M120.980 Mercedes-Benz M120.980

Високопродуктивний V12 двигун, що забезпечує плавну та потужну їзду, характерну для автомобілів класу люкс.

Brand: Mercedes-Benz Type: Petrol Configuration: V12 Production Years: 1997 - 2002 Production: Stuttgart, Germany
30 Brand engines
4 Modifications

Technical Specifications

Engine Displacement 6.0 L (5,987 cc)
Configuration V12
Number of Cylinders 12
Valves per Cylinder 2
Power 550 - 600 л.с.
Torque 800 - 900 Н*м
Cylinder Bore 89.00 mm
Piston Stroke 80.00 mm
Compression Ratio 10.0:1
Firing Order 1-12-3-6-5-8-7-10-2-11-4-9
Fuel System Multi-point Fuel Injection
Aspiration Naturally Aspirated
Intercooler No
Maximum RPM 6,000 rpm
Max Torque RPM 4,000 rpm
Valve Train DOHC
Timing Drive Chain
Block Material Aluminum
Head Material Aluminum
Engine Weight 250 kg
Dimensions (L×W×H) 700 × 600 × 700 mm
Lubrication System Pressure lubrication
Cooling System Liquid cooling

Additional Information

Engine Family Mercedes-Benz M120
Manufacturing Plant Stuttgart, Germany

Maintenance

Engine Oil Capacity 8 L (with filter: 8.5 L)
Recommended Viscosity 0W-40
Oil Standard MB 229.1
Recommended Brands Mobil 1, Castrol Edge, Shell Helix
Oil Change Interval 15 000 km or 12 mo
Oil Filter A0001801209
Air Filter A1120940004
Replace every 60 000 km
Spark Plugs Type: Platinum
Part number: A0001591003
Gap: 0.8 mm
Quantity: 12 pcs
Replace every 60 000 km
Coolant Capacity 12 L
Coolant Type G12 (Mercedes-Benz Coolant)
Coolant Change Interval 240 000 km
Thermostat Opening Temperature 88°C
Operating Temperature 90°C
Max Operating Temperature 120°C
Critical Temperature 130°C
Annual Maintenance Cost 2000-3000 USD

Reliability

Reliability rating: 8/10

Expected lifespan: 300 000 km

Common problems

Problem Severity Mileage Repair cost
Oil leaks from valve cover gaskets Medium 100000-150000 km $500-1000
Cooling system failures High 120000-180000 km $1500-2500

Known defects

  • Early models had issues with ignition coils
  • Potential for head gasket failure

Warranty extensions

  • Extended warranty options available for 5 years/100000 km

Tuning potential

Tuning potential: Medium | Max. safe power: 850 hp

Stage Power Torque Method Cost
Stage 1 650 hp 950 Nm ECU remap only
Reliability impact: Minimal 		$2000
Stage 2 700 hp 1000 Nm ECU, Exhaust System
Required: High-performance exhaust, ECU remap
Reliability impact: Low 		$4000
Stage 3 800 hp 1100 Nm -
Required: Upgraded turbo, Forged internals, High-performance fuel system
Reliability impact: Medium-High 		$8000

Popular modifications

  • ECU tune
  • Performance exhaust system
  • Cold air intake

Tuning limitations

  • Limited by stock fuel system
  • Cooling upgrades required for high power

Детальні технічні характеристики

7
модифікацій
394–394
к.с.

Спільні характеристики

Back suspension Independent, spring
Boost type none
Capacity 5987 cm3
Compression ratio 10
Country Germany
Cylinder layout V-type
Engine code M120.980
Engine placement Front, longitudinal
Engine type Gasoline
Front brakes ventilated disc
Front suspension Independent, spring
Fuel 95
Injection type distributed injection (multipoint)
Max speed 250 km/h
Number of cylinders 12
Timing belt DOHC
Valves per cylinder 4

