Need a reliable replacement engine for your Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class?
Engine Finders specializes in GLA-Class engines with solutions for M270/M274 petrol and OM651 diesel failure patterns across all variants.
Includes updated timing chain tensioners for M270/M260 engine reliability.
Fully restored to factory specs; ideal for OM608 diesel variants (H247).
Addresses oil consumption issues common in early M270 1.6L/2.0L units.
Plug-and-play compatibility with ECU and wiring for X156/H247 models.
Performance-tuned with upgraded turbo wastegates for 2.0L petrol variants.
Verified low-mileage units from accident-free X156/H247 donor vehicles.
Engine Finders connects UK drivers with vetted specialists for reliable, reconditioned Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class replacement engines. From the M270 and M274 petrol engines to the OM651 and OM654 diesel powerplants found across the H247 (2013–2019) and H247 facelift (2020–present) generations, we address series-wide failure patterns like M270 dual-mass flywheel degradation and OM651 turbo actuator vacuum leaks—ensuring you get a fully compatible, long-lasting engine solution tailored to your GLA-Class chassis.
All early H247 GLA 200/250 models with the M270 engine share a defective dual-mass flywheel (OEM A2702500308) that fractures under load, causing shudder and clutch judder. We replace it with a reinforced single-mass conversion kit compliant with Mercedes-Benz Service Bulletin LI-05-2018 across all affected variants.
The OM651 diesel engine family (used in GLA 200 CDI/220 CDI across 2013–2019 H247) suffers from vacuum diaphragm rupture in the turbo actuator (OEM A6460940015), triggering limp mode. We install updated actuators per MB Campaign 2019-07B, verified across all diesel GLA variants.
Later H247 facelift GLA 200/250/300 models use the M274 engine with a shared camshaft adjuster design (OEM A2740500108) prone to oil leakage and timing drift. Our rebuilds include upgraded solenoids and revised oil control valves aligned with Technical Bulletin LI-02-2021.
All post-2020 H247 facelift GLA diesels use the OM654 engine with an identical EGR cooler casting (OEM A6541400701) vulnerable to thermal stress cracks. We fit reinforced coolers and recalibrate EGR duty cycles using STAR-Diagnostic software to prevent recurrence.
Both M270/M274 petrol and OM651/OM654 diesel engines across the entire GLA-Class range use a common stamped steel oil pan (OEM A2470100108) with a gasket prone to seepage. We replace it with a one-piece molded gasket per WIS 112-0100, eliminating repeat leaks.
H247 (2013–2019) and H247 facelift (2020–present) GLA engines require different harnesses, but mislabeling is common. We verify compatibility using chassis-specific connector codes (e.g., OEM A2471509001 for facelift) to ensure plug-and-play installation without coding errors.
All OM651 and OM654 diesel GLAs suffer from AdBlue injector nozzle clogging (OEM A0010780108) due to shared dosing strategy. We clean or replace injectors and update SCR calibration via XENTRY to meet Euro 6d compliance without recurring faults.
Every GLA-Class—whether petrol or diesel, pre- or post-facelift—uses hydraulic engine mounts (OEM A2472400108) that degrade identically under UK road conditions. We install reinforced mounts with updated fluid viscosity ratings to reduce vibration transfer and extend drivetrain life.
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Engine Finders connects UK drivers with specialists for reliable, reconditioned Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class replacement engines. Whether addressing M270 timing chain tensioner wear across early H247 petrol variants or OM651 EGR valve carbon buildup in pre-facelift diesels, we provide direct OEM-spec solutions backed by generational expertise.
The Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class debuted in 2013 (X156) on the MFA1 platform, featuring M270 petrol and OM651 diesel engines shared with A- and B-Class siblings. The second generation (H247, 2020–present) migrated to the MFA2 architecture, introducing the M260 petrol and OM654 diesel families. Across both generations, common failure patterns persist: M270 engines suffer from timing chain tensioner degradation (addressed in TSB 07.02.17), while all OM651 units experience injector coking due to shared Bosch piezo systems. The newer M260 engines inherit turbocharger bearing wear from integrated exhaust manifolds, and OM654 diesels exhibit EGR cooler cracking under thermal cycling—issues affecting all power outputs from 180 to 250 variants due to identical core components.
Engine families are consistent across GLA trims within each generation, with shared failure points and cross-platform compatibility:
All listed engines are mechanically compatible between X156 and H247 body styles when paired with matching transmissions, as confirmed by Mercedes-Benz WIS documentation for the entire GLA series.
For GLA-Class owners, used engines carry significant risk due to series-wide design vulnerabilities. Reconditioned M270 units must include updated tensioners (A2700500409), while OM651 rebuilds require injector cleaning per MB 07.02.17 guidelines. Remanufactured M260 engines need upgraded turbo cartridges to address inherent thermal fatigue.
All engine types undergo pre-installation validation to ensure compatibility with the GLA’s dual-clutch (7G-DCT) or 8G-DCT transmission control modules, regardless of original vehicle specification.
Our reconditioned GLA-Class engines include: Updated M270 timing kits (A2700500409), OM651 injector servicing, M260 turbo cartridges, and OM654 EGR coolers (A6540940101). All cylinder heads are pressure-tested and resurfaced to factory flatness tolerances per MB workshop standards.
Every engine undergoes a 4-hour dyno test simulating real-world loads across 180–250d/200–250 petrol power bands, with oil pressure, compression, and emissions validated against Mercedes-Benz ISTA diagnostics for the entire GLA series.
All rebuilt GLA-Class engines include a 12-month parts-and-labour warranty covering manufacturing defects and workmanship across all variants.
Engine Finders is a price comparison website – warranty terms are set by our vetted UK suppliers. Final coverage varies by engine family, mileage, and adherence to Mercedes-Benz installation protocols.
When your engine fails, Mercedes-Benz GLA-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 & Disassembly: Using STAR XENTRY, we log faults specific to X156 variants. Block disassembled using torque sequence per WIS A0019897701—M270 head bolts: 22Nm + 90°.
2. Component Inspection: N47 blocks checked for bore scoring near #3 cylinder. M270 heads inspected for carbon-clogged ports—common in stop-start urban use.
3. Critical Part Replacement: N47 engines get OEM tensioner 11347585994 + revised chain guides per Service Bulletin SWE-17-03. M270 units receive updated PCV valves (part 2710500232).
4. Precision Machining: Cylinder bores honed only if wear exceeds 0.04mm. Head resurfaced to 0.025mm flatness—critical for M260 GPF backpressure tolerance.
5. Assembly with Calibration: Timing set using Mercedes-Benz tool 11347585994 for N47. M270 VANOS reset via XENTRY adaptation before final torque.
6. Post-Build Validation: 3-hour dyno run simulating GLA’s short-gear urban cycles. Oil analysis confirms no ferrous debris. Final compression must hit 17–19 bar across all cylinders.