What is the Mercedes-Benz OM606 engine?

The Mercedes-Benz OM606 is a 3.0 liter (2,996 cc) diesel engine with an inline 6, DOHC, 24 valve layout with no turbo (naturally aspirated). It makes 130 kW (177 HP) and 330 Nm of torque, and was built from about 1993 to 2001.

It was used in the Mercedes-Benz E 300 W210 (1995 to 1999) and Mercedes-Benz S 300 W140 (1993 to 1999). What we list: Mercedes OM606 3.0 straight-six diesel engines for E300 and the swaps built around them.

Autowerke Engines sells used OM606 engines from our yard in Hamburg. Before a unit is listed, the yard checks the engine code against the listing, writes down the parts fitted to it, seals every opening and photographs the real engine you will receive.

Not sure? Send us your VIN and your gearbox code. We match the engine family, the year window and the parts on the engine before anything is reserved, and the check is free.