Mercedes-AMG Engine Tier List

[@AMGmeister]

Note: at 8:13 - Since making this video the M159 is no longer the most powerful N/A V8 since it was surpassed by the 2023 Corvette Z06.

[@greydog1104]

It's still the most powerful with a cross plane crank.

[@butcheredalive]

The fact that it kept that record for almost a decade still makes it S tier imo

[@jessejanensk4937]

hey id1ot you dont know anything about engines!!!M113 and M113k are the best engines from Mercedes and more!

[@TheRealBootyWarrior]

Haha I was about to say....

[@endaf]

M113K should be in the S tier for the reliability and tuning possibles

[@bottomfeeds]

Agreed, one of the best supercharged V8s of all time.

[@plxton]

Took the words out of my mouth, but I'm happy to agree with AMGmeister due to his knowledge on the model

[@alexcardenas6279]

The reason it’s not is because other people would claim he’s biased

[@christiancern4275]

I’d say A tier is fair and the reason why is because the SLR variant… it’s just that little bit better.

[@pfoxhound]

You forgot about m113k model for e, SL class, the one that has double oil plug and rubber o ring in oil system. That rubber becomes stone and later - engine becomes unreliable. Too much work to get to this 1 dollar o ring. If I interesting - look for m113k o ring videos.

[@mr.eastwest1965]

M113 the most reliable engine Mercedes has made deserves better..

[@JohnDoe-pf3ue]

it is 1 of the greatest v8 engines ever made this tier list is meaningless

[@carsmusicandclothing7066]

Are the non performance M113 motors (4.3, 5.0) as reliable as the 55 and K?

[@JohnDoe-pf3ue]

@@carsmusicandclothing7066 i would say there more reliable less to go wrong

[@carsmusicandclothing7066]

@@JohnDoe-pf3ue then I wonder why the W220 S Classes (the S430 and 500 cars to be exact) were such notorious nightmares to own. I guess it was all electric gremlins

[@JohnDoe-pf3ue]

@@carsmusicandclothing7066 i can think of way worse cars w220 s class with m113 was a solid car apart from abc suspension issues.

[@Dextro1945]

I think it's unfair to rate the motors MOSTLY for their power. I think the M119, M156 and M113k are like one of the most iconic amg engines ever. Also for their reliability.

[@stfu7308]

m156 is probably amgs most iconic engines but unfortunately it has many issues such as the headbolts, which were revised. But the oiling issues, valve buckets and camshaft wear were one of the reasons I wouldn't say that it's reliable at all.

[@patricksmith1550]

He did the same with corvette engines, seemed to gloss over serious issues like how he glossed over the M156 headbolts. That is not a minor issue with that engine. Sure it was solved after 2012, but there are 5 years of the engine with a serious flaw.

[@ChaperoneKnight]

​@stfu7308 if you change the oil every 3 months, regardless of miles, and keep it well fed with nice gas and treat it nicely, you won't have any problems.

[@professorplus2440]

@@patricksmith1550 meh, relatively minor being that its a one-time and never again fix.

[@Shockload]

M156 ? Reliability ? Huh ??

[@bottomfeeds]

I mostly agree with this assessment, but as other people have mentioned, M113K is S tier for sure.

[@ecc6277]

M157 is way underrated. It should be A tier without batting and eye. The amount of tq this motor produces and the fact people are reaching well beyond 200k miles. . With just a tune and some bolt on this motor is capable 950bhp and over 1000 crank tq. wear like coolant lines getting brittle is a past the 100k mark. Which is an easy replacement. If someone is saying that this job is hard they shouldn’t be fixing engine. This engines produces gooobbbbsss of tq like no motor I’ve seen.

[@r35spectgt-r84]

There’s a reason GAD uses this engine for insane power. It’s by far the strongest v8 made by Amg, very underrated indeed and incredible sound

[@benzamg336]

@@r35spectgt-r84 strongest engine would be the M177 in the 2018+ E63s as it’s fully forged engine compared to the M157. M157 bent rods after 800wtq amazing engine though especially the bark when they were catless. I had a 2015 CLS63 and now a 2019 E63. The cls had 620whp on pump fuel my E63 “M177” has 730 whp both same fuel and same stage 2 catless downpipes and intakes. Goes to show the hot V style turbos is a better setup in the 4.0 compared to the 5.5 in the M157 there was more turbo lag for sure.

