The M270 and M274 are
turbocharged
In an internal combustion engine, a turbocharger (often called a turbo) is a forced induction device that is powered by the flow of exhaust gases. It uses this energy to compress the intake gas, forcing more air into the engine in order to pro ...
Inline-four engine
A straight-four engine (also called an inline-four) is a four-cylinder piston engine where cylinders are arranged in a line along a common crankshaft.
The vast majority of automotive four-cylinder engines use a straight-four layout (with the ...
s produced by
Mercedes-Benz
Mercedes-Benz (), commonly referred to as Mercedes and sometimes as Benz, is a German luxury and commercial vehicle automotive brand established in 1926. Mercedes-Benz AG (a Mercedes-Benz Group subsidiary established in 2019) is headquartere ...
since 2011. They are the successor to the previous
M266 and
M271 engines respectively. The engine appeared on the
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list for 2017.
Design
M270 refers to the
transverse
Transverse may refer to:
*Transverse engine, an engine in which the crankshaft is oriented side-to-side relative to the wheels of the vehicle
*Transverse flute, a flute that is held horizontally
* Transverse force (or ''Euler force''), the tangen ...
configuration for
front-wheel drive
Front-wheel drive (FWD) is a form of engine and transmission layout used in motor vehicles, where the engine drives the front wheels only. Most modern front-wheel drive vehicles feature a transverse engine, rather than the conventional longit ...
vehicles, while M274 refers to the
longitudinally-mounted layout for
rear-wheel drive
Rear-wheel drive (RWD) is a form of engine and transmission layout used in motor vehicles, in which the engine drives the rear wheels only. Until the late 20th century, rear-wheel drive was the most common configuration for cars.
Most rear-wheel ...
vehicles. Both engines are based on the same design with
dual overhead camshaft
An overhead camshaft (OHC) engine is a piston engine where the camshaft is located in the cylinder head above the combustion chamber. This contrasts with earlier overhead valve engines (OHV), where the camshaft is located below the combustion cha ...
s, 4 valves per cylinder,
variable valve timing
In internal combustion engines, variable valve timing (VVT) is the process of altering the timing of a valve lift event, and is often used to improve performance, fuel economy or emissions. It is increasingly being used in combination with varia ...
,
direct injection, and compliance with the
EU6 emissions standard. A engine was introduced in September 2012 featuring an increased piston stroke up to , increased performance figures, and a 9.8:1 compression ratio. The M274 engine was also used on the
Infiniti Q50
The Infiniti Q50 is a compact executive car manufactured by Nissan for its luxury brand, Infiniti. Replacing the G/Q40 sedan, it debuted at the 2013 North American International Auto Show and went on sale in North America in the third quarter ...
since 2014.
M270 engine
M270 DE16 LA R
75 kW version
* 2015–2018
W176 A160
* 2015–2018
W246 B160
90 kW version
* 2011–2018
W246 B180
* 2012–2018
W176 A180
* 2013–2019
C117 CLA180
* 2015–2019
X156 GLA180
M270 DE16 LA
* 2011–2018
W246 B200
* 2012–2018
W176 A200
* 2013–2019
C117 CLA200
* 2014–2019
X156 GLA200
* 2014-2018
W205 C180
* 2017-2019
W213 E180
M270 DE20 LA
115 kW version
* 2013–2018
W246 B200 Natural Gas Drive
135 kW version
* 2013–2018
W246 B220 4MATIC
* 2014–2018
W176 A220 4MATIC
* 2016–2018
C117 CLA220 4MATIC
155 kW version
* 2012–2018
W176 A250
* 2012–2018
W246 B250
* 2013–2019
C117 CLA250
* 2013–2019
X156 GLA250
* 2015–2019
Infiniti Q30
The Infiniti Q30 is a subcompact executive car built and sold by Nissan's Infiniti luxury brand between 2016 and 2019. The Q30 is built on the third-generation Mercedes-Benz A-Class platform to create a small, premium hatchback. The Q30 is a res ...
* 2016–2019
Infiniti QX30
The Infiniti QX30 is a subcompact luxury crossover SUV manufactured and marketed by Nissan's Infiniti luxury brand. It is heavily based on the Q30 hatchback with modifications mainly in its ride height in order to be marketed as a crossover. Both ...
160 kW version
* 2015–2018
W176 A250 Sport
* 2015–2019
C117 CLA250 Sport
M274 engine
M274 DE16 LA
95 kW version
* 2015–2019
W205 C160
115 kW version
* 2012–2013
W204 C180
*2014–2019
W205 C180
* 2013–2016
W212 E180
M274 DE20 LA
115 kW version
* 2013–2016
W212 E200 Natural Gas Drive
135 kW version
* 2013–2016
W212 E200
* 2013–2016
X204 GLK200
* 2014–2018
W205 C200
* 2015–2020
R172 SLK/SLC200
* 2016–present
W213 E200
155 kW version
* 2013–2016
W212 E250
* 2013–2016
X204 GLK250
*2016–2019
X253 GLC250 4MATIC
* 2014–2018
W205 C250
* 2015–2018
W205 C350e
*2018–present
W205 C300e
* 2015–2019
V37 Q50/
Nissan Skyline
The is a brand of automobile originally produced by the Prince Motor Company starting in 1957, and then by Nissan after the two companies merged in 1967. After the merger, the Skyline and its larger counterpart, the Nissan Gloria, were sold in ...
(2014-2019; 200GT-t DBA-ZV37/DBA-YV37)
* 2016–2018
W213 E250
* 2016–2018
W213 E350e
*2018–present
W213 E300e
* 2015–2019
X253 GLC350e 4MATIC
*2019–present
X253 GLC300e 4MATIC
* 2016–present
Mercedes-Benz V-Class
The Mercedes-Benz Vito is a mid-sized light commercial vehicle (LCV) produced by Mercedes-Benz, available as a panel van, chassis cab, or multi-purpose vehicle (MPV), carrying cargo or up to eight passengers. In the Mercedes-Benz van lineup, it i ...
(Chinese market; known as the M274 920)
* 2016-2023 Mercedes-Benz Metris (W447)
* 2016–present
CV37 Q60
* 2015–2019
Y51 Q70
180 kW version
* 2015–2018
W205 C300
* 2015–2018
W213 E300
* 2015–2019
R172 SLC300
* 2015–2019
X253 GLC300 / GLC300 4MATIC
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