Модифікації двигуна

6.0 AT (394 hp)
Привід Rear wheel drive КПП Automatic SL-Class R129 [рест.] 1998–2000
394 hp
engine
Cylinder bore 89.0 mm
Engine model Daimler-Benz M 120 E 60 (120.981)
Engine power 394 hp
Fuel tank capacity 80 l
Max power (kW) 290 kW
Max power at RPM 5200 RPM
Maximum torque 570 N*m
Min trunk capacity 260 l
Stroke cycle 80.2 mm
Turnover of maximum torque 3800 RPM
performance
Acceleration (0-100 km/h) 6.1 s
fuel
City driving fuel consumption per 100 km 23.3 l
CO2 emissions 370 g/km
Emission standards Euro 1
Highway driving fuel consumption per 100 km 10.9 l
Mixed driving fuel consumption per 100 km 15.5 l
transmission
Drive wheels Rear wheel drive
Gearbox type Automatic
Number of gear 5
dimensions
Back track width 1521 mm
Clearance 155 mm
Curb weight 1980 kg
Front track width 1532 mm
Full weight 2320 kg
Height 1303 mm
Length 4499 mm
Number of doors 2
Wheelbase 2515 mm
Width 1812 mm
suspension
Rear brakes Disc
Steering wheel position Left
Wheel size 245/45 R17
other
Body type Roadster
Car class S
Number of seater 2
Pitch Circle Diameter DIA66.6 5x112 mm
6.0 AT (394 hp)
Привід Rear wheel drive КПП Automatic S-Class 3 (W140) [рест.] 1994–1999
394 hp
engine
Cylinder bore 89 mm
Engine model M120.980
Engine power 394 hp
Fuel tank capacity 100 l
Max power (kW) 290 kW
Max power at RPM 5200 RPM
Maximum torque 570 N*m
Min trunk capacity 525 l
Stroke cycle 80.2 mm
Turnover of maximum torque 3800 RPM
performance
Acceleration (0-100 km/h) 6.6 s
fuel
City driving fuel consumption per 100 km 27.4 l
Highway driving fuel consumption per 100 km 15.9 l
Mixed driving fuel consumption per 100 km 21.9 l
transmission
Drive wheels Rear wheel drive
Gearbox type Automatic
Number of gear 5
dimensions
Back track width 1579 mm
Clearance 150 mm
Curb weight 4400 kg
Front track width 1606 mm
Full weight 4850 kg
Height 1480 mm
Length 6213 mm
Number of doors 4
Wheelbase 4140 mm
Width 1886 mm
suspension
Rear brakes ventilated disc
Steering wheel position Left/Right
Wheel size 255/45 R18
other
Body type Limousine
Car class F
Disc size 8.5x18 ET47, 8x18 ET50 8.5 18 47
Number of seater 6
Pitch Circle Diameter DIA66.5 5x112 mm
6.0 AT (394 hp)
Привід Rear wheel drive КПП Automatic S-Class 3 (W140) [рест.] 1994–1999
394 hp
engine
Cylinder bore 89.0 mm
Engine power 394 hp
Fuel tank capacity 100 l
Max power (kW) 290 kW
Max power at RPM 5200 RPM
Maximum torque 570 N*m
Min trunk capacity 525 l
Stroke cycle 80.2 mm
Turnover of maximum torque 3800 RPM
performance
Acceleration (0-100 km/h) 6.6 s
fuel
City driving fuel consumption per 100 km 24.5 l
Highway driving fuel consumption per 100 km 12.5 l
Mixed driving fuel consumption per 100 km 16.9 l
transmission
Drive wheels Rear wheel drive
Gearbox type Automatic
Number of gear 5
dimensions
Back track width 1575 mm
Clearance 150 mm
Curb weight 2155 kg
Front track width 1603 mm
Full weight 2720 kg
Height 1491 mm
Length 5213 mm
Number of doors 4
Wheelbase 3140 mm
Width 1887 mm
suspension
Rear brakes ventilated disc
Steering wheel position Left/Right
Wheel size 235/60 R16, 255/45 R18
other
Body type Sedan
Car class F
Disc size 7.5x16 ET51, 7.5x18 ET51 8.5 18 47, 8.5x18 ET47
Number of seater 5
Pitch Circle Diameter DIA66.6 5x112 mm
6.0 AT RWD (394 hp)
Привід Rear wheel drive КПП Automatic S-Class 3 (W140) [рест.] 1994–1999
394 hp
engine
Cylinder bore 89 mm
Engine model M120.980
Engine power 394 hp
Fuel tank capacity 100 l
Max power (kW) 290 kW
Max power at RPM 5200 RPM
Maximum torque 570 N*m
Min trunk capacity 525 l
Stroke cycle 80.2 mm
Turnover of maximum torque 3800 RPM
performance
Acceleration (0-100 km/h) 6.6 s
fuel
City driving fuel consumption per 100 km 27.4 l
