Change Car Turbo Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Change Car Turbo

Very technical 3h30–24h00 ~350–2400£
Estimated time 3h30–24h00
Estimated labour cost ~350–2400£
Difficulty Very technical
Vehicles
E-Class 1984-1996 3
  • 250 / 300 D TURBODIESEL, -TD Diesel (602.962)
  • 300 D TURBODIESEL, -TD 4MATIC Diesel (603.963)
  • 300 D TURBODIESEL, -TD Diesel (603.960)
E-Class 2002-2009 16
  • 200 CDI Diesel (646.820)
  • 200 CDI Diesel (646.951)
  • 200 CDI Diesel (646.951)
  • 200 CDI, -T Diesel (646.821)
  • 220 CDI, -T Diesel (646.821)
  • 220 CDI, -T Diesel (646.961)
  • 270 CDI, -T Diesel (647.961)
  • 280 CDI 4MATIC, -T Diesel (642.921)
  • 280 CDI V6, -T Diesel (642.920)
  • 280 CDI, -T Diesel (648.961)
  • 300 CDI BlueTEC Diesel (642.920)
  • 320 CDI 4MATIC, -T Diesel (642.921)
  • 320 CDI V6, -T Diesel (642.920)
  • 320 CDI, -T Diesel (648.961)
  • 400 CDI Diesel (628.961)
  • 420 CDI Diesel (629.910)
E-Class 2009-2016 29
  • 200 CDI BlueEFF, BlueTEC, -T Diesel (651.925)
  • 200 CGI BlueEFF, -T, -L Petrol (271.860)
  • 200 CGi, -LPG LPG,Petrol (274.920)
  • 200 NGT BlueEFF CNG,Petrol (271.958)
  • 200 NGT CNG,Petrol (274.920)
  • 220 BlueTEC, -T Diesel (651.924)
  • 220 CDI BlueEFF, -T Diesel (651.924)
  • 250 CDI BlueEFF, -4MATIC, -T Diesel (651.924)
  • 250 CGI BlueEFF, -T Petrol (271.860)
  • 250 CGi Petrol (274.920)
  • 300 BlueTEC, -T Diesel (642.852)
  • 300 CDI BlueEFF Diesel (642.850)
  • 300 CDI BlueEFF, -T Diesel (642.850)
  • 300 CDI BlueEFF, -T Diesel (642.852)
  • 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC, -T Diesel (642.858)
  • 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC, -T Diesel (642.858)
  • 350 BlueTEC Diesel (642.852)
  • 350 BlueTEC, -T Diesel (642.850)
  • 350 BlueTEC, -T Diesel (642.852)
  • 350 CDI 4MATIC, -T Diesel (642.856)
  • 350 CDI 4MATIC, -T Diesel (642.858)
  • 350 CDI BlueEFF, -T Diesel (642.850)
  • 350 CDI BlueEFF, -T Diesel (642.852)
  • 400, -4MATIC, -T Petrol (276.820)
  • 400, -4MATIC, -T Petrol (276.850)
  • 500/550, -4MATIC, -T Petrol (278.922)
  • 63 AMG, -T Petrol (157.981)
  • 63 AMG, -T Petrol (157.981)
  • 63 AMG, -T Petrol (157.981)
E-Class 2016-2023 26
  • 180 Petrol (264.915)
  • 180 Petrol (274.910)
  • 200 D Diesel (654.920)
  • 200 d, -T Diesel (654.916)
  • 200 EQ Boost, -4MATIC 48V (MHEV),Petrol (264.920)
  • 200, -4MATIC, -T Petrol (274.920)
  • 220 d, -4MATIC Diesel (654.920)
  • 220 D, -4MATIC, -T Diesel (654.920)
  • 250, -T Petrol (274.920)
  • 300 / 350 EQ Boost 48V (MHEV),Petrol (264.920)
  • 300 d, -T Diesel (654.920)
  • 300 de, -4MATIC, -T Diesel,Electricity (654.920)
  • 300 e, -4MATIC, -T Electricity,Petrol (274.920)
  • 300, -4MATIC Petrol (274.920)
  • 350 d 4MATIC Diesel (642.873)
  • 350 d, -4MATIC Diesel (656.929)
  • 350 d,-4MATIC, -T Diesel (642.855)
  • 350, -4MATIC 48V (MHEV),Petrol (264.920)
  • 400 4MATIC Petrol (276.853)
  • 400 4MATIC, -T Petrol (276.823)
  • 400 d, -4MATIC Diesel (656.929)
  • 43 AMG 4MATIC Petrol (276.823)
  • 450 4MATIC, -T Petrol (276.823)
  • 53 AMG 4MATIC (EQ Boost) 48V (MHEV),Petrol (256.930)
  • 63 AMG Petrol (177.980)
  • 63 AMG S Petrol (177.980)
E-Class Coupe/Cabrio 2009-2016 11
  • 200 CGi BlueEFF Petrol (274.920)
  • 220 CDI Diesel (651.911)
  • 250 BlueTEC Diesel (651.911)
  • 250 CDI Diesel (651.911)
  • 250 Petrol (274.920)
  • 320 Petrol (276.820)
  • 350 BlueTEC Diesel (642.838)
  • 350 CDI BlueEFF Diesel (642.838)
  • 350 CDI Diesel (642.836)
  • 400 BlueEFF Petrol (276.850)
  • 400 Petrol (276.820)
E-Class Coupe/Cabrio 2017-2022 13
  • 200 EQ Boost, -4MATIC 48V (MHEV),Petrol (264.920)
  • 200, -4MATIC Petrol (274.920)
  • 220 D Diesel (654.920)
  • 220 d, -4MATIC Diesel (654.920)
  • 300 d Diesel (654.920)
  • 300 Petrol (274.920)
  • 300, EQ Boost 48V (MHEV),Petrol (264.920)
  • 350 d 4MATIC Diesel (642.873)
  • 350 d Diesel (656.929)
  • 350 EQ-Boost 48V (MHEV),Petrol (264.920)
  • 400 d, 4MATIC Diesel (656.929)
  • 450 4MATIC Petrol (276.823)
  • 53 AMG 48V (MHEV),Petrol (256.930)
Renew the turbocharger LHD 8h00–9h00
Renew the turbocharger RHD 10h00–14h00
Renew the turbocharger Rear-wheel drive, LHD 8h00
Renew the turbocharger Rear-wheel drive, RHD 12h00

What is the role of the Mercedes-Benz E-Class turbo?