[@jonathanng138]

NM or LB torque?

[@Godofhel1]

Yeah man the video is so bad Like I agreed at first but M275 is iconic yet doesn't deserve A tirr, then M177 better than M157 get outta here

[@MontagaAMGDrope]

I have this engine and he rated it way too low it’s S or at the least A. I fixed a coolant leak and coils it’s a great engine with some much capability. He has a great voice but he is wrong m156 has had real issues 😂 he put that above the M157

[@e46m54nissansr20937]

The M157 MUST be moved up to the A tier lol. I feel like it was kind of either forgotten or overlooked by its predecessor and by its successor the M156 and M177/78. I do not own a car with the M157, but I've driven the old W212 E63 and I just love the powerband, the torque is amazing, and its just an effortless experience and much sharper than the 4.7l TT variant. Sounds amazing too, better than the more rev happy M177/78 4.0

[@ucduste6372]

Love mine.

[@iceManSwag]

Yepp the sound from the 5.5l is much nicer over the 4.0l

[@mhortop1]

Agree. I own the ML63 AMG with the 5.5L BiTurbo M157 engine and the power and torque is amazing and the sound especially if you have modded it with a resonator delete sounds demonic! Much better than the later 4.0L version which sounds restrained in comparison. The M157 should be at least an A tier engine.

[@iceManSwag]

@@mhortop1 do the down pipes & an option to open valves you'll be amazed. Done this on my M278 GL500 the M157 is based OFF the M278 btw

[@mhortop1]

@@iceManSwag thanks yeah I am definitely considering doing this! 👍

[@akoust1c]

Subjective sure… but I think the general consensus is that M157 should be a tier above. It was an engine that put MB in another level of performance tier not to mention great reliability. It does look a bit funkier and not as appealing as previous generation engines or the new.

[@manofwar577]

Totally agree with M157, amazing engine

[@ahamilton63]

Another "totally agree". I love my M157. Amazing motor.

[@CylinderHeadE60]

Longtime fan, almost everything you’ve said in this video I agree with. I feel like the M157 should get a little more credit for being a completely savage engine but other than that I’m 100% with you,

[@MegaFukup]

Solved reliability of the M156 too

[@blinx197]

Way off on the M157 placement. That engine was good enough to replace ALL M156 cars (except C63, they didn't want to outsell the E-class like they did with the NA w212 E63) however this motor is the flagship V8 that came with the best transmission AMG made, 4matic, eco start/stop, got below gas guzzler tax, and tune only puts out the same power as the 65 V12s tuned. It's an incredible motor and probably the best performance bargain as many M157 cars are still very close in performance to AMGs current M177 powered lineup. All in all I think it deserves S tier consideration.

[@SteveSUX2BU]

But it sounds like shit.

[@shandonjohnson9735]

@@SteveSUX2BUget a proper exhaust

[@TNBShooter360]

M113k will always be the godly amg motor. Definitely S tier

[@predrag1]

M113 technically was first seen in the c43. Great video. M119 should have gotten more credit. It was used in a mercedes lemans car

[@AshtonRbrts]

Reliable M113, influential M113k, and widely used M156 all feel underrated in this list. Would love another video like this that goes more in depth on each engine and grades on a set of criteria (ex. popularity, reliability, application).

[@Dajkid08]

M157 “A” tier imo Also M139 deserves to be “A” tier imo on hp per liter alone, one of the highest in production.

[@avim2578]

The newer model ones also have minimal lag turbos with electric spooling motor so that innovative tech alone makes it a breakthrough engine for Mercedes

[@khaledjarrah9103]

M157 is in someof mercedes fastest cars like the e63 and my favourite mercedes the 2014 cls63 s amg an absolute beast and in my opinion the best looking amg

[@dennvision]

Fully agree the tech in that engine is next level

[@Shockload]

Nah for the garbage M139 reliability, it deserves to stay in C tier, same thing about the M156 major issues, but he's too fanboyish to admit that he put it next to M113K lmao

[@kennethderamus5277]

Great video, I would definitely swap the m156 with the m157 on the chart. Performance the m156 was in marginal step down from the m113k, reliability the m156 was one of the most unreliable Angie motors. And not just little things, catastrophic failures with head bolts among the other things you're familiar with. The m157 has been a proven platform for a long time, much better on gas. Yes, we are familiar with Taos 's video, but bent rods is a rare issue only with truly maxed-out engines.

