Mercedes OM 605 engine
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The 2.5-liter 5-cylinder in-line Mercedes OM 605 engine was assembled from 1993 to 2001 and installed on several very popular concern models, such as W124, W202, W210. This power unit was offered in an atmospheric version with 113 hp. and turbocharged 150 hp
The R5 range also includes diesels: OM617, OM602, OM612 and OM647.
Technical characteristics of the engine Mercedes OM605 2.5 liters
| Exact volume | 2497 cm³ |
| Supply system | fore camera |
| Internal combustion engine power | 113 hp |
| Torque | 170 Nm |
| Cylinder block | cast iron R5 |
| Block head | aluminum 20v |
| Bore | 87 mm |
| Piston stroke | 84 mm |
| Compression ratio | 22 |
| Features of the internal combustion engine | no |
| Hydraulic compensators | Yes |
| Timing drive | chain |
| Phase regulator | no |
| Turbocharging | no |
| What kind of oil to pour | 6.5 liters 5W-40 |
| fuel type | diesel |
| Environmental class | EURO 2/3 |
| Approximate resource | 400 000 km |
| Exact volume | 2497 cm³ |
| Supply system | fore camera |
| Internal combustion engine power | 150 hp |
| Torque | 280 Nm |
| Cylinder block | cast iron R5 |
| Block head | aluminum 20v |
| Bore | 87 mm |
| Piston stroke | 84 mm |
| Compression ratio | 22 |
| Features of the internal combustion engine | no |
| Hydraulic compensators | Yes |
| Timing drive | chain |
| Phase regulator | no |
| Turbocharging | Yes |
| What kind of oil to pour | 6.5 liters 5W-40 |
| fuel type | diesel |
| Environmental class | EURO 2/3 |
| Approximate resource | 350 000 km |
The weight of the OM605 motor according to the catalog is 215 kg
Engine number OM605 is located in front, at the junction with the head
Fuel consumption of internal combustion engine Mercedes OM 605
On the example of a 250 Mercedes C1999 TD with a manual transmission:
| City | 9.4 liters |
| Track | 5.3 liters |
| Mixed | 7.3 liters |
Which cars were equipped with the OM605 2.5 l engine
| C-Class W202 | 1993 – 2001 |
| E Class W124 | 1993 – 1996 |
| E Class W210 | 1995 – 1999 |
Disadvantages, breakdowns and problems of OM605
Increased vibrations in the operation of the motor negatively affect the resource of its supports
The timing chain does not last very long, it can stretch on a run of 200 thousand km
This diesel is afraid of overheating, from which the aluminum cylinder head can simply burst
Shrinking quick couplers contribute to the airing of the fuel system
Hydraulic lifters often fail due to the use of low-quality oil.
