V-shaped engines, especially those with 12 cylinders, can experience misfires due to complexities in fuel and air distribution.

The engine is equipped with a turbocharger (TC), which can suffer from lag, overboost, or mechanical failure.

V12 engines like the M279 are known for timing chain wear, which can lead to engine timing issues.

Direct Fuel Injection (DFI) systems can have problems with clogged or leaking fuel injectors.

High-performance engines with complex configurations are prone to overheating, often due to cooling system failures.

V12 engines can have higher oil consumption, leading to frequent top-offs and potential oil leaks.

Modern engines have complex electrical systems that can fail, affecting engine performance and Dynamic Brake Support.

Issues with the EGR system can lead to poor emissions performance and engine knocking.

High-performance engines experience more wear and tear, leading to a shorter lifespan of components like spark plugs and belts.

V-shaped 12-cylinder engines can produce more vibration and noise, which may require additional damping measures.

The M278 engine has been known to experience oil leaks, often due to issues with the valve cover gaskets or oil cooler seals.

Over time, the timing chain in the M278 engine can wear out, leading to potential misalignment and engine performance issues.

Since the engine is turbocharged, failures in the turbocharger system can occur, affecting engine performance and efficiency.

Direct Fuel Injection (DFI) systems can lead to carbon build-up on intake valves, which can cause misfires and reduced performance.

The M278 engine may experience coolant leaks, often due to failing seals or gaskets, which can lead to overheating issues.

Problems with the camshaft adjusters can lead to rough idling, poor acceleration, and overall engine performance issues.

The ignition coils in the M278 engine can fail, leading to misfires, rough running, and poor fuel economy.

Various sensors in the engine, such as the oxygen sensor or mass airflow sensor, can fail and lead to incorrect engine management and performance issues.

DBS may fail to activate properly, causing delayed braking response.

Common in V-shaped engines, especially from valve covers and oil pan gaskets.

V8 engines may experience misfires due to failing ignition coils.

Wear and stretch in the timing chain can cause engine misalignment and poor performance.

If equipped with a turbo, it may suffer from boost leaks or failure.

Radiator and hoses may develop leaks, leading to engine overheating.

Direct-injection engines tend to accumulate carbon deposits on intake valves.

The automatic transmission may experience shifting issues or failure.

V-shaped engines, especially those with 12 cylinders, can experience misfires due to complexities in fuel and air distribution.

The engine is equipped with a turbocharger (TC), which can suffer from lag, overboost, or mechanical failure.

V12 engines like the M279 are known for timing chain wear, which can lead to engine timing issues.

Direct Fuel Injection (DFI) systems can have problems with clogged or leaking fuel injectors.

High-performance engines with complex configurations are prone to overheating, often due to cooling system failures.

V12 engines can have higher oil consumption, leading to frequent top-offs and potential oil leaks.

Modern engines have complex electrical systems that can fail, affecting engine performance and Dynamic Brake Support.

Issues with the EGR system can lead to poor emissions performance and engine knocking.

High-performance engines experience more wear and tear, leading to a shorter lifespan of components like spark plugs and belts.

V-shaped 12-cylinder engines can produce more vibration and noise, which may require additional damping measures.

Due to the V-shaped engine configuration, oil leaks can occur at the valve covers and oil pan gaskets.

The twin-turbo (TC) system in the M157 engine can develop issues over time, such as oil leaks, bearing failures, or turbo lag.

Direct Fuel Injection (DFI) engines, like the M157, are prone to carbon build-up on the intake valves, which can affect engine performance.

The high-pressure fuel pump in the M157 can fail, leading to poor engine performance or a no-start condition.

The M157 engine can experience misfires due to faulty ignition coils, spark plugs, or fuel injectors.

The complex cooling system in the S-Class can develop leaks or failures in components like the radiator, water pump, or hoses.

Various sensors in the M157 engine, such as the oxygen sensor or mass air flow sensor, can fail and trigger the check engine light.

The timing chain in the M157 can stretch or wear over time, leading to poor engine timing and potential engine damage.

The DBS system may have software or sensor issues that can affect its performance and reliability.

Due to the V-shaped engine configuration, oil leaks can occur at the valve covers and oil pan gaskets.

The twin-turbo (TC) system in the M157 engine can develop issues over time, such as oil leaks, bearing failures, or turbo lag.

Direct Fuel Injection (DFI) engines, like the M157, are prone to carbon build-up on the intake valves, which can affect engine performance.

The high-pressure fuel pump in the M157 can fail, leading to poor engine performance or a no-start condition.

The M157 engine can experience misfires due to faulty ignition coils, spark plugs, or fuel injectors.

The complex cooling system in the S-Class can develop leaks or failures in components like the radiator, water pump, or hoses.

Various sensors in the M157 engine, such as the oxygen sensor or mass air flow sensor, can fail and trigger the check engine light.

The timing chain in the M157 can stretch or wear over time, leading to poor engine timing and potential engine damage.

The DBS system may have software or sensor issues that can affect its performance and reliability.

The M278 engine has been known to experience oil leaks, often due to issues with the valve cover gaskets or oil cooler seals.

Over time, the timing chain in the M278 engine can wear out, leading to potential misalignment and engine performance issues.

Since the engine is turbocharged, failures in the turbocharger system can occur, affecting engine performance and efficiency.

Direct Fuel Injection (DFI) systems can lead to carbon build-up on intake valves, which can cause misfires and reduced performance.

The M278 engine may experience coolant leaks, often due to failing seals or gaskets, which can lead to overheating issues.

Problems with the camshaft adjusters can lead to rough idling, poor acceleration, and overall engine performance issues.

The ignition coils in the M278 engine can fail, leading to misfires, rough running, and poor fuel economy.

Various sensors in the engine, such as the oxygen sensor or mass airflow sensor, can fail and lead to incorrect engine management and performance issues.

DBS may fail to activate properly, causing delayed braking response.

Common in V-shaped engines, especially from valve covers and oil pan gaskets.

V8 engines may experience misfires due to failing ignition coils.

Wear and stretch in the timing chain can cause engine misalignment and poor performance.

If equipped with a turbo, it may suffer from boost leaks or failure.

Radiator and hoses may develop leaks, leading to engine overheating.

Direct-injection engines tend to accumulate carbon deposits on intake valves.

The automatic transmission may experience shifting issues or failure.