[@smOOdiebOOdie]

I would put the M157 in A tier but maybe I’m just biased because I have it in my estate E63s 😄👌🏻

[@burak027]

M157 is a Masterpiece, maybe the best they have ever build.

[@dream.car.finders]

Fr

[@bobanppvc]

Cylinder coating wears so NO

[@ULXB258]

But not for its reliability… I have a M157 and I‘m sometimes a bit scared from what could coming…

[@DSTARDITI]

The countless bent rods, open deck, issues even with something as simple as spark plugs. There are numerous issues with these.

[@arman50a]

@@ULXB258 make sure not load the engine before oil temp. below 176F, check oil level often and it will run forever.

[@chiefdenis]

M156 is the true successor to the m119, true race bred engine, dohc, light weight materials, naturally aspirated, such great engines.

[@H.S.H.M.]

Agreed with literally every single placement, except for the M157 should still be in A. Yes it was not as "special" as the previous M156 & M113k but the tuning potential with a simple ECU tune at the time was crazy. You would need a Weistec supercharger on a M156 to make the same power as a M157 with nothing but a ECU tune. Modded stage 2 M177s today are still just putting down the same power as a tuned M157. It has its own issues yes, but is still more reliable than the M156. Its the last "deep rumbling" V8's AMG produced before the 4.0 M177-M178. Ethanol tunes finally came out for the M157 last year & along with a TCU tune, people have been running 10's in the 1/4 mile, trapping over 130mph+ in stock block, stock turbo M157's...its quite a feat

[@khaledjarrah9103]

I fully agree with u. Especially in the cls63 s amg my favourite amg personally. That thing is a mf rocketship stock. I also think its the best looking mercedes.

[@MuskTeslaY]

Absolutely agree. I have this engine vehicle and stock 577hp. For 2k I can make my stock from 577hp add 166hp plus 561TQ add 246TQ just Weistec ECU tuning and nothing else. Insane. Can't wait, because 577hp now is a monster.

[@erico6117]

The 2012 ML63 has the m157 correct ? I’m looking to purchase one in a month or so. How much will it push w the ECU tune ? I’m curious.

[@erico6117]

@@MuskTeslaY Are you talking about the 2012 cls63’s ?

[@H.S.H.M.]

@@erico6117 Yep that has the M157. You'll be around 580WHP with nothing but a ECU tune...stock cats & everything. If you look at my recent video, I ran a 11.5 @ 127mph spinning a bit on 1st gear with nothing but a tune at the time

[@heindadell490]

Don‘t agree with your compartion M156 and M157. M156 has a lot issures more than the M157. M157 has the most potential of increase of power and torque. And chain problems already fixed up from 2013. And it is the last engine with high engine volume of 5,4 liter. Don‘t forget it was the first engine with biturbo, 4matic which was built in mercedes cars. And compare to M156 it was a complete different engine construction with high fuel efficency.

[@len333p]

Great job and I agree that it’s as much about the ‘experience’ of driving with these engines. I love my M113/C55. Thanks

[@e46m54nissansr20937]

M112k 3.2 V6 twin-screw supercharged V6 should be moved up 1 tier up above and away from a tier with the 4 cylinder AMG turbo engine the M139 even though the M112k makes less power. The M112k is a pretty stout V6 and loves more boost if you can find one.

[@Spainnyboi]

Here here! Absolutely agree. And it sounds good

[@dagurorarinsson2827]

I love my m112k deletef resonator sounds like a lambo in tunnels and with slight mods makes 390+hp :))

[@33adrenaline]

im a E55 AMG guy love the M113K motors

[@Leo555ZZZ]

I think the M113 should be higher..what it may lack in power , it makes up for in bullet proof reliability , ease of service and much better fuel economy. It literally has no major problems ,,unlike the M156 for example.

[@09mazdasp33d]

He dropped it to a lower tier for its sound?! Lol this freakin engine is what STARTED the whole “burble tune” epidemic that has taken over the car scene bruh… 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@VoituresIngénierie]

Thank you for your great videos. I fully agree with your ranking. Would not have done better.

