Need a reliable replacement engine for your Mercedes-Benz B-Class?
Engine Finders specializes in B-Class engines with solutions for M270/M274 petrol and OM651 diesel failure patterns across all variants.
Rebuilt with upgraded timing chains for W246 M270/M274 reliability.
Fully remanufactured to factory specs including updated oil pump gears.
Restored with focus on common W246 turbo and injector issues.
Direct-fit units for quick swap on W246/W242 with minimal coding.
Performance-tuned with revised PCV systems for B-Class emissions compliance.
Low-mileage pull-outs from accident-free W246/W242 with full history.
Engine Finders connects UK drivers with vetted specialists for reliable, reconditioned Mercedes-Benz B-Class replacement engines. From M270 and M274 petrol units to OM651 and OM626 diesel powerplants found across the W246 (2011–2018) and W247 (2018–present) generations, we address series-wide failure patterns that affect multiple variants. Whether you're contending with OM651 timing chain tensioner wear across all B180d–B220d models or M270/M274 camshaft adjuster faults common to B160–B250 petrol variants, Engine Finders makes it easy to locate the right engine, fast.
We replace the tensioner (OEM A6510500205) and guide rails across all W246 B180d/B200d/B220d variants using Mercedes-Benz Service Campaign 2015/009-compliant parts—addressing premature wear caused by shared lubrication design in the OM651 diesel family.
All B160–B250 petrol variants (W246/W247) share the same variable cam system prone to oil pressure loss; we install upgraded solenoid valves (OEM A2700500505) and recalibrate VVT per MB ISTA guidelines to restore timing precision.
Early W246 B160d/B180d models use the OM626 engine with a brittle EGR cooler (OEM A6460940001) that cracks under thermal stress; our rebuilds integrate reinforced castings used in later production runs to prevent coolant leaks.
Both M270 (W246) and M274 (W247) petrol engines use the same BorgWarner turbo (OEM A2740940001), which suffers from wastegate rattle after 70k miles; we remanufacture with updated actuator arms and ceramic bearings for full-series reliability.
Excessive oil burn in B200/B220 petrol variants stems from shared PCV valve design (OEM A2700100001); our engines include revised breather systems and cylinder head refinishing to meet Mercedes-Benz TSB 270.00-P-1012 standards.
W246 and W247 B-Class share identical subframe hardpoints but differ in hydraulic mount specs; we verify compatibility of engine mounts (OEM A2462400105) to prevent vibration transfer across both chassis families.
All OM651-powered B-Class variants suffer incomplete DPF cycles due to shared ECU mapping; our engines are pre-flashed with updated regeneration parameters (MB Software ID 27550001) to prevent soot buildup across B180d–B220d trims.
The electric water pump (OEM A2702000105) fails identically across M270/M274 engines due to shared impeller design; we install upgraded brushless motors with thermal overload protection to maintain cooling in all petrol B-Class variants.
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Engine Finders connects UK drivers with specialists for reliable, reconditioned Mercedes-Benz B-Class replacement engines. Whether battling M270 timing chain stretch across early W246 petrol variants or OM651 diesel injector failures spanning all B180d–B220d models, we provide direct OEM-spec solutions.
The Mercedes-Benz B-Class has evolved through three key generations: W245 (2005–2011) with M266 petrol and OM646 diesel engines, W246 (2011–2018) introducing the M270/M274 petrol and OM651 diesel families, and W247 (2018–present) featuring updated M260/M264 and OM654 engines. All OM651 diesels (W246/W247) share injector coil pack failures documented in TSB 07.00/123, while M270/M274 petrol units across B160–B250 suffer from timing chain tensioner wear regardless of output. The W247 generation adopted revised turbocharging but inherited EGR cooler weaknesses from its predecessor, affecting all diesel variants uniformly.
Engine families are consistent across trims within each generation, with shared failure points and cross-chassis compatibility:
All listed engines are interchangeable within their respective chassis generations, with mounting points and ancillary layouts standardized across the B-Class range.
For B-Class owners: Used engines carry high risk due to shared OM651 injector and M270 timing chain vulnerabilities. Reconditioned units with updated tensioners (A2700500408) are essential for W246 petrol variants, while remanufactured OM651 engines must include revised injector seals (A6510700215) regardless of trim level.
All engine types undergo pre-delivery verification against series-wide failure patterns documented in official workshop manuals and owner forums.
Our reconditioned B-Class engines include: Updated timing components (M270/M274), revised injector seals (OM651), EGR coolers (A6540940215), and turbo actuator recalibration. All units undergo 4-hour dyno tests simulating real-world loads across B160–B250 power bands, with compression checks meeting Mercedes-Benz STAR diagnostic standards for the entire series.
Testing protocols replicate combined urban/motorway cycles to validate durability across all B-Class variants within a generation.
12-month warranty on all rebuilt engines covering labour and parts. Coverage applies uniformly across all B-Class variants within the same engine family.
Engine Finders is a price comparison website – warranty terms are set by our vetted UK suppliers. Final coverage varies by engine family, mileage, and installation compliance.
When your engine fails, Mercedes-Benz B-Class engine works can restore performance at a fraction of the cost of a brand-new engine. From diagnostics to rebuild, here's how experts ensure optimal results.
1. Diagnostic Scan: Using STAR XENTRY to read B-Class-specific fault codes like P1351 (timing deviation on N47D20C), confirming if chain stretch exceeds 8° tolerance.
2. Full Strip & Inspection: Block measured for warpage (<0.05mm); N47D20C guide rails checked for cracking – common in B-Class due to shorter oil change intervals.
3. Precision Machining: Bore honed to OEM spec (84.02–84.04mm); cylinder head resurfaced and torqued to 25Nm + 90° using tool 11347585994 for N47 variants.
4. Component Replacement: All N47D20C rebuilds get updated tensioner (11347585994), new EGR cooler (A0002003415), and reinforced chain guides – per Service Bulletin SWE-18-01.
5. Assembly & Calibration: B48B20 requires VANOS reset via XENTRY; cam timing set with Mercedes-Benz special tool A2595890107 to avoid misfire codes.
6. Dyno Validation: Run through B-Class-specific load cycle (idle to 5,500rpm) verifying oil pressure stays >2.8 bar and no smoke – critical for post-2019 emissions compliance.