# Mercedes-Benz M119 engine

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Reciprocating internal combustion engine

Mercedes-Benz M119 engine Overview Manufacturer Mercedes-Benz Production 1989–1999 Layout Configuration 90° V8 Displacement 4.2 L (4,196 cc) 5.0 L (4,973 cc) 6.0 L (5,956 cc) 6.4 L (6,410 cc) Cylinder bore 92 mm (3.62 in) 96.5 mm (3.80 in) 100 mm (3.94 in) Piston stroke 78.9 mm (3.11 in) 85 mm (3.35 in) 94.8 mm (3.73 in) Cylinder head material Aluminium Valvetrain DOHC 4 valves x cyl. and VVT Compression ratio 10.0:1, 11.0:1 Combustion Turbocharger In some 5.0 L racing versions Fuel system Fuel injection Fuel type Petrol Cooling system Water cooled Output Power output 279–960 hp (283–973 PS; 208–716 kW) Torque output 400–1,085 N⋅m (295–800 lb⋅ft) Chronology Predecessor Mercedes-Benz M117 Successor Mercedes-Benz M113

The [Mercedes-Benz](/source/Mercedes-Benz) **M119** is a [V8](/source/V8_engine) [automobile](/source/Automobile) [petrol](/source/Petrol) [engine](/source/Internal_combustion_engine) produced from 1989 through 1999. It was available in 4.2 L; 5.0 L; and 6.0 L displacements. It was a [double overhead cam](/source/Double_overhead_cam) design with 4 valves per cylinder and [variable valve timing](/source/Variable_valve_timing) on the [intake](/source/Intake_manifold) side. It was replaced by the 3-valve [M113](/source/Mercedes-Benz_M113_engine) starting in 1997.

The M119 differed from the [M117](/source/Mercedes-Benz_M117_engine) in the following ways:

- The engine block uses asbestos-free gaskets and has better oil flow

- The cylinder head is now a [4-valve](/source/Multi-valve#Four_valves) aluminium unit with [dual overhead camshafts](/source/Dual_overhead_camshaft)

- The [connecting rods](/source/Connecting_rod) are forged and enable cooling of the pistons with sprayed oil

- The pistons are iron-coated cast aluminium

- An improved vibration damper system is used

- The aluminium oil pan has bolted-on oil baffles to prevent foaming of the engine oil

- The intake camshaft timing is adjusted [hydro](/source/Hydraulic)-[mechanically](/source/Machine) up to 20°: - 0–2000 rpm — retarded for improved idle and cylinder scavenging - 2000–4700 rpm — advanced for increased [torque](/source/Torque) - 4700+ rpm — retarded for improved [volumetric efficiency](/source/Volumetric_efficiency)

## Engine Data

Engine code Bore × stroke Displacement Compression Power at [rpm] Years manufactured Torque at [rpm] M 119 E 42 92 mm × 78.9 mm (3.62 in × 3.11 in) 4.2 L (4,196 cc) 10.0:1 268 hp (272 PS; 200 kW) at 5,700 (US-Version) - Ratings conflict in factory documents 1992 400 N⋅m (295 lb⋅ft) at 3,900 10.0:1 282 hp (286 PS; 210 kW) at 5,700 1991-1993 11.0:1 275 hp (279 PS; 205 kW) at 5,700 1993-1999 M 119 E 50 96.5 mm × 85 mm (3.80 in × 3.35 in) 5.0 L (4,973 cc) 10.0:1 316 hp (320 PS; 236 kW) at 5,600 1993-1999 470 N⋅m (347 lb⋅ft) at 3,900 10.0:1 322 hp (326 PS; 240 kW) at 5,700 1989-1992 480 N⋅m (354 lb⋅ft) at 3,900 11.0:1 342 hp (347 PS; 255 kW) at 5,750 1996-1997 480 N⋅m (354 lb⋅ft) at3,750–4,250 M 119 E 60 100 mm × 94.8 mm (3.94 in × 3.73 in) 6.0 L (5,956 cc) 10.0:1 369 hp (374 PS; 275 kW) at 5,250 1996-1999 550 N⋅m (406 lb⋅ft) at 4,000 10.0:1 375 hp (380 PS; 280 kW) at 5,500 1993-1994 580 N⋅m (428 lb⋅ft) at 3,750

## 4.2

The 4.2 L (4,196 cc) version (M119.975) produced 275 hp (279 PS; 205 kW) at 5700 rpm and 400 N⋅m (295 lb⋅ft) of torque at 3900 rpm. Early versions of [W140 400SE/400SEL](/source/Mercedes-Benz_W140) (and potentially [W124 400E](/source/Mercedes-Benz_W124) for USA and Japan) produced 286 PS (210 kW; 282 bhp) at 5700 rpm and 410 N⋅m (302 lb⋅ft) of torque at 3900 rpm.[1][2][3] Rare Japanese version 400E 4.2 AMG (16-20 cars) has 312 PS (229 kW; 308 bhp).

