMG

Generation

C216

Variant/Badge

63 AMG

Years

2006–2010

CLK63

AMG

Generation

C209

Variant/Badge

63 AMG

Years

2006–2009

R63

AMG

Generation

W251

Variant/Badge

63 AMG

Years

2006–2007

+

Other Jaguar Models

Engine also appears in limited variants and markets.

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Compatibility Verified

All compatibility data verified from Jaguar parts catalogues and specialist databases. [JAGUAR-VERIFIED]

(Omitted – exclusive to Mercedes-Benz.)

Jaguar Engine Engine Price Guide

All prices are estimates from UK specialists

[JAGUAR-QUOTE]

USED

Supply Only

£3,000–£5,500

Fitted (Indie)

£4,500–£7,500

Warranty

3–6 months
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RECONDITIONED

Supply Only

£5,500–£8,000

Fitted (Indie)

£7,000–£9,500

Warranty

12 months

REBUILT

Supply Only

£7,500–£12,000

Fitted (Indie)

£9,000–£14,000

Warranty

12–24 months
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Fitting an M156 typically takes 12–18 hours at £65–£95/hr (independent) or £110–£160/hr (London/SE dealer) [MB-QUOTE].

(Omitted – exclusive to Mercedes-Benz.)

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