Mercedes W211 E200 Kompressor Bare Engine 271956 271.956 184HP 99k, WARRANTY

Warranty and technical condition of the part

The engine is sold with a 90-day warranty.

The power unit was tested before removal and is in full working order.

Listing details

The offer applies to a bare engine.

The engine is sold without accessories (e.g. alternator, starter motor, manifolds, injectors, turbocharger, etc.).

Mercedes W211 E200 Kompressor Bare Engine 271956 271.956 184HP 99k, WARRANTY is a proposal for users looking for a proven power unit for their E-Class Mercedes. We offer a bare engine block, which serves as a solid foundation for professional repair or a complete powertrain rebuild. This variant allows for flexible use of existing accessories and tailoring the configuration to a specific vehicle.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A2710104245-1
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A2710104245
• Substitutable numbers: A2710104245, A 271 010 42 45, A2710106046, A 271 010 60 46
• Fuel type: Petrol
• Gearbox type: Automatic
• Number of cylinders: 4
• Part type: Engine Long Block
• Category: Engines
• Engine code: 271.956
• Mileage: 99 000

Technical characteristics of the engine block

The presented engine block belongs to a family of supercharged units designed for gasoline fuel systems. The design is based on four cylinders in an inline arrangement, which promotes smooth operation and predictable mechanical loads. The used engine code allows for clear identification of the unit and matching it to the appropriate version of the E-Class Mercedes.

The engine was designed to work with an automatic transmission, which is important when planning a complete powertrain configuration. As a result, this block will work well both for a standard unit replacement and for more extensive service projects where compatibility with the factory drivetrain is key.

Purpose and application in the Mercedes W211

The bare engine block is a solution aimed at workshops and users who have functional accessories and want to replace only the basic block with the cylinder head. This configuration allows for:

• retaining the vehicle's original accessories and electronics,
• precise matching of auxiliary components to a specific equipment version,
• controlling repair costs by utilizing existing sub-assemblies.

The unit is dedicated to the W211 generation Mercedes E-Class in the E200 Kompressor version, which facilitates the selection of appropriate accompanying components and reduces the risk of mechanical and assembly compatibility issues.

Condition, mileage, and service aspects

The engine comes from an operated vehicle, which means that before installation, it is worth planning standard service activities, such as checking seals, verifying the timing system, or inspecting the condition of the accessory mounting points. The available mileage information allows for a better assessment of the potential for further operation and planning the scope of preventive workshop work.

For workshops specializing in the Mercedes brand, such a block is a good base for building a complete power unit, using existing accessories, wiring harnesses, and controllers. This allows for maintaining the consistency of the vehicle's configuration and optimizing costs compared to purchasing a full, complete engine.

Benefits of choosing a used engine block

Choosing a used block from the Kompressor family of units for a Mercedes E-Class is a solution that combines reasonable cost with maintaining the car's original performance characteristics. The main advantages of this approach include:

• maintaining factory driving characteristics thanks to the use of a unit consistent with the vehicle's design,
• the possibility of a staged rebuild – from installing the basic block to successively refreshing the accessories,
• better control over the engine configuration compared to replacements of uncertain origin.

For users who value the consistency of technical solutions in their Mercedes, such a block is a practical compromise between a full powertrain replacement and a costly repair of an existing unit.

Mercedes engines – expansion and component selection

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the engine area in your Mercedes and need other elements from the same group, such as blocks, cylinder heads, or complete power units, check out the available parts in the Mercedes Engines category.

To better plan your investment in a power unit, it is also worth familiarizing yourself with the experiences of users of other premium brands – practical tips regarding typical failures and repair costs can be found in the article Faulty BMW E90 engines: check what can ruin your budget!, which helps you approach the topic of purchasing and servicing engines consciously.

Additional information on the advantages of using original, used components in cars of this brand is also provided in the entry Used parts for Mercedes – original parts from dismantling, which describes how to effectively combine quality with service cost control.