[@fouadagha4793]

M157 engine deserves A tier. I own CLS63 AMG and sound way better than M177 or M156 sounds like lion roar. So much reliability and one single ECU tune puts out up to 700 hp.

[@Goood2BeMe]

Happy M156 engine owner, for 13 years this engine never let me down. Raw power and incredible sound!

[@khaledjarrah9103]

Did you have to replace the horrible head bolts?? And im pretty sure it had problems with timing chains. Did u encounters these??

[@tomredman]

@@khaledjarrah9103 I've got one too, but mine is a later one (2012) with the upgraded head bolts from factory. i have had issues with the timing chain. the timing jumped at 42k miles, and a valve hit a piston. car has full service history, cost £9k to fix at MB main dealer. car is now on 46k miles. Recently ive noticed a knocking noise when sat at idle in gear, it can also be felt through the brake pedal. im just praying its not something serious again.

[@hoveylu7231]

@@khaledjarrah9103 The problem is is that imo the original headbolts weren’t 100% a design flaw. Owners just didn’t keep up short oil change intervals. Short trips leads to water in the oil. Oil becomes acidic and corrodes the bolts = problems. I’ve never had a problem with the timing chain on my M156 nor have I heard anything about it.

[@hoveylu7231]

@@tomredman Ah that sucks man. Very rare to hear chain issues. Knocking noise coming from top end or under the car?

[@tomredman]

@@hoveylu7231 sounds like it's coming from Under the car

[@02Z06Tom]

My M113K is still going strong in my '03 CL55 AMG with 155K on the clock. The car may collapse around it, but the engine still sounds amazing!

[@THDLightfl4sh]

155k are nuts for this engine! Just take care of the temperatures and youre fine

[@KingofInterns]

@@THDLightfl4sh m113k will do half a million miles no problem and more

[@meznehemia]

🤣 Just sold my 2003 CL55 stock in mint condition after 10 years of ❤️ ownership. Got a 2016 E63-S with AMS Performance tuned 730 WHP on dyno. Eased the pain 😆

[@intelejence]

155k on an M113k lol those are rookie numbers

[@RJCoAustralia]

I have owned many m113k and m157 and the 157 is better in every way!

[@davidbradshaw6776]

Thumbed up before the video even started. I know this gon be gooood

[@gavinsandal8370]

I love the m157

[@markjones-vx3kp]

It’s true the mountain of torque from the M157 should move it up, having had one for a few months now it is impressive 😁

[@Captain_Coleslaw]

The M133 is easily one of the most impressive feats from AMG... Im dissapointed you put it at D tier, they are solid engines, and it does sound amazing for a 4 banger, ofc it has nothing on a V8. But still

[@tomsheehan589]

I agree with the Captain here about the M133 engine's attributes. Fabulous engine.

[@AMGmeister]

Fair. I think I should have put it in C tier.

[@stephanvelines7006]

The M133 and M177 / M178 are technically related. They use the same bore, stroke and cylinder distance, cylinder lining, head design and so on. The M177 / M178 is essentially the V8 version of this engine generation. Per liter the M133 (95.25HP/L) is more impressive than the V8 and gives a hint of the M177s potential even with emission relevant accessories (keeping in mind increased thermal losses and thermal stress on engines with more cylinders). Unfortunately with how things are going we will not see a V8 version of the M139 (105.25HP/L) anytime soon, as internal combustion engine development is coming to a hold at Mercedes AMG.

[@e46m54nissansr20937]

I'm just going to say this hater comment really quick but i respect the M133 for sure, but POPS AND BANGS doesn't mean an engine sounds amazing even for a 4 cylinder. Its an amazing engine in itself though for its output and design. People rather talk about Japanese 4 cylinder turbos and the GTi/Golf R but the fact is Mercedes AMG can build a more potent and characterful 4 cylinder turbo than any of its rivals

[@SPOOKZ305]

Yeah not being bias but m133 does deserve a C, it had the most output per cylinder at the time, & it certainly does have a unique engine crack when you shift. Where as other 4 cylinders turbos with DCT sound like they’re farting lol, but at least you didn’t put it in the same category as the A35. 😭😂

[@markchip1]

So much of an AMG's character is defined by its emgine - thanks for this videp... An excellent reference work!!

