Petrol · 2021–now
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All about the Mercedes-Benz C-Class (W206)All about the 1.5 / 2.0 petrol (Mercedes M260 / M264) engine
The 1.5 / 2.0 petrol (Mercedes M260 / M264) engine was fitted to the Mercedes-Benz C-Class (W206) (2021–now). In the EU that is 98.5 % of all new cars of this generation.
Versions: 2.0 200 hp, 2.0 204 hp, 2.0 163 hp, 1.5 170 hp, 1.5 204 hp, 2.0 197 hp, 2.0 265 hp, 2.0 258 hp.
The most expensive known risk is cylinder head failure (loss of compression, misfire): it usually appears at 20,000–150,000 km and costs €3,000–7,000 to fix.
✓ The faults of this engine were checked against sources (10/2026). Each item has at least two independent sources or an official recall or parts-maker technical note.
Signs: Shaking at idle, misfire on one cylinder, loss of power and a lit engine light; low compression on one cylinder
Fix: Compression test at the first steady misfire; the cylinder head is replaced, ask Mercedes for warranty or goodwill help
Signs: Harsh shifts when warm, drops from D to N at stops, starts in 3rd, reverse will not engage, 'F' on the dash; codes P073E00, P07B700
Fix: Read the codes and fluid condition; repair / rebuild the mechatronic (pressure sensors) or replace it, then change the fluid and run the adaptations
Typical routine maintenance cost for 100,000 km: €2,400–5,400. Sum of the services and wear parts in the plan above (about 15,000 km a year, independent workshop), without faults.
Intervals and typical prices for the Mercedes-Benz C-Class (W206) with the 1.5 / 2.0 petrol (Mercedes M260 / M264) engine. The app gives the exact plan for your mileage.
| Item | Interval | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Engine oil + oil filterEngine | every 15,000 km or every 12 months | €70–150 |
| Cabin (pollen) filterClimate | every 15,000 km or every 12 months | €15–40 |
| Brake fluidBrakes | every 24 months | €50–95 |
| A/C service (regas + desiccant)Climate | every 24 months | €70–150 |
| Air filterEngine | every 30,000 km or every 24 months | €15–45 |
| Spark plugsIgnition | every 60,000 km or every 48 months | €50–160 |
| Automatic transmission fluidTransmission | every 90,000 km | €200–450 |
| Auxiliary (serpentine) beltEngine | every 120,000 km | €70–180 |
| Coolant replacementCooling | every 150,000 km or every 96 months | €70–150 |
| Timing chain inspection (listen on cold start)Engine | every 150,000 km | €0–120 |
| Front brake padsBrakes | usually at 30,000–60,000 km | €60–150 |
| Front brake discs + padsBrakes | usually at 60,000–120,000 km | €150–320 |
| Rear brake padsBrakes | usually at 50,000–90,000 km | €50–130 |
| Tyres (set of 4)Wheels | usually at 40,000–60,000 km | €320–700 |
| Wiper bladesBody | checked at service | €20–50 |
| 12V batteryElectrical | checked at service | €100–220 |
| Version | Share | Years | CO₂ | Fuel use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 Hybrid1,993 cm³ · 147 kW (200 hp) | 23.5 % | 2022–2025 | 128 g/km | 4.9 L |
| 2.0 Hybrid1,999 cm³ · 150 kW (204 hp) | 20.2 % | 2022–2025 | 14 g/km | 0.6 L |
| 2.0 Hybrid1,993 cm³ · 120 kW (163 hp) | 13.8 % | 2022–2025 | 124 g/km | 4.7 L |
| 1.5 Hybrid1,496 cm³ · 125 kW (170 hp) | 11.6 % | 2022–2025 | 148 g/km | 6.5 L |
| 1.5 Hybrid1,496 cm³ · 150 kW (204 hp) | 9.5 % | 2022–2025 | 151 g/km | 6.7 L |
| 2.0 Hybrid1,993 cm³ · 145 kW (197 hp) | 9.1 % | 2022–2025 | 57 g/km | 2.2 L |
| 2.0 Hybrid1,993 cm³ · 195 kW (265 hp) | 4.6 % | 2022–2025 | 138 g/km | 5.3 L |
| 2.0 Hybrid1,999 cm³ · 190 kW (258 hp) | 3.7 % | 2022–2025 | 164 g/km | 7.2 L |
Source: European Environment Agency (EEA), monitoring of CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars, CC BY 4.0. CO₂ and fuel use are official type-approval values (WLTP from 2021), not real-world consumption.
Recalls the manufacturer published in the United Kingdom for this model (48). The same recalls usually apply across Europe. Ask an authorised dealer to check by VIN whether your car is affected and whether the work has been done.
The faults with the highest risk: cylinder head failure (loss of compression, misfire) (20,000–150,000 km, €3,000–7,000).
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Main sources for the faults of this engine:
Faults, intervals and prices are indicative and collected from public sources and owner experience; always rely on the service book and a qualified workshop. Test statistics: DVSA – Anonymised MOT tests and results, Open Government Licence v3.0. Dutch tests: RDW Open Data (CC0). Engine versions: EEA, monitoring of CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars (CC BY 4.0, DG CLIMA). Owner complaints: NHTSA ODI (public domain). Recalls: DVSA Vehicle Safety Branch Recalls Database, OGL v3.0. Brand and model names are trademarks of their owners and are used only to describe the vehicles. How we check the data →
Updated 29/10/2026