The Mercedes-Benz OM642DE30LA Diesel Engine 3.0L turbodiesel has been used in Mercedes, Dodge, and Freightliner Sprinter vans since 2007.

The foundation of the Mercedes OM642DE30LA Diesel Engine is a cast aluminum engine block, a feature that is somewhat unique in the United States, where diesel engines historically employ a cast iron or, more recently, a compacted graphite iron (CGI) engine block for the material’s favorable strength characteristics. At 72 degrees, the engine’s cylinder configuration is relatively narrow. The combined result is an engine that is both compact and lightweight. Its small displacement and sophisticated exhaust aftertreatment system not only meets strict regulations in the U.S., but grants the engine a ULEV (ultra-low emissions vehicle) certification in most, if not all designated localities.

Mercedes Benz OM642DE30LA Diesel Engine Specs:

Engine:
Mercedes 3.0L OM642De30LA

Manufacturer:
Mercedes-Benz (a division of Daimler AG)

Applications:
2007 – 2019 Freightliner Sprinter 2500/3500/4500
2007 – 2009 Dodge Sprinter 2500/3500
2010 – 2019 Mercedes Sprinter 2500/3500

Production Site:
Daimler AG Powertrain Plant, Marienfelde, Berlin, Germany

Type:
4 stroke diesel

Configuration:
72° V-6

Displacement:
2.986 liters, 182.40 CID

Firing Order:
1 – 4 – 2 – 5 – 3 – 6

Cylinder Map (Numbers):

Engine Block:
Cast aluminum

Cylinder Head:
Cast aluminum

Compression Ratio:
18.0 : 1

Cylinder Bore:
3.27 in (83 mm)

Cylinder Stroke:
3.62 in (92 mm)

Valvetrain:
Dual overhead camshaft (DOHC), 4 valves per cylinder (24v total)

Fuel [1]:
Ultra low sulfur diesel (ULSD), B20 biodiesel compatible

Injection:
Direct injection, high pressure common rail, 23,000 psi max injection pressure

Aspiration:
Turbocharged, variable nozzle turbocharger

Engine Weight (approx):
460 lbs

Engine Oil Capacity:
13.2 U.S. qts w/ filter change (12.5 liters)

Engine Oil Viscosity [2]:
SAE 0W-30, 0W-40
Suitable for all temperatures

SAE 5W-30, 5W-40
Suitable in temperatures > -10° F

SAE 10W-30, 10W-40
Suitable in temperatures > 0° F

SAE 15W-30, 15W-40
Suitable in temperatures > 0° F

Rated Horsepower [3]:
188 hp @ 3,800 RPM

Rated Torque [3]:
325 lb-ft @ 1,400 RPM (peak torque maintained through 2,400 RPM)

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