Mercedes Benz M272 Engine Parts Diagram (2025)
The Mercedes-Benz M272 engine is a 90-degree V6 power plant that was a staple in many Mercedes-Benz models throughout the mid-2000s. Renowned for its smooth power delivery and advanced features like continuous variable valve timing (VVT), the M272 is also complex, making a detailed parts diagram essential for maintenance and repair. Core Architecture and Block Components
The M272 is a naturally aspirated 90° V6 featuring an aluminum engine block and double overhead camshafts (DOHC) with four valves per cylinder. Mercedes Benz M272 Engine Parts Diagram
- Crankshaft Pulley/Vibration Damper (Part # 272 030 02 03) – Rubber-sleeved; the rubber degrades, causing pulley wobble.
- Alternator, A/C Compressor, Power Steering Pump – Mounted with their respective brackets.
- Camshaft Position Sensors (Part # 000 905 10 03) – Four total (two per bank). The diagram shows them threaded into the back of each cylinder head near the camshaft end.
- Crankshaft Position Sensor – Located on the driver’s side of the block, near the transmission bellhousing.
- Knock Sensors – Two sensors, one per bank.