[@Daudgen]

OM612 is great engine, shame that amg wouldn’t tune OM629, that would be something. M113k, M155, M156, M159, M275 those are mine heroes.

[@lukebuke34]

Om606 is million times better all tho it isnt amg

[@lukebuke34]

648 too

[@rangez3]

Great overview! Thanks for this! I have the m113k in my E55 and the M156 in my SL63. They are so different, but I really love both....I totally agree with your ranking.

[@wanterman5641]

He’s done it again,always love to see your new releases. Thanks for the school on all AMG engines. You did not mentioned the Ls1 and Ls2 AMG variant.

[@awfdahook1]

Great video!, I agree with most of his opinions on these motors with the exception of putting the M156 in the same tier with 4 other motors that are practically bulletproof and and share massively impressive attributes. I give serious kudos to AMG for what they accomplished going fully independent and incorporating racing technology in the creation of the M156; not to mention that it sounds AMAZING more so than the other motors in that tier. However, with cooling, headbolt, and cam adjuster issues, causing, in some cases, catastrophic failures, I don't feel that it deserves A tier status. B tier appears to be more like its rightful place. Just my 2 cents✌🏽

[@superb63amg94]

Great job with this list. I absolutely love my M156. It kicks ass!😂

[@midfieldraceway]

M104 and M119 are my favorite engines of these all but I respect your opinion

[@ataipacquiao5713]

M157 should be A tier of course

[@Czechbound]

This was really great. SUGGESTION : Putting a timeline on the x-axis would allow us to better understand the development over time.

[@arman50a]

M157 is a most underrated engine in history of AMG. I think because it has same architecture as M278 and early built m278 had some problems. But M157 is not the same as M278. This engine specialty after 2012- good and reliable. I would put it on A

[@leaderofthecommunistforces3180]

As always, a great video. I was hopeful in seeing the M279 6.0L Biturbo V12. The successor to the M275. But regardless it was a good video, this kind of video is something many other's including myself had been looking out for as AMG Enthusiasts. I knew of all people in the world that you would be the one to make it 👍👍👍.

[@tempestv8]

I didn't realise AMG had so many engines! Thanks for this video!

[@davidbogec]

M157 is a BEAST at least an A...

[@nourdineamg5762]

I think that the m157 deserve to be in A and m178 in S, the m178 is the most performant and a highly developed engine from AMG, in amg GTR its sounds like a naturaly aspirated engine, you have to mention the m178 Ls2 apart and put it in the S+, thanks for your efforts

[@boshmaism5]

M157 must be in A

[@BalanBro2]

Very good overview. I think this list and ranking is pretty much spot on, with maybe the exception of the M133. Yes it is a 4-banger, but it's output for a 2.0 was among the best across any manufacturer, and I think it's easily the best sounding inline 4-cylinder engine, even more so than the M139. C tier seems more approriate.

[@jdavidblais]

complètement d'accord !!!

[@pranavvaidya3590]

Yes, I agree. The use of a 4-cylinder by AMG was looked down upon, but people forget that the CLA is a very small car and is on the lower end of the Mercedes lineup. Even with the 4 banger in there, it's a tight fit inside the engine bay, so it would be impossible to fit an 8 or even 6-cylinder in there. Putting that engine in a 63 AMG isn't acceptable, but in a 45, it's perfect. As for power, sub 400hp from a factory turbo 4-cylinder is pretty good. It also sounds better than most other 4 cylinders.

[@ibeloly]

Will be great to see same engines ranked, with only criteria being reliability! Guess m275 will not be S tier... Thank you for your videos.

[@poisonouspython1410]

you'd be surprised. There's a 300k+ original mile m275 still on the road... don't ask me how I know ;) Fluid maintenance is key

[@thatmatty231guy]

I have an M275 with 180000km on it - its a very reliable car i just have an oil leak i need to fix on it now but otherwise its been fantastic.

[@poisonouspython1410]

@@thatmatty231guy It's barely broken in then haha. The one I'm speaking about literally has 550,000km and it runs like a top

[@thatmatty231guy]

@@poisonouspython1410 Wow 550k? Holy shit thats nuts haha. Yea mines brand new then lol. But yea they're truly fundamentally solid - and they're still pretty basic just a massive SOHC 3 valve V12 with a couple turbos bolted on.

