Mercedes M279 Petrol Engine Manuals

The Mercedes-Benz M279 60° V12 petrol engine has a displacement of 6.0 L (5,980 cc) available in three versions M279 E60 LA 390 kW, 450 kW and 463 kW. Produced 2011-

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Mercedes Benz M279 Engine Introduction
Overview Manual: Describes engine components, operation, specs
Variations: M279, E60 LA (390 kW version), E60 LA (450 kW version), E60 LA (463 kW version)
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M279 Engine Technical Data

The M279 twin-turbocharged V12 engine was released in 2012 with the R231 SL65 AMG. Features include a single overhead camshafts with 3 valves per cylinder, port injection, larger turbochargers, changes to the valvetrain timing, and a new exhaust system for improved efficiency and emissions.

This Mercedes-AMG twin-turbocharged 6.0-liter V-12 engine can be found in the S65 (coupe, cabriolet, and sedan), the SL65 roadster, and the monster G65 SUV, and makes 621 horsepower with 738 lb.ft of torque.

Specifications

• Production 2012-
• Configuration 60° V12
• Displacement 6.0 L (5,980 cc)
• Cylinder bore 82.6 mm (3.25 in)
• Piston stroke 93 mm (3.66 in)
• Block material Aluminium alloy
• Head material Aluminium alloy
• Valvetrain SOHC 3 valves x cyl. with VVT
• Compression ratio 9.0:1
• Turbocharger Twin-turbo
• Power output 390-463 kW (530-630 PS; 523-621 hp)
• Torque output 830-1,000 Nm (612-738 lb-ft)

Versions and Applications

M279 E60 LA (390 kW version)

• 2014-present S600L (V222)
• 2015-2017 Maybach S600 (X222)
• 2016-2018 Maybach S600 Pullman (VV222)

M279 E60 LA (450 kW version)

• 2012-2015 G65 AMG (W463)

M279 E60 LA (463 kW version)

• 2012-2018 SL65 AMG (R231)
• 2014-present S65 AMG (C217)
• 2014-present S65 AMG L (V222)
• 2015-2018 G65 AMG (W463)
• 2016-present S65 AMG (A217)
• 2017-present Maybach S650, S680 (X222)
• 2018-present Maybach S650 Pullman, S680 Pullman (VV222)