OM642 3.0T Engine for Mercedes-Benz E350 / C350 CDI
The Mercedes-Benz OM642 is a 3.0-liter, 24-valve V6 diesel engine with a 72° bank angle. Produced between 2005 and 2021, this engine features common-rail direct injection and variable-geometry turbocharging technology; in its highest-performance configuration for the European market, it delivers a maximum power output of 195 kW (265 PS; 261 hp) and a peak torque of 620 N·m (457 lb·ft).
Description
Engine Specifications:
Displacement: 2,987 cc
Block / Cylinder Head: Aluminum alloy block with cast-iron cylinder liners (early models) / Aluminum alloy cylinder head
Bore x Stroke: 83 mm x 92 mm (3.27 in x 3.62 in)
Valve Train: Dual Overhead Camshafts (DOHC), 4 valves per cylinder
Compression Ratio: 18.0:1
Turbocharger: Variable Nozzle Turbine (VNT)
Power Output Variants:
European Models: 261 hp, 457 lb-ft of torque (620 Nm)
U.S. Models: 211 hp, 398 lb-ft of torque (540 Nm)
Sprinter Commercial Models: 188 hp, 325 lb-ft of torque (440 Nm)