[@poisonouspython1410]

@@thatmatty231guy Yes, you've got a long while left on the clock with your engine haha. I'm a car longevity snob with vehicles so both of mine have over 550,000km but you would never know it from the way they look or drive. And yes, the lack of variable valve timing is important, but most important to me when selecting an engine platform to hypermile is PORT INJECTION. I literally have original injectors in both my engines with over half a million km and the valves are clean as a whistle.

[@Lex24HD]

OM612 maybe wasn't as AMG planned but, sure it's impressive. I wish I had a w203 T model with the 612

[@jSUIIII]

As far as diesels goes the om629 takes the cake. More torque than an Aventador back in 2006.

[@certifiedhoodclassic7844]

@@jSUIIII ever heard of the om606 superturbo? thats another type of monster

[@AK-wo3gj]

Your a true amg fan. Love the videos

[@Aris_Groumpos]

The M119 was also used in the sauber C9/C11 with twin turbos setup.

[@mohammadalfattal2902]

yeah and in CLK LM, M119 deserve S imo

[@bathembufutshane1462]

Considering the improvements that were later made on the M156, I would recommend it be placed at S-level. This is the engine that took AMG away from petrol head anoraks into popular consciousness. Its the engine most people know AMG for. It also delivered stonking performance worthy of its rivals. Other than this, I agree with the list.

[@omargheyeh5814]

Agree a 100%

[@hoveylu7231]

Disagree. Even with updated headbolts, there are still the issues of camshaft, lift and cam adjuster locking plate wear as well as intake manifold corrosion that keeps the most special AMG engine imo from being in S tier. A+ tier definitely. You need to own one to really know the pros and cons (I do). Go watch Tasos Machatos, heaps of AMG engine content to keep you informed and interested.

[@corboymedia22]

I Totally agree.

[@roadgang1803]

Bro intake manifold pipe made with such material doesnt resist high temperatures so its doomed to fail apparently

[@stefanomarcellino6701]

Maybe its the era i grew up in but i think the M156 is one of the best V8’s ever made. Best sound, smooth but strong power delivery. Perfect NA V8. S tier imo

[@biaritzsiroko6117]

Glad you understand this well! we want sound, volume and power! otherwise we can just buy a Toyota. I hope AMG wakes up and keeps making the brutal V8's and V12's !

[@print-master]

My first MB was a C43 AMG estate with M113 100% reliability over the 12 years and 70,000 miles. Sounds great and v fast. Last Year I sold it and bought a C63s Estate with M177 which is another story...+200 more horses and monsterously quick

[@AmRFuKYaH]

M276 sounds so good for a V6, I'd swap the m256 and M276

[@PaulPaid]

He was Crazy to put that excellent engine on the D list.

[@shariarkhosraviani2059]

Yeah, this guy is stupid. One of the most reliable Mercedes engines is the M276, he didn’t do any research on this engine.

[@mak62183]

The stance of that black E55 is PERFECT 👍 😘

[@Jitzie]

The M133 is a turbocharged inline-four engine produced by Mercedes-Benz. Since its debut in 2013, it has been awarded International Engine of the Year three times in the "Best New Engine" and "1.8-litre to 2-litre" categories. D Tier... ok, I had a 2017 A45 for 5 years and that had a crazy good sounding exhaust, it was much louder than the previous iteration.

[@Trades46]

Hardcore AMG fans don't like 4cyls. The M133 even today is pretty cutting edge, but it is supercedes by the even better M139. Even AMG built 2.0L turbos are best of their kind.

[@robertlambert5299]

M113k of course.

[@surreaLinnovatioN]

M178 S tier (perfomance clearly is speaking over 3 valve sound) M157 A tier easy M260 B tier, because it was a very impressive engineering for the size, and I believe the engineering is half of a M177 and M178

[@slsamg_5thscale]

I'm glad you put the M159 in the S-tier!

[@LIE4ME]

08:08 The 2023 Z06 Corvette produced 670 horsepower and 460 lb-ft of torque and redline of 8,600 rpm. Thanks for a great video.

[@AMGmeister]

Just two months after I made this video, the Z06 was unveiled. Kudos to Chevrolet for doing that, should be an amazing car.

