Mercedes-Benz M275

The Mercedes-Benz M275 (and similar M285) engine is a twin-turbocharged and intercooled, all-aluminium, 60° V12 automobile piston engine family used in the 2000s to the 2010s. It is loosely based on the M137 naturally aspirated V12 sold between 1998 and 2002, and retains its SOHC, 3 valves per cylinder, twin- spark ignition layout, but differs with the addition of structural reinforcements to the engine block for improved rigidity which in turn yields greater reliability. Several variations of the M275 V12 Bi-turbo engine have powered many top-of-the-range Mercedes-Benz and Maybach models since 2003.

M275

Bore and stroke is giving a displacement of . Power output ranges from to at 5000 rpm and to of torque at 1800–3500 rpm.

Applications:
* 2003–2013 S 600
* 2003–2014 CL 600
* 2003–2011 SL 600

M275 AMG

The M275 AMG is a version, with boost pressure reaching at maximum, and uses air-to-liquid intercoolers. Bore and stroke are increased to . Output is or later at 4800–5100 rpm with of torque at 2000–4000 rpm. It uses an ECI ignition system for the two spark plugs per cylinder, which helps with combustion and to support Ionic current measurement function sequence. The top of the range variant fitted in the SL 65 AMG Black Series, which is equipped with 12% larger turbochargers, generates at 4800–5400 rpm and of torque at 2200–4200 rpm. However, due to the torque abundance to power the rear wheels, the SL65 Black is still limited to .

Applications:
* 2004–2013 S 65 AMG
* 2004–2014 CL 65 AMG
* 2004–2011 SL 65 AMG
* 2012-2015 G 65 AMG
* 2005 Maybach Exelero
* 2007 Stola Phalcon
* 2005–2012 Maybach 57 and 62 "S" trims
*2006 Fisker Tramonto V12
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*2005 Laraki Fulgura V12

M285/M285 AMG

The M285 and his AMG version of this engine built in Stuttgart, Germany specifically for Maybach badged products. Bore and stroke is . Output is from at 5250 rpm with of torque at 2300-3000 rpm to 463 kW (630 PS; 621 hp) at 5250 rpm with 1000 N·m (764 lb·ft). The cylinders are lined with silicon/aluminium, and uses fracture-split forged steel connecting rods.

Spanish supercar manufacturer Tramontana uses a 5.5-liter, twin-turbocharged M285 AMG engine in its cars.  On the top model Tramontana XTR, it produces 653 kW (888 PS; 881 hp) and 1,100 N·m (809 lb·ft).  In 2015, the public will be presented a deforced model Tramontana S with a capacity of 580 hp.

Applications:
* 2003–2012 Maybach 57 and 62
*2011 Maybach 57S Coupe Xenatec
*2005 Tramontana
*2009 Tramontana R
*2013 Tramontana XTR
*2015 Tramontana S
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M158

The M158 is a version based on the M275. The engine uses smaller twin scroll type turbos (for reduced turbo-lag), a bespoke Bosch ECU, a modified intercooler configuration, and dry sump lubrication. It produces at 5800 rpm and of torque at 2250-4500 rpm. AMG builds this engine specifically for Pagani Automobili for use in the Huayra supercar. Later in BC model, M158 makes and . The Imola variant of the Huayra uses a version of the M158 producing and . The engine is mated to a new 7-speed electrohydraulic automated manual gearbox designed and built by XTrac.

Applications:
* 2012–present Pagani Huayra

M279 (Successor)

In 2012, Mercedes-Benz delivered all the rights of V12 engine development to AMG for future V12-model vehicles. Starting the 2014 model year, M279 has been extensively redesigned and updated their top-of-the-range V12 engine to better conform to increasing emission standards in Europe and the United States. Despite the basic design being more than 16 years old ( M137), the new engine has enough modifications and sporting character that the engineers felt it warranted a new engine designation. According to Mercedes-Benz, the most important features of the new engine are:

- Increased displacement to
- New forged pistons and forged crankshaft in high-grade quenched, tempered steel
- New Engine Control Unit
- New Ignition system
- New Camshafts
- Hollow-stem sodium outlet valves
- Low-temperature cooling-water circulation system with separate expansion reservoir.

With these modifications and the addition of Mercedes-Benz's 7G-Tronic transmission on the V12 models, it is estimated that fuel economy will rise about 21% on the European cycle for the large-bodied Mercedes vehicles. Power is now at and torque figures stay the same as the predecessor at .

Applications:
* 2014–2020 S 600, S 600 Maybach and Maybach Pullman

M279 AMG

The M279 AMG is based on the new and comprehensively revised M279 engine series, specially tuned for AMG 65 and Maybach 650 models. In addition to that engine's updates from the previous M275, M279 utilizes new turbochargers with an increased spiral cross-section, new exhaust manifolds, new wastegate ducts, and new cylinder heads with optimized flow characteristics to increase the engine output to and still of torque. The multi-spark ignition with twelve double ignition coils and a new higher performing engine management system not only results in smoother running, but also enables even more effective combustion. The effects of this is a reduction of exhaust emissions, which is also due in large extent to the optimized catalytic converter system. The newly developed AMG sports exhaust system, which has a pipe layout with enhanced flow characteristics and only equipped in the AMG models, is lighter as a result of a reduction in the wall thickness. For the first time in a Mercedes-Benz passenger vehicle, the V12 is mated to a 4MATIC all-wheel-drive system in the 2021 Maybach S 680.

Applications:
* 2014–2019 AMG S 65
* 2017-2020 Maybach S 650 (Z222)
* 2015–2019 AMG S 65 Coupé/Cabriolet
* 2012–2019 AMG SL 65
* 2015–2018 AMG G 65
* 2017-2018 Maybach S 650 Cabriolet
* 2017-2018 Maybach G 650 Landaulet
* 2021-present Maybach S 680 (Z223)

See also

* List of Mercedes-Benz engines

References

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