Mercedes-Benz

S-ClassEngines for Sale —Used & Reconditioned

Every engine. Every generation. 1998–Present.

14 engine families across W220 to W223 — 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 S-Class Engines in Stock

Ready-stock units with fixed, listed prices.

UsedMercedes OM656 3.0 Diesel Engine

Mercedes OM656 3.0 Diesel EngineS-Class W222/W223 (S350d–S400d)

£3,800

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UsedMercedes M256 3.0 Turbo Petrol Engine

Mercedes M256 3.0 Turbo Petrol EngineS-Class W223 (S450/S500)

£4,200

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UsedMercedes M278 4.7 V8 Petrol Engine

Mercedes M278 4.7 V8 Petrol EngineS-Class W221/W222 (S500/S550)

£4,750

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ReconditionedMercedes M176 4.0 Twin-Turbo V8 Engine

Mercedes M176 4.0 Twin-Turbo V8 EngineS-Class W222/W223 (S560/S580)

£6,200

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ReconditionedMercedes-AMG M177 4.0 Twin-Turbo V8 Engine

Mercedes-AMG M177 4.0 Twin-Turbo V8 EngineS-Class W222/W223 (S63 AMG)

£9,250

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ReconditionedMercedes M279 6.0 V12 Engine

Mercedes M279 6.0 V12 EngineS-Class W221/W222 (S600/S65 AMG)

£11,500

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All 14 Engine Families for Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Select your generation to see compatible engines.

S320 CDI–S400 CDI (W220/W221)

OM613/648 · 1998 – 2013

Diesel
197 – 250 PSComing soon

S320 CDI (W220, legacy)

OM628/629 · 1998 – 2005

Diesel

S280–S430 (W220)

M112 · 1998 – 2005

Petrol
204 – 279 PSView engine

S430–S500 (W220/W221)

M113 · 1998 – 2009

Petrol
279 – 388 PSComing soon

S600/S65 AMG (W220/W221)

M275/M279 (legacy V12) · 2000 – 2013

Petrol
500 – 630 PSView engine

S320 CDI (W221)

OM642 · 2005 – 2013

Diesel

S450/S500 (W221)

M273 · 2005 – 2013

Petrol
340 – 388 PSView engine

S63 AMG (W221)

M157 · 2010 – 2013

Petrol

S400–S550 (W221/W222)

M278 · 2010 – 2020

Petrol
306 – 455 PSView engine

S600/S65 AMG (W222, current V12)

M279 · 2013 – 2020

Petrol
530 – 630 PSComing soon

S250 CDI (W222)

OM651 · 2013 – 2017

Diesel

S450–S580 (W223)

M256 · 2020 – Present

Petrol
367 – 435 PSView engine

S350d–S400d (W222/W223)

OM656 · 2017 – Present

Diesel
286 – 367 PSView engine

S560/S580 (W222/W223)

M176 · 2017 – Present

Petrol
469 – 630 PSView engine

S63 AMG (W222/W223)

M177 · 2018 – Present

Petrol
612 – 802 PS systemView engine

15 engines — scroll for more

S-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

S-Class Engines Through the Generations

W220

W220 1998–2005) to W221 (2005–2013

legacy OM613/M112/M113 through to the M275 V12 and M273 V8. W222 (2013–2020): introduced the current M256/M176/M279 and M278 architecture, alongside OM651/OM656 diesel. W223 (2020–Present): current M256 straight-six, OM656 diesel, and M176/M177 V8 pairing — the V12 M279 was discontinued at this generation as BMW-style flagship architecture consolidation occurred across the segment.

S-Class Engine Buying FAQs

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14 confirmed engine families across four generations, spanning legacy inline-diesel and V8 architecture through to the current M256/M176/M177 range and, in earlier generations, a genuine V12 flagship.

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Use the registration checker on this page — chassis code (W220/W221/W222/W223) is the clearest first filter.

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Standard diesel/petrol applications favour used. V8/V12 flagship applications favour reconditioned given complexity and vehicle value.

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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.

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