Mercedes-Benz

R-ClassEngines for Sale —Used & Reconditioned

Every engine. 2005–2017.

3 engine families across the W251 — verified fitment by registration, fixed prices, UK delivery.

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12-Month Warranty

Unlimited mileage on recon

Verified Fitment

Checked by registration

UK Nationwide Delivery

Fast & secure, 2-4 days

14-Day Returns

Uninstalled, full refund

Featured R-Class Engines in Stock

Ready-stock units with fixed, listed prices.

UsedMercedes OM642 3.0 V6 Diesel Engine

Mercedes OM642 3.0 V6 Diesel EngineR-Class W251 (R320/350 CDI)

£1,995

In stock, ready to ship

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UsedMercedes M272 2.8/3.5 Petrol Engine

Mercedes M272 2.8/3.5 Petrol EngineR-Class W251 (R280/350)

£3,150

In stock, ready to ship

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UsedMercedes M273 5.0 V8 Petrol Engine

Mercedes M273 5.0 V8 Petrol EngineR-Class W251 (R500)

£3,995

In stock, ready to ship

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All 3 Engine Families for Mercedes-Benz R-Class

Select your generation to see compatible engines.

R320/350 CDI

OM642 · 2005 – 2013

Diesel
224 – 265 PSView engine

R280/350

M272 · 2005 – 2010

Petrol
231 – 272 PSView engine

R500

M273 · 2006 – 2010

Petrol

3 engines — scroll for more

R-Class Engine Price Guide

Starting prices from the current engine-family data.

The price on each published listing is the price you pay.

Used or Reconditioned

R-Class Engines Through the Generations

W251

W251 2005–2017

ran M272/M273 petrol V8s and OM642 diesel, sharing its engine range directly with contemporary M-Class and S-Class of the same era. A genuinely low-UK-volume model throughout its production run.

R-Class Engine Buying FAQs

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3 confirmed engine families, shared with contemporary M-Class/GLE and S-Class of the same era.

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Use the registration checker on this page — this is a genuinely low-volume model in the UK, so cross-referencing the equivalent-era M-Class/GLE is a useful sanity check.

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Used is the standard choice given the shared-parc supply with M-Class/GLE and S-Class of the same era.

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Reconditioned engines carry a 12-month, unlimited-mileage warranty on internal mechanical components. UK mainland delivery by kerbside pallet, typically 2–4 working days, with 14-day uninstalled returns.

Related Mercedes-Benz Models

GLE (M-Class, shares OM642/M272/M273 for the same era)GLS (GL-Class, shares OM642/M273)All engines