The turbocharger increases engine power by compressing the intake air, allowing more air (and therefore more fuel) into the combustion chambers. It is driven by exhaust gases spinning a turbine at speeds up to 250,000 rpm. The compressed intake air passes through an intercooler to reduce its temperature before entering the engine.

What are the symptoms of a failing Mercedes-Benz E-Class turbo?

Common symptoms include: loss of engine power or boost, excessive exhaust smoke (blue/white for oil burning, black for over-fuelling), whining or whistling noise from the turbo area, engine warning light or turbo fault codes, oil leaks at the turbo housing, increased oil consumption.

What causes Mercedes-Benz E-Class turbo failure?

The main causes are: oil starvation (blocked or restricted oil feed lines, low oil level, poor oil quality), foreign object ingestion, excessive exhaust temperature, worn bearings due to high mileage, and contaminated oil. Always investigate and fix the root cause before fitting a replacement turbo.

Can a Mercedes-Benz E-Class turbo be reconditioned?

Yes, turbo reconditioning is a common and cost-effective alternative to buying new. A reputable service will disassemble, inspect, replace worn parts, rebalance, and test the unit. Expect to pay 30–60% of the new price.

Is it difficult to change a Mercedes-Benz E-Class turbo?

Difficulty level 5/5: very technical. The turbo is connected to both the intake and exhaust systems, requiring numerous disassembly steps. Approximately 5 hours on average for a professional mechanic. Key precautions after fitting: change the engine oil and filter, prime the turbo with oil before starting, allow the turbo to cool down after hard driving by idling for 30 seconds before switching off.

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7 models covered

Model Year Range Engines covered Fuel
E-Class 1984-1996 1984-1996 200 CE Petrol (102.963), 200 D, -TD Diesel (601.912), 200 E, -TE Petrol (102.963), 200, -T Petrol (102.922), 230 CE Petrol (102.982), 230 E, -TE Petrol (102.982), 250 / 300 D TURBODIESEL, -TD Diesel (602.962), 250 D, -TD Diesel (602.912), 260 E 4MATIC Petrol (103.943), 280/300 E… Diesel, LPG, Petrol
E-Class 1996-2002 1996-2002 200, -T, -LPG LPG,Petrol (111.957), 240, -T, -LPG LPG,Petrol (112.914) LPG, Petrol
E-Class 2002-2009 2002-2009 200 CDI Diesel (646.820), 200 CDI Diesel (646.951), 200 CDI Diesel (646.951), 200 CDI, -T Diesel (646.821), 200 Kompressor, -T, -LPG LPG,Petrol (271.941), 200 Kompressor, -T, -LPG LPG,Petrol (271.956), 200 NGT CNG,Petrol (271.956), 220 CDI, -T Diesel (646.821), 220 CDI, -T Diese… CNG, Diesel, LPG, Petrol
E-Class 2009-2016 2009-2016 200 CDI BlueEFF, BlueTEC, -T Diesel (651.925), 200 CGI BlueEFF, -T, -L Petrol (271.860), 200 CGi, -LPG LPG,Petrol (274.920), 200 NGT BlueEFF CNG,Petrol (271.958), 200 NGT CNG,Petrol (274.920), 220 BlueTEC, -T Diesel (651.924), 220 CDI BlueEFF, -T Diesel (651.924), 250 BlueEFF Pe… CNG, Diesel, LPG, Petrol
E-Class 2016-2023 2016-2023 180 Petrol (264.915), 180 Petrol (274.910), 200 D Diesel (654.920), 200 d, -T Diesel (654.916), 200 EQ Boost, -4MATIC 48V (MHEV),Petrol (264.920), 200, -4MATIC, -T Petrol (274.920), 220 d, -4MATIC Diesel (654.920), 220 D, -4MATIC, -T Diesel (654.920), 250, -T Petrol (274.920), 3… 48V (MHEV), Diesel, Electricity, Petrol
E-Class Coupe/Cabrio 2009-2016 2009-2016 200 CGi BlueEFF Petrol (274.920), 220 CDI Diesel (651.911), 250 BlueTEC Diesel (651.911), 250 CDI Diesel (651.911), 250 Petrol (274.920), 300 BlueEFF Petrol (276.957), 320 Petrol (276.820), 350 BlueTEC Diesel (642.838), 350 CDI BlueEFF Diesel (642.838), 350 CDI Diesel (642.836),… Diesel, Petrol
E-Class Coupe/Cabrio 2017-2022 2017-2022 200 EQ Boost, -4MATIC 48V (MHEV),Petrol (264.920), 200, -4MATIC Petrol (274.920), 220 D Diesel (654.920), 220 d, -4MATIC Diesel (654.920), 300 d Diesel (654.920), 300 Petrol (274.920), 300, EQ Boost 48V (MHEV),Petrol (264.920), 350 d 4MATIC Diesel (642.873), 350 d Diesel (656.92… 48V (MHEV), Diesel, Petrol

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