Mercedes-Benz M113/M113K engine

wikipedia:Mercedes-Benz M113 engine (1998–2011) V8 SOHC 3 valves

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• M113 55: 350 HP
• M113K (M113 Kompressor, Supercharged): G55 AMG: (476, 500, 507) PS

• G 500, G 55
• M273

Known issues

• Rear main seal, sealing the gap between the engine block and the flywheel/transmission (4-6 hour labor)
• Intercooler pump (Electric pump, AMG and Bosch) 10-20% of high-mileage M113K cars according to Grok in Mar 2025, early AMG pumps models more prone to failure. Parts < $500, Labor < 1h.
• Spark plugs

CarTube

• 2024 I got SCAMMED (again) on my Mercedes G55 AMG! Oil consumption cause is worst case scenario... Oil consumption

Reviews

• 8020automotive.com: https://8020automotive.com/mercedes-m113-v8-engine-problems-reliability-specs/

Related

• Water pump
• Weistec Heat Exchanger

See also

• Mercedes-Benz M113/M113K engine
• Mercedes engines, M112, M113, M156, M157, M159, M271, M272, M273
• Mercedes G-class (W463), G500, Mercedes-AMG G: G 55 AMG, G 63 AMG, G 65 AMG, Mercedes G-class (2018-2024), locking differential, AMG Night Package, Designo, Panamericana grille