AMG 5.5-liter V8 Biturbo Engine M157

The 5.5-liter turbocharged m157 AMG engine combines power and economy. This was made possible by a unique combination of innovative technologies such as direct injection of gasoline with piezoelectric injectors, twin turbocharging with air-to-air cooling of charge air and the function "Start-stop ECO". Mercedes-AMG specialists, using their V8 biturbed unit, showed that Steadily follow the course to improve the economy of engines: having a working volume of 5461 cubic meters. Cm, it is as much as 747 cubic meters. Cm is smaller than the large atmospheric engine AMG V8 M156 with a working volume of 6.3 liters (6208 cubic cm). In this case, the M157 significantly exceeds the previous in power and torque. The turbo 5.5-liter AMG V8 engine develops a rated power of 386 kW (525 hp) and a nominal torque of 700 Newton meters, and with the Performance package, these figures increase to 430 kW (585 hp) and 900 Newton meters, respectively.
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[@benjaminarthur6110]

I own a 15' E63 AMG S as a daily. I have had it for 2 years now. It is a stage 1 tune from Renntech and driving on the freeway at normal speeds, I have gotten my car up to 28mpg....Yes, I am not kidding. Its a cruiser. Very comfortable, amazing sound system, beautiful ambient lighting and massage seats. Plus many more goodies. All while having roughly 650awhp and 700awtq. This car is also probably one of the safest cars you can purchase as well. Its a tank. Its solid. I have deleted the secondary cats and there is no "droning" sound inside the cabin. Even in S+ mode, it isnt bad. Having it also being AWD makes it even better. This car GRIPS! I can actually put down all that power with great tires. It is a very fun Rocketship.

[@winstonw5273]

Dude. Is it like Stage 1 can save gas?

[@IranAir12]

@@winstonw5273 eco mode. Cylinder deactivation.

[@user-mo7hu1yb8l]

It is sad to leave life and not try AMG

[@hotdude655]

150k miles on mine and not one issue with the motor i hit 140mph-160mph all the time, its bullet proof.

[@dougjones2705]

Makes me feel good reading this.

[@IranAir12]

@@dougjones2705 he probably had it replaced or rebuilt around 125-135k miles. They’re not that stout and require lots of excellent maintenance and cooling to last.

[@ww5511]

@@IranAir12 is that what happened with yours?... what mileage?

[@dotsinthemanbag826]

Do you still have it?

[@Ryan-mg7pd]

Love my S63 with the 5.5 before they went 4.0

[@beemer1111]

Just bought my first AMG, a SL63. The car is amazing on every level. Fast, smooth, handles and sounds great. The car is rolling art, with this amazing motor, and it gives the car the feel of a $200,000. Muscle car, had anyone else ever made one. Love it!

[@beemer1111]

I have a 2014, SL63, it is an amazing car in every measure. I am still wowed every time I drive it. It is a beast, with muscle car rear wheel power, and the handling and creature comforts that only the best engineering could muster.

[@catfish2785]

Looks like it would be extremely fun to change the alternator on this.

[@markokena]

THE BEST 32 VALVE V8 DOHC BI TURBO ENGINE IN THE WORLD !!!

[@user-el2zj3pw5r]

No common faults?

[@ashtonsyoutubization]

Some. Cylinder wall scoring, oil consumption, fragile plastic cooling system prone to leaks, exhaust valve seat warping, front valve cover leaks

[@talkditingsdem5799]

@@ashtonsyoutubization Those are not common.

[@j.bradleyheck1589]

A beast, I love my e63 ! Sound like Thor screaming

[@ivicanikolic6355]

Great Video ... I have W221 and M278 engine ... What is model of NGK spark plug that is 1 step colder that tuners recommend. I'm getting ready for stage 1 tune and would to do plugs 1st. Thanks

[@brancootniel1207]

I m in love 😍

[@lubakaczmar3198]

Do we still have a rubber seal on the oil pump pickup tube?

[@goddesseddog]

no mention of cylinder bore scoring and bent conrods?

[@alperrrrrrrrr]

think just close your eyes and think, this m157 is in my w123 ce😱💕

[@beemer1111]

Yes, I have an SL63, and a 78 280CE. My fantasy would be the 157 engine in the 280. What a ride that would be. Obviously you would have to have some discipline, without re-engineering the W123, but just to have and use even half that power in the vintage car would be a blast.

[@bernardwarr4187]

Dose the m156 and 156 share any common parts?

[@smanzoli]

Fuel consumption, in Confort, driving in city, is around 19liters/100km with my CLS 63. Spirited driving takes it to 26/100 10.5/100 is an impossible joke.