Applications:

- [W124](/source/Mercedes-Benz_W124) [400 E / E 420](/source/Mercedes-Benz_E-Class)

- [W124 400E 4.2 AMG](/source/Mercedes-Benz_W124)

- [W210](/source/Mercedes-Benz_W210) [E 420](/source/Mercedes-Benz_E-Class)

- [W140](/source/Mercedes-Benz_W140) [400 SE / 400 SEL / S 420](/source/Mercedes-Benz_S-Class)

- [C140 420 SEC / S 420 Coupé / CL 420](/source/Mercedes-Benz_C140)

## 5.0

A twin-turbocharged M119 installed in a [Mercedes-Benz C11](/source/Mercedes-Benz_C11) [Group C](/source/Group_C) race car.

The 5.0 L (4,973 cc) version produced 326 PS (240 kW; 322 bhp) at 5700 rpm and 480 N⋅m (354 lb⋅ft) of torque at 3900 rpm. Later engines had the full throttle enrichment removed and power was a little less, to 316 hp (320 PS; 236 kW). The E50 AMG M119.985 produced 347 PS (255 kW; 342 hp) @ 5,550 rpm and 480 N⋅m (354 lb⋅ft) @ 3,200 rpm.

Applications:

- [W124 500E / E500](/source/Mercedes-Benz_W124)

- [W140 500SE / 500SEL / S500](/source/Mercedes-Benz_W140)

- [C140 500SEC / S500 Coupe / CL500](/source/Mercedes-Benz_W140)

- [R129 500SL / SL500](/source/Mercedes-Benz_SL-Class_(R129))

- [W210](/source/Mercedes-Benz_E-Class_(W210)) [E50 AMG](/source/Mercedes-Benz_E-Class_(W210)#E_50_AMG)

- [CLK LM](/source/Mercedes-Benz_CLK_LM) (with naturally aspirated version of M119 engine)

- [Sauber C9](/source/Sauber_C9) (with biturbo)

- [Mercedes-Benz C11](/source/Mercedes-Benz_C11) (with biturbo)

- [De La Chapelle Parcours](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=De_La_Chapelle_Parcours&action=edit&redlink=1) (2 of 3, 1 concept and 1 production car)

The 5.0 L M119 replaced the [M120 V12](/source/Mercedes-Benz_M120_engine) in the [CLK-GTR](/source/Mercedes-Benz_CLK_GTR) race car, for the new generation [CLK-LM](/source/Mercedes-Benz_CLK_GTR) which then won every race in the [FIA GT](/source/FIA_GT) series, which ultimately resulted in the GT1 class being canceled.

It also won the [1989 24 Hours of Le Mans](/source/1989_24_Hours_of_Le_Mans) in the [Sauber C9](/source/Sauber_C9) and was further used in the [Mercedes-Benz C11](/source/Mercedes-Benz_C11) before being replaced by the [M291](/source/Mercedes-Benz_M291_engine) in 1991.

## 6.0

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The M119 fitted into AMG models produced around 375 hp (380 PS; 280 kW) to 415 PS (305 kW; 409 hp) and 580 N⋅m (428 lb⋅ft) of torque.

- [E 60 AMG (W124)](/source/Mercedes-Benz_W124)

- [SL 60 AMG (R129)](/source/Mercedes-Benz_SL-Class_(R129))

- [E 60 AMG (W210)](/source/Mercedes-Benz_E-Class_(W210))

For 1994 model year, there were also limited AMG models for Japan which were sold between October 1993 and September 1999 in left-hand drive. Installed engine was M119.970 which displaced 6.0 L (5,956 cc), power 381 PS (280 kW; 376 hp), and 59.1 kg⋅m (580 N⋅m; 427 lb⋅ft) of torque.

- [500 GE 6.0 AMG (W463)](/source/Mercedes-Benz_G-Class#W463)

- [S 500 6.0 AMG (W140)](/source/Mercedes-Benz_S-Class_(W140))

- [CL 500 6.0 AMG (C140)](/source/Mercedes-Benz_S-Class_(W140))

## References

1. **[^](#cite_ref-1)** ["Detailed specs review of 1992 Mercedes-Benz 400 SE offered up to September 1992 for Europe"](https://www.automobile-catalog.com/car/1992/1522745/mercedes-benz_400_se.html). *www.automobile-catalog.com*. Retrieved 2023-03-09.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-2)** ["1991 Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) 400 SE (286 Hp) Automatic | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions"](https://www.auto-data.net/en/mercedes-benz-s-class-w140-400-se-286hp-automatic-37010). *www.auto-data.net*. Retrieved 2023-03-09.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** ["Mercedes-Benz 400 SE W140"](https://www.car.info/en-se/mercedes-benz/s-class/400-se-6633916). *car.info*. Retrieved 2023-03-09.

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