Highway driving fuel consumption per 100 km 15.9 l
Mixed driving fuel consumption per 100 km 21.9 l
transmission
Drive wheels Rear wheel drive
Gearbox type Automatic
Number of gear 5
dimensions
Back track width 1579 mm
Clearance 150 mm
Curb weight 4400 kg
Front track width 1606 mm
Full weight 4850 kg
Height 1480 mm
Length 6213 mm
Number of doors 4
Wheelbase 4140 mm
Width 1886 mm
suspension
Rear brakes ventilated disc
Steering wheel position Left/Right
Wheel size 255/45 R18
other
Body type Limousine
Car class F
Number of seater 6
Pitch Circle Diameter DIA66.5 5x112 mm
6.0 AT (394 hp)
Привід Rear wheel drive КПП Automatic CL-Class C140 1992–2000
394 hp
engine
Cylinder bore 89.0 mm
Engine power 394 hp
Fuel tank capacity 100 l
Max power (kW) 290 kW
Max power at RPM 5200 RPM
Maximum torque 570 N*m
Min trunk capacity 504 l
Stroke cycle 82.0 mm
Turnover of maximum torque 3800 RPM
performance
Acceleration (0-100 km/h) 6.6 s
fuel
City driving fuel consumption per 100 km 20.8 l
Highway driving fuel consumption per 100 km 11.9 l
Mixed driving fuel consumption per 100 km 15.6 l
transmission
Drive wheels Rear wheel drive
Gearbox type Automatic
Number of gear 5
dimensions
Back track width 1587 mm
Clearance 150 mm
Curb weight 2205 kg
Front track width 1614 mm
Full weight 2680 kg
Height 1445 mm
Length 5065 mm
Number of doors 2
Wheelbase 2944 mm
Width 1912 mm
suspension
Rear brakes ventilated disc
Steering wheel position Left
Wheel size 245/45 R18
other
Body type Coupe
Car class F
Disc size 8x18 ET44
Number of seater 4, 5
Pitch Circle Diameter DIA66.6 5x112 mm
6.0 AT (394 hp)
Привід Rear wheel drive КПП Automatic S-Class 3 (W140) 1991–1998
394 hp
engine
Cylinder bore 89.0 mm
Engine power 394 hp
Fuel tank capacity 100 l
Max power (kW) 290 kW
Max power at RPM 5200 RPM
Maximum torque 570 N*m
Min trunk capacity 505 l
Stroke cycle 80.2 mm
Turnover of maximum torque 3800 RPM
performance
Acceleration (0-100 km/h) 6.6 s
fuel
City driving fuel consumption per 100 km 20.6 l
Highway driving fuel consumption per 100 km 11.8 l
Mixed driving fuel consumption per 100 km 15.4 l
transmission
Drive wheels Rear wheel drive
Gearbox type Automatic
Number of gear 4
dimensions
Back track width 1588 mm
Clearance 150 mm
Curb weight 2200 kg
Front track width 1613 mm
Full weight 2720 kg
Height 1445 mm
Length 5065 mm
Number of doors 2
Wheelbase 2945 mm
Width 1913 mm
suspension
Rear brakes ventilated disc
Steering wheel position Left/Right
Wheel size 235/60 R16, 255/45 R18
other
Body type Coupe
Car class F
Disc size 7.5x16 ET51, 8.5x18 ET47, 8x18 ET50 8.5 18 47
Number of seater 4
Pitch Circle Diameter DIA66.6 5x112 mm
6.0 AT (394 hp)
Привід Rear wheel drive КПП Automatic S-Class 3 (W140) 1991–1998
394 hp
engine
Cylinder bore 89.0 mm
Engine power 394 hp
Fuel tank capacity 100 l
Max power (kW) 290 kW
Max power at RPM 5500 RPM
Maximum torque 570 N*m
Min trunk capacity 525 l
Stroke cycle 80.2 mm
Turnover of maximum torque 3800 RPM
performance
Acceleration (0-100 km/h) 6.6 s
fuel
City driving fuel consumption per 100 km 20.6 l
Highway driving fuel consumption per 100 km 11.8 l
Mixed driving fuel consumption per 100 km 15.4 l
transmission
Drive wheels Rear wheel drive
Gearbox type Automatic
Number of gear 4
dimensions
Back track width 1575 mm
Clearance 150 mm
Curb weight 2230 kg
Front track width 1603 mm
Full weight 2720 kg
Height 1491 mm
Length 5205 mm
Number of doors 4
Wheelbase 3140 mm
Width 1887 mm
suspension
Rear brakes ventilated disc
Steering wheel position Left/Right
Wheel size 235/60 R16, 255/45 R18
other
Body type Sedan
Car class F
Disc size 7.5x16 ET51, 8.5x18 ET47, 8x18 ET50 8.5 18 47
Number of seater 5
Pitch Circle Diameter DIA66.6 5x112 mm

