1.8 Kompressor "271941" Engine [MB E-Class W211]

Mercedes-Benz is one of the world’s most respected and best-known car manufacturers, and its engines are held in just as high regard as its cars. One of these engines is the Mercedes-Benz 1.8 Kompressor, also known by its engine code 271941. This engine is fitted to the Mercedes-Benz E-Class W211 and is one of the features that makes the model so popular and capable.

The Mercedes-Benz 1.8 Kompressor is a four-cylinder petrol engine fitted with a supercharger, which gives it extra power and responsiveness. The engine has a compression ratio of 8.5:1, with a maximum output of 120 kW (163 hp) and peak torque of 230 Nm. It uses direct injection, which improves fuel economy and reduces emissions.

The Mercedes-Benz 1.8 Kompressor comes with a range of innovative technologies, including an electronic throttle and a variable valve timing (VVT) system. This system adjusts valve opening timing and duration according to engine speed and load, improving both performance and fuel efficiency.

Servicing the Mercedes-Benz 1.8 Kompressor is relatively straightforward, and parts are widely available. The recommended service interval is roughly every 20,000 km or one year, with oil changes due approximately every 15,000 km.

The Mercedes-Benz 1.8 Kompressor has proven highly popular thanks to its efficiency and performance, and it has been fitted to a number of Mercedes-Benz models. Below are some of the cars that use this engine:

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