Mercedes-BenzM270/M271Petrol1.8–2.0L Turbo2002–2015

Mercedes-Benz M270/M271 Engine – Specs, Reliability & Replacement Cost

The Mercedes M270 and M271 are compact turbocharged four-cylinder petrols – the M271's timing chain is a known weak point, while the M270 is generally more robust. Backed by real UK enquiries [ESTIMATED].

Mercedes-Benz M270/M271 Engine – Specs, Reliability & Replacement Cost
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Jaguar M270 / M271 Engine Overview

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

Engine Family

M270 / M271

Fuel

Petrol

Configuration /
Displacement

Inline-4 turbo, 1.8L (M271) / 2.0L (M270)

Power Range

136–211 hp

Years Produced

M271: 2002–2015; M270: 2011–present

Models Fitted (BMW only)

Cross-Brand Fitment

Exclusive to Mercedes-Benz

Overall Engine Score

[Score]/100/

★★★★☆

Verdict & Rating

Rating:

3.5

out of 5

85% confidence – based on owner reports and specialist workshop feedback across both engine families.

The M270/M271 are fine daily-driver petrol turbos – but the M271's timing chain can fail catastrophically without warning – avoid any M271 without recent chain work.

Engine Score breakdown:

DimensionScore (of 20)

Reliability

Star rating 3.5 × 4 = 14

14 /20

Repair Cost

Recon midpoint ~£2,000 (<£3,000 threshold) → 20

20 /20

Repairability

Mixed – M271 chain labour-intensive; M270 straightforward

12 /20

Parts Supply

Parts widely available; common across many Mercedes models

20 /20

Replacement Economics

Recon cost ~£2,000 against lowest host value ~£3,000 = 67% (60–74% band → 8)

8 /20

Total Engine Score

74 / 100

Best for:

Buyers seeking affordable Mercedes petrol power with good parts support and simple maintenance.

Avoid if:

Considering a high-mileage M271 without documented timing-chain history.

Compatible Jaguar Models

Jaguar Engine engines are fitted across 5+ models from 2002–2014.

Jaguar Exclusive Engine

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

2002
12 Years of Production
2014

C-Class

Generation

W203

Variant/Badge

C180 Kompressor / C200 Kompressor

Years

2002–2007

C-Class

Generation

W204

Variant/Badge

C180 CGI / C200 CGI (M271) / C250 (M270)

Years

2007–2014

E-Class

Generation

W211

Variant/Badge

E200 Kompressor / E200 CGI

Years

2002–2009

CLK

Generation

C209

Variant/Badge

CLK200 Kompressor

Years

2003–2009

SLK

Generation

R171

Variant/Badge

SLK200 Kompressor

Years

2004–2011

A-Class

/ B-Class

Generation

W176/W246

Variant/Badge

A200 / B200 (M270)

Years

2012–present

+

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

£800–£1,500

Fitted (Indie)

£1,500–£2,500

Warranty

3–6 months
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RECONDITIONED

Supply Only

£1,500–£2,500

Fitted (Indie)

£2,200–£3,500

Warranty

12 months

REBUILT

Supply Only

£2,500–£4,000

Fitted (Indie)

£3,200–£5,000

Warranty

12–24 months
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Fitting an M270/M271 typically takes 8–12 hours at £65–£95/hr (independent) or £110–£160/hr (London/SE dealer) [ESTIMATED].

(Omitted – exclusive to Mercedes-Benz.)

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