Cars with the M120.980 engine

This engine was fitted to 2 models

Photo Brand Model Generation Production years
No photo
 Maybach 62 62 2002 - 2012
No photo
 Brabus 7.3S 7.3S 1991 - 1998

All modifications (4)

Vehicle Generation Modification Power Gearbox Drive
Maybach 62 62 Maybach 62 6.0 V12 612 л.с. 5-Автомат 2WD 612 hp 5-Автомат 2WD
Maybach 62 62 Maybach 62 6.0 V12 612 л.с. 7-Автомат 2WD 612 hp 7-Автомат 2WD
Brabus 7.3S 7.3S Brabus 7.3S 7.3 л. 525 л.с. 6-МКП 2WD 525 hp 6-МКП 2WD
Brabus 7.3S 7.3S Brabus 7.3S 7.3 л. 600 л.с. 5-Автомат 2WD 600 hp 5-Автомат 2WD

Interesting Facts

  • One of the most powerful naturally aspirated engines of its time
  • Used in the ultra-luxurious Maybach models
  • Features advanced engineering and high-quality materials

Applications

Total produced: 5000

Vehicle Generation Years Power Markets
Maybach 57 W240 2002-2012 550hp/600hp Europe, USA, Asia
Maybach 62 W240 2002-2012 550hp/600hp Europe, USA, Asia

Compatible transmissions: 5-speed Automatic, 7-speed Automatic

Drive types: RWD

Fuel Economy

Fuel Type Petrol 98
Octane Rating Minimum: 98 | Recommended: 98
Consumption (City) 18 L/100km
Consumption (Highway) 10 L/100km
Consumption (Combined) 13 L/100km
Real Consumption 15 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 100 L
Range 769 km
Cost per 100 km 30-40 USD

Emissions Standards

Emission Standard Euro 3
CO₂ Emissions 400 g/km
Particulate Filter (DPF) Absent
AdBlue Not Required

Awards and Recognition

  • Best Luxury Engine (2000) — Luxury Cars

Comparison with competitors

Engine Brand Displacement Power Torque
BMW N73 BMW 6,000 cc 400 hp 600 Nm
Audi W12 Audi 6,000 cc 420 hp 600 Nm

Pros

  • Exceptional power and torque delivery
  • Smooth and refined operation
  • Luxury performance engine

Cons

  • High maintenance costs
  • Fuel consumption is significant
  • Heavy engine weight