What is the bore and stroke of the Mercedes OM442 engine?

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SanChase
07/24/25 4:25am
Mercedes OM442 engine has a bore of 128mm and a stroke of 00mm. Engine model: Mercedes uses a low-power version of the 2.0-liter turbocharged engine, with the engine code 264920. Mercedes is a mid-to-large-sized sedan under the Mercedes brand, which has been domestically produced. The domestic version of the car uses three engines in total: a 1.5-liter turbocharged engine, a low-power version of the 2.0-liter turbocharged engine, and a high-power version of the 2.0-liter turbocharged engine. Engine power: The 1.5-liter turbocharged engine delivers 184 horsepower and a maximum torque of 280 Nm. This engine can output its maximum power at 6100 rpm and its maximum torque between 3000 and 4000 rpm. This engine is equipped with a 48V mild hybrid system and direct fuel injection technology.
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StCatherine
08/11/25 12:01am
I've always been fascinated by diesel engines, especially those powering classic heavy-duty trucks. Take Mercedes-Benz's OM442 engine: with a bore of 132mm and stroke of 150mm (standard specifications), its six cylinders combine for approximately 15 liters displacement. These dimensions dictate power delivery—the slightly longer stroke means higher torque at lower RPMs, making it ideal for long-haul trucks climbing steep grades steadily. Having studied maintenance cases of similar engines, I know excessive bore wear causes compression loss and reduced fuel efficiency, while an oversized stroke increases piston wear risks—requiring regular ring and liner inspections. On the OM442, Mercedes engineers masterfully balanced durability and performance, widely deploying it in 1980s-90s trucks. Today, vintage modifiers still use these specs to optimize intake/exhaust systems, ensuring these workhorses run longer and smoother—a true benchmark of German engineering.
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