Mercedes-Benz M176 4.0 V8 Biturbo Engine
Used & Reconditioned for Sale
M176.980, M176 DE40 AL, Mercedes 4.0 V8 Biturbo
Displacement
Fuel
Production
Fits S-Class, G-Class, GLE and more — verified fitment by registration, fixed prices, UK delivery.
Displacement
Fuel
Production
Configuration
Applications
Verified Fitment
Checked by registration
12-Month Warranty
On reconditioned units
UK Nationwide Delivery
2-4 working days
14-Day Returns
Uninstalled, full refund
Buy a M176 Engine for Your Vehicle
The M176 4.0 V8 biturbo is Mercedes' flagship petrol V8, fitted to the S‑Class, G‑Class, GLE, GLS, and SL. We offer 4 configured application groups — each priced for its specific vehicle and supplied used or reconditioned with UK delivery.
S-Class & Maybach
S 560/S 580, Maybach S 560/S 580, Coupé & Cabriolet
5995
Coming soonG-Class
G 500/G 550, W463 & W463A, 2015–present
4495
Coming soonGLE/GLS SUV
GLE 580, GLS 580, Maybach GLS 600, 2019–present
5295
Coming soonSL & CLS
SL 55 (R232), CLS 450 (C257 — pending verification)
5750
Coming soonFull M176 Compatibility
Every row below links to a dedicated unit page. Use the registration checker on any listing to confirm fitment for your specific vehicle before ordering.
| Model | Chassis | Variants | Years | Config. | Unit page |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S-Class | W222/V222/X222 | S 560, S 560 4MATIC, Maybach S 560 | 2017–2020 | Longitudinal | Coming soon |
| S-Class | W223/V223 | S 580, S 580 4MATIC, Maybach S 580 | 2020–present | Longitudinal | Coming soon |
| S-Class Coupé | C217 | S 560 Coupé | 2017–2020 | Longitudinal | Coming soon |
| S-Class Cabriolet | A217 | S 560 Cabriolet | 2017–2020 | Longitudinal | Coming soon |
| G-Class | W463 | G 500, G 550 | 2015–2018 | Longitudinal | Coming soon |
| G-Class | W463A | G 500 | 2018–present | Longitudinal | Coming soon |
| GLE | W167 | GLE 580 4MATIC | 2019–present | Longitudinal | Coming soon |
| GLS | X167 | GLS 580 4MATIC, Maybach GLS 600 | 2019–present | Longitudinal | Coming soon |
| SL | R232 | SL 55 | 2021–present | Longitudinal | Coming soon |
| CLS | C257 | CLS 450 | 2018–present | Longitudinal | Coming soon |
Confirm your exact specification with the registration checker above.
M176 Engine Prices
Our M176 engines are priced by application group. Used units offer strong value for G‑Class applications; reconditioned units are recommended for S‑Class, GLE/GLS, and SL where the donor parc is thinner. All prices are current lowest listed prices.
| Application | Used from | Reconditioned from |
|---|---|---|
| S-Class & Maybach | £5,995 | £7,500 |
| G-Class | £4,495 | £6,500 |
| GLE/GLS SUV | £5,295 | £7,000 |
| SL & CLS | £5,750 | £7,750 |
Prices shown are current lowest listed prices and update as stock changes. The price on each listing is the price you pay — no hidden fees at checkout.
What You Get with a M176 Engine
What You Get with a M176 Engine
What's included
Not included
Used or reconditioned?
Used units are most viable for G-Class applications given the established aftermarket and longer production run; for S-Class, GLE/GLS, and SL applications, reconditioned units are more commonly selected given higher vehicle values and limited used donor parc. The M176 4.0 V8 biturbo is Mercedes' flagship petrol V8, fitted to the S-Class, G-Class, GLE, GLS, and SL. Replacement demand is driven by timing chain stretch, cylinder bore wear, and camshaft issues on higher-mileage examples. A prepared M176 unit addresses these wear points with updated timing components and head gaskets as standard.
M176 Engine Buying FAQs
Answers to common fitment, condition, warranty and delivery questions.
A:The M176 4.0 V8 biturbo is fitted to Mercedes-Benz S-Class (S560, S580 including Maybach), G-Class (G500/G550), GLE (GLE 580), GLS (GLS 580 including Maybach GLS 600), and SL (SL 55).
A:M176 is the luxury-tuned variant for non-AMG models (S-Class, G-Class, GLE/GLS); M177 is the AMG performance variant (C63, E63, G63); M178 is the sports car variant with dry-sump lubrication (AMG GT).
A:Used units offer better value for G-Class applications where supply is established. For S-Class, GLE/GLS, and SL applications, reconditioned units are recommended due to higher vehicle values and known wear issues (timing chain, cylinder bore wear).
A:Check your V5C for engine code (M176 or M176.980), verify against the chassis codes listed (W222/V222/X222, W223/V223, W463/W463A, W167, X167, R232), and confirm with a registration-based compatibility check.
A:All units include 6–12 month warranty (depending on condition), UK nationwide palletised delivery, and a free compatibility check before dispatch.
Check M176 Fitment for Your Mercedes
Enter your registration to confirm fitment, choose your condition, and buy your M176 at the listed price — no hidden fees.