Mercedes-Benz A-Class A 250 (W176) Engine Replacement - M270.920 2.0 Turbo Engines

Mercedes-Benz A-Class A 250 (W176) Engines for Sale | Engine Finders

If you're looking for a reconditioned Mercedes-Benz A-Class A 250 (W176) engine, a rebuilt M270.920 unit, or simply a reliable replacement for a worn-out Mercedes-Benz A-Class A 250 (W176) A 250 (W176) engine, you're in the right place. The W176 A 250, built from 2012 to 2018, uses the M270.920, a turbocharged 1,991 cc four-cylinder rated at 211 PS, with Sport revisions reaching 218 PS. It is the highest-output regular petrol engine of the first-generation A-Class below the AMG A 45, and the evidence for this fitment is verified. Owners searching for an 'A250 Mercedes engine' should note that the W177 generation uses a different engine entirely. Engine Finders matches UK buyers searching for 'M270.920 engine for sale', 'reconditioned M270.920 price' or 'Mercedes-Benz A-Class A 250 (W176) engine replacement cost' with vetted suppliers who carry the correct unit for your exact car — supply-only or supply-and-fit, used or professionally reconditioned, whichever suits your budget and timeline.

Mercedes-Benz A-Class A 250 (W176) Replacement Engines

A replacement M270.920 engine for the Mercedes-Benz A-Class A 250 (W176) is a significant purchase, so getting the exact code right matters more than the badge on the boot. The M270.920 is the larger 2.0-litre member of the M270 family that also includes the 1.6-litre M270.910 used in the A 180 and A 200. The higher output adds turbocharger and thermal load, so standard and Sport versions, and 4MATIC cars, can differ in ancillaries; a VIN check is needed to match those, and a supplier who quotes without asking for it is guessing. Whether you call it a rebuilt engine, a remanufactured unit, or a reconditioned replacement, the work involved is broadly the same: a full strip-down, inspection against factory tolerances, replacement of wear parts, and bench testing before it's fitted or dispatched to you.

A 250 (W176) Models & Engine Codes

The Mercedes-Benz A-Class A 250 (W176) uses the M270.920 (2.0-litre four-cylinder (1,991 cc), Petrol turbo), fitted to A-Class A 250 (W176), standard and Sport across 2012 to 2018. The M270.920 is shared with the CLA 250 of the C117 generation and other 250-badged compact models, each at its own rating. The W177 A 250 moved to the M260.920, a related but different engine, so it is not a substitute. Before ordering any used, reconditioned or rebuilt unit, confirm this code from your V5C or the number stamped on the engine block itself — the same badge can sometimes cover more than one engine across a model's production run, and getting this step right avoids an expensive mismatch.

Buy Used and Second-Hand Mercedes-Benz A-Class A 250 (W176) Engines

Used M270.920 engines do come up for sale in the UK, generally sourced from donor or written-off Mercedes-Benz A-Class A 250 (W176) cars. A used engine can look like the cheaper option at first glance, but once you've accounted for inspection, gaskets, ancillaries and the lack of a meaningful warranty, a professionally reconditioned or remanufactured M270.920 unit is often the better value over the life of the car.

Mercedes-Benz A-Class A 250 (W176) Engines in Stock

We work with a UK-wide network of suppliers who carry reconditioned, rebuilt and remanufactured M270.920 engines for the Mercedes-Benz A-Class A 250 (W176), along with used units where buyers prefer that route. Give us your registration and we'll confirm current stock, typical lead times, and whether supply-only or supply-and-fit makes more sense for your situation.

Warranty for Replacement Mercedes-Benz A-Class A 250 (W176) Engines

Warranty terms for a replacement M270.920 engine are set individually by the supplier we match you with — typically around 12 months on a reconditioned or remanufactured unit. £2,100 is a provisional same-family reference (A-Class M270 average), not a management-approved price. Output is 211 PS, with Sport revisions reaching 218 PS. Always get the warranty length, what it covers, and the VAT and fitting basis confirmed in writing before you commit.

Mercedes-Benz A-Class A 250 (W176) M270.920 Engine Problems & What to Check Before Buying

M270 timing-chain, tensioner and variable-valve-timing wear is documented at family level, and we publish it at that level only. We make no variant-specific failure claim for the A 250 without evidence: ask your supplier what was inspected and renewed, whether the turbocharger and ancillaries are included, and what the warranty covers. We note this as general background for anyone researching a M270.920 replacement, not as a confirmed finding for any specific car — ask your supplier what inspection was carried out on the unit you're being quoted, and whether known wear points for this engine family were addressed during the rebuild.

What's Included in a Reconditioned Mercedes-Benz A-Class A 250 (W176) M270.920 Engine

A genuine reconditioned or remanufactured M270.920 unit should include a full strip, clean and inspection against factory tolerances, replacement of gaskets, seals and wear items, and a bench test before it leaves the workshop. What's not always included — ancillaries like the turbo, injectors or auxiliary belt components, and whether the price is supply-only or supply-and-fit — varies by supplier, so ask for this in writing alongside your M270.920 engine quote rather than assuming it's covered.