2008 MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class M271 DE18 AL (1.8L I4 supercharged, C200 Kompressor)/M272 E25 (2.5L V6, C280, some markets) (W204)
W204 / Sedan / Wagon / Coupe (select markets) / Global, primarily Europe, North America, Asia
M271 DE18 AL (1.8L I4 supercharged, C200 Kompressor)M272 E25 (2.5L V6, C280, some markets)M273 E35 (3.5L V6, C350)OM646 DE22 LA (2.2L I4 diesel, C220 CDI)OM651 DE22 LA (2.2L I4 diesel, introduced in later 2008 model year for some markets)Registro exacto de año/versiónGold
Engine identity
Oils and fluids
Service and parts data
Common and chronic problems
- Balance shaft chain wear on M272 V6 engines
- Supercharger belt wear on M271 engines
- Timing chain tensioner issues on early diesel engines
First checks
- Verify oil level and condition regularly
- Inspect timing chain tensioner on 2.5L V6
- Check supercharger belt condition on 1.8L Kompressor
Antes de cambiar piezas
- Save fault codes and freeze-frame data before clearing anything.
- Check engine oil, coolant and transmission fluid using the correct temperature and service procedure.
- Verify power, ground, connectors, hoses, leaks and live data before replacing expensive parts.
Important notes
- The W204 C-Class launched in 2007 for the 2008 model year in most markets.
- Engine availability and exact specs vary by market; diesel engines primarily for Europe and select markets.
- Oil capacity includes typical service-fill volume with filter change; check specific engine manuals for exact values.
- 7G-Tronic automatic introduced during the W204 lifecycle but may not be present on all 2008 global models.