[@desertfrog]

I think the reliability issues of M156 are overstated, yes they can be costly but they are known. Catastrophic failures are rare, even the head bolts issue, and plenty of cars are pushing 200k miles without any head work. I respect the M113k, but I don’t think the reliability and ability to mod is what makes an AMG engine special. The same can be said for a lot of Japanese and American engines. The M156 is the pinnacle of what it means to be an AMG engine: superb German engineering and a sublime sound.

[@retorik7246]

Dark Soul ranking system. Thumbs up

[@stephanvelines7006]

The M133 (2.0 I4 T) and the M177 (4.0 V8 TT) are actually close relatives from a technical standpoint. As the per liter output of the 4 cylinder M133 is higher you can estimate what potential the V8 version has, even with emissions accessories (keeping in mind increased thermal losses in larger engines). The next possible step for AMG would be to make a replacement for the M177 / M178 based on the new M139 2.0 I4 T engine. But sadly as internal combustion engine development is coming to a halt in Germany we might never see such replacement. Instead the M139 - possibly the large scale last internal combustion engine of AMG - will creep upwards through the Mercedes lineup (new C63 hybrid).

[@CommanderTycho]

I have an M112K and it's very reliable. Really good V6 that you can mod easily to get up to 400hp and feel no negative effects.

[@thatmatty231guy]

I've had all the A tier engines apart from the 178 - and my favourite would have to be the 113k and just behind it the 275. The 156 is lovely sounding but not as thrilling as the 113k's torque. I think the 157 is probably fair enough in B tier - its still a monster motor but its a lot more 'electrically limited' feeling - in saying that though, the 177 feels that way too! Even with ESP off my C63s used to feel still somewhat delinked from the accellerator pedal.

[@quinyboties]

It’s transmission torque limits and bov vales. I got an ecu tune, down pipes & tcu tunes plus bov vales from zac and carbon intake. The engine really comes alive! Throttle response so much better. I know what you’re saying by the m177 feeling electronically limited, that’s because it is. The ecu and tcu tune really fixes that feeling

[@mrmerc7931]

M279 is worth mentioning in my opinion. Revised version of the awesome M275. I’d put both M275 & M279 in S tier bc it’s been in production for 21 years and still going in the Maybach, awesome sound, pretty reliable, big power, used in the Pagani Zonda…

[@suninrobrobinsun3039]

M157 maybe should be in A section💪🏾

[@erissitone]

Good job old man, very very interesting. Please, more videos!

[@alonzoharris222]

M157 doesn't deserve to be B tier. Very underrated engine.

[@AMGmeister]

Fair. A tier then?

[@BANKAI-L]

The M157 is nearly as powerful as the M275 For example in the S class w221 The V12 m275: 630 Hp/ 1000 Nm The V8 m157: 571 Hp/900 Nm Wich is nearly the same...

[@MrBitemeidareya]

Not a reliable engine by any means

[@MrBitemeidareya]

@@freakyaright15 The 157/278 needs every plastic peice in that cooling system upgraded with metal and then it'll be a better engine. People make shit loads of power with them, the cooling system is really the downfall. I believe there's plenty of aftermarket support for them. But the non amg version is weaker

[@alonzoharris222]

@@AMGmeister I would have said A tier, but appreciate this is your list!! For me, the M157 is also one of the classiest sounding AMG engines too.

[@ryv2582]

00:51 you're living in everyman's dream my man~thanks for uploaded such an informative video~

[@beemer1111]

Extremely well produced and informative video, thank you!

[@laithellabban]

M276 deserved higher rating 😢 arguably the most reliable engine on the list, and can still push 400hp+ with a stage 1 tune

[@burnttoast5318]

M113K FTW

[@jeffreytsao]

Speaking from M177 owner, M133 should be at least C Tier along with M139, if not higher (for both) due to V8 "favoritism", also I think M178 particularly the LS2 on AMG GT Black Series & Aston Martin Valhalla definitely deserves the S Tier, great list though, thank you for putting them together.