[@elturco7]

smanzoli I got mine down to 8.8l/100km, only nice driving over 350km. E63s 2013

[@luminox1]

Best i got was 11L highway on a CLS 63 S '17. CIty i don't even want to think about it, wouldnt be surprised if it's triple digits lmao

[@smOOdiebOOdie]

I agree.. I have a E63S wagon and my best is 11.5/100. More like 12-13/100

[@jarasw8226]

I have GLE Coupe 63s, my best is 13l /100km. Average is 16,5

[@cmrder1]

Question is what would it take to fit this in a w124

[@xandertsaint8717]

omg I just subscribed

[@johnbradleyheck8058]

WTFC ! Lol ! FFS

[@user-cn2ez2pb9t]

Мощь

[@ernanv24]

My gl63 amg has 141k and so far so good.. Just keep the oil change up to date..

[@IranAir12]

A bit more than just oil changes.

[@tilakdey0]

What? 0.4 kg/hp?, what a benchmark!😮

[@mrkongsimr]

Is this the one that is in the CLS 63 2007 ? How is it low miles ? Thank you ?

[@IranAir12]

No, and check Internet. Do a search, homework. 2012-2017 models had the 5.5 TT. The came the smaller less reliable, lots of recalls, 4.0 TT.

[@carmelothegoat1892]

@@IranAir12you do your research the M177 is blowing the m157 out the water in terms of reliability

[@craigbock5949]

I love German..YES!!!! I drive a BMW, I'm getting a Mercedes and then an AUDI. TRIFECTA!!!!

[@HOTPLATEGAMING]

craig bock Sure you are.

[@aniekanfelix2210]

Please i am lost here I want the oil pump of 166 of Mercedes Benz

[@kvrh]

this engine is a tank. handle 650hp/1000nm easily. you know what shitty, the fabric intake pipe. its like $150 a piece.

[@emilejoseph1996]

First guy talking almost sounds like he’s singing 😅

[@alperrrrrrrrr]

first look😆

[@DrBenz63]

M156 or M157 ??

[@johnosullivan2017]

M157 if you want torque. I have the M278 - 4.7 little bro - and love it!

[@somallo2180]

fuel consumption 10.5/100 ??? maybe if u drive like a granny but these cars are build to race in it, it will use lots of fuel though.

[@datura_boof]

A LOT . I have this motor :D . but i cant stop driving since i got it, how can i stop driving around HELPPP

[@melvinmcfly4498]

Engine cube

[@quattronetics]

@0:38 Fritz Eichler is a cyborg that develops engines for Mercedes-Benz until D-Day

[@666demonknight666]

Is m157 more reliable than 156m?

[@alexthetic]

666demonknight666 nope

[@igotaction]

Absolutely not, the older Silitec liners and open deck are garbage, rods aren't strong enough causing them to bend and cause ring seizure. Turbos are too close to #1 and #5 cylinders so those always go. Normally those cylinders bend exhaust valves. These engines rarely go 120,000 without full rebuilds. Successor engines are closed deck and forged pistons. I will guess the bearing clearances are slightly tighter to assist the rods which I think are new as well. Stay away from 158/278 imho.

[@imlazyz8160]

@@igotaction so its better to stick to 6.2 M156 ?

[@_FBI_69_]

Yes. Much better reliability and ratings. Also more efficient engine.

[@flat_life750]

yes

[@timi0072]

V8T

[@ztunelover]

Please tell me this engine is horrible and unreliable. My wallet will hate me if I find out the e63 wagon is reliable.

[@alexthetic]

ztunelover is it unreliable?

[@neohimself]

some Germans should just not speak english.

[@Seven-pl9rd]

Until the timing chain stretches...

[@talkditingsdem5799]

Then just get it repaired and move on.

[@bernardwarr4187]

Unlikely, because it’s very short

[@chevota400]

With the VVT I don't see how that would matter, but maybe you know something I don't? Mine has lots of room to adjust for chain stretch, maybe 10 deg crank before it would bother it. Can't imagine the chain stretching that much. The tensioners I don't know about but I'd imagine a similar amt of stretch would be handled easily? Did yours stretch?

[@SKYENET-zy2cn]

There junk engines. Cams ware out fast. Left with huge repair bills.

[@_._._._._._._._]

As if we believe you. You can't even spell.

[@johnbradleyheck8058]

Stick with your KIA girlie man !

[@jerrykisling8814]

I purchased a 2014 e63s wagon in 2017. I love it. No issues after 60k miles.

[@bernardwarr4187]

Only if you don’t change the oil knob

[@chevota400]

Some do, but every eng has some negs. At least a cam you can swap out fairly easy. I mean it could be something much worse... This is one reason why I run Amsoil and some misc additives including Zinc.

[@mikimiki195]

M157 and M278 pice of junk engines 👍🏻