[@tigelee7818]

Love this video! I own 1996, S320 and 1992 S350 turbo diesel! They still perform miraculously well at 2021! Love to know more about them. I inherited them by accident!! 😊

[@cesartoledo5621]

I wish you would have given the M113 a little more credit. Yes the M113”K” has a little more power, thanks to the Kompressor… My ML55 still rocks and she has 160.000 miles, not kilometers. She was hand built and doesn’t carry a tag with some guys name on it. Let me know , I really love your videos.

[@embajadoresboy4535]

I have the W204 2015 C63 507. The last ones before switching to turbos. Love to see the ranking on Range Rover Sports and SVR

[@aaronmcconkey1062]

The m112k was also in the srt6 crossfire.

[@aaronmcconkey1062]

Ps the lt6 in the new zo6 makes 680 with being smaller than the m159 :P

[@Yessir-z8v]

The old AMG engines are the beast

[@ecomasterster]

awesome video, hope one day I can afford E55 with M113k.

[@BeardedCarBuddy]

This list will be my AMG Bible

[@ivanz.598]

His channel is the AMG bible

[@TheDato69]

Everything spot on but I think m157 deserves more credit

[@electric8668]

The M113 naturally aspirated engine is basically bulletproof more reliable than the M113Kompressor model but you rate the M113 lower? Sure dude sure

[@bernardwarr4187]

Great information as always, if possible, I would consider the M119 short/ and closed deck as fitted to the W124 should be in the B grade. AMG did a lot of work to make this engine possible and the high valve of the E60 cars means this should at least be a B plus. It’s also worth noting these particular Engine are extremely reliable, with zero common faults. Don’t forget, this engine was responsible for the 1989 Sauber Mercedes Win at LevMans

[@33adrenaline]

love this guys videos

[@GamingJamesGames]

In my opinion, the M156 and M159 are the best and I think will remain to be the best N/A engines in the world. It's sad that new N/A cars are just getting rarer and rarer thanks to emission regulations. With that, there aren't that many good solutions to keep an engine's original displacement. Manufactures either A. Put even bigger OPFs, B. Twin Turbo or C. Kill it completely. It's disappointing to hear that the next C63 AMG won't even have a V8.

[@DanielSadjadian]

M178 in the GTR it’s epic 👍🔥 all lovely engines though.

[@maxwellbrown2584]

love your detail! Great rundown!

[@julianadams2206]

A shout out for the M260. I have Thai engine in my A35 AMG and it’s Very characterful with good power. Whilst to appreciate that it’s bottom of this chart it is still a great engine for a small performance hatch back.

[@pfoxhound]

M156 - bolts, horrific finish of cam shafts. Why is is ok?

[@MDCYF]

Cuz it just takes Torque and Horsepower for breakfast

[@talkditingsdem5799]

You know the head bolts and cams are a simple fix that Indy mechanic shop can do. Either is the death of the engine. A shop will do the head bolts and cam lobes for $1500 to $2500. I own 3 m156 and head bolts and lobes are fine on all 3. Not every m156 has those issues.

[@pfoxhound]

@@talkditingsdem5799 unless you have some ~100kmiles on it, or age.. than - you need help. How can you torque bolts to same specs if the head gasket is already squeezed. What torque should you use to replace each bolt with the old gasket? The torque is not about this engine, m113k was much more.

[@16vr6]

M112K is the best-sounding V6 for any production car IMO.

[@AnarchyFoxMusic]

I think the M178 engine in the GTR before the particulate filters were added is up there as one of the best sounding cars they ever made, and I would put it comfortably in S tier, especially with how much praise the M177 got

[@dronin87]

When you think of AMG the m156 comes to mind. It is arguably the best sounding muscle engine of the modern times. I also think the m276 is under rated, it is generally seen as better sounding and more exciting than the equivalent Audi V6 and BMW B56 even though the B56 gets all the attention. Finally I'd say the m155 in the SLR while a good engine is extremely expensive to maintain and doesn't have a high redline as many would hope in a racing inspired engine.

[@PaulSGraham69]

My 2006 C180 Kompressor Evolution S (just 20 UK units) with only 35000 on clock has cost me £2000 last 8 months..all underneath wear and tear ..thanks for video..appreciated

[@mackmoore3703]

I didn't know that AMG made a diesel engine. The M119 engine is definitely my favorite because of the sound and the sheer reliability.

[@FizzyMotors]

I don't care if this video is not scientific at all, I had a good time watching it. thanks