Engine Code Technical Database
Engine Code OM 642 – 320 CDI / 350 CDI V6 (145 kW / 150 kW / 165 kW / 195 kW) (Engine Oil, Timing Belt/Chain & Reliability)
Engine Code with code OM 642 (320 CDI / 350 CDI V6 (145 kW / 150 kW / 165 kW / 195 kW)) was installed in models: Mercedes-Benz ML / GLE (W163 / W164 / W166) & GLK / GLC, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (W903 / W906 / W907) & Vito / Viano (W638 / W639 / W447), Mercedes-Benz Class A (W168 / W169 / W176) & Class B (W245 / W246), Mercedes-Benz Class C (W204 / W205) & Class E (W212 / W213), Mercedes-Benz W124, Class C (W202 / W203) & Class E (W210 / W211). Below you will find the exact engine oil specification, filter code and recommended service intervals.
Viscosity
5W-40 or 5W-30 (10W-40 u W124 / W202 / W210)
Oil Capacity
5,5 – 6,5 l (čtyřválce CDI a Kompressor) / 7,5 – 8,5 l (pětiválce 270 CDI a šestiválce 320/350 CDI!)
Oil Filter Code
MANN-FILTER HU 718/5 x (nebo HU 727/1 x pro 200/220/270 CDI)
⏱️ Oil change interval (OM 642): 15 000 km / 1 rok (for maximum turbo, timing chain/belt and piston ring life, do not exceed 15,000 km / 1 year).
⚙️ Timing & maintenance (OM 642): At 150,000 – 180,000 km we recommend preventive replacement of the timing kit including water pump and coolant check.
🏆 Recommended oil & pack: Mobil Super 3000 X1 5W-40 (MB 229.3) or Mobil 1 ESP 5W-30 (MB 229.51) (6 až 9 liters (2× 5L kanystr)).
Vehicle models equipped with engine OM 642 (5):
Mercedes-Benz • 1985 – 2009
Mercedes-Benz W124, Class C (W202 / W203) & Class E (W210 / W211) – 320 CDI / 350 CDI V6 (145 kW / 150 kW / 165 kW / 195 kW)
🛢️ Oil: 5,5 – 6,5 l (čtyřválce CDI a Kompressor) / 7,5 – 8,5 l (pětiválce 270 CDI a šestiválce 320/350 CDI!) (5W-40 or 5W-30 (10W-40 u W124 / W202 / W210)) • 🔧 Filter: MANN-FILTER HU 718/5 x (nebo HU 727/1 x pro 200/220/270 CDI)
Mercedes-Benz • 1997 – 2023
Mercedes-Benz Class A (W168 / W169 / W176) & Class B (W245 / W246) – 320 CDI / 350 CDI V6 (145 kW / 150 kW / 165 kW / 195 kW)
🛢️ Oil: 5,5 – 6,5 l (čtyřválce CDI a Kompressor) / 7,5 – 8,5 l (pětiválce 270 CDI a šestiválce 320/350 CDI!) (5W-40 or 5W-30 (10W-40 u W124 / W202 / W210)) • 🔧 Filter: MANN-FILTER HU 718/5 x (nebo HU 727/1 x pro 200/220/270 CDI)
Mercedes-Benz • 2007 – 2023
Mercedes-Benz Class C (W204 / W205) & Class E (W212 / W213) – 320 CDI / 350 CDI V6 (145 kW / 150 kW / 165 kW / 195 kW)
🛢️ Oil: 5,5 – 6,5 l (čtyřválce CDI a Kompressor) / 7,5 – 8,5 l (pětiválce 270 CDI a šestiválce 320/350 CDI!) (5W-40 or 5W-30 (10W-40 u W124 / W202 / W210)) • 🔧 Filter: MANN-FILTER HU 718/5 x (nebo HU 727/1 x pro 200/220/270 CDI)
Mercedes-Benz • 1998 – 2023
Mercedes-Benz ML / GLE (W163 / W164 / W166) & GLK / GLC – 320 CDI / 350 CDI V6 (145 kW / 150 kW / 165 kW / 195 kW)
🛢️ Oil: 5,5 – 6,5 l (čtyřválce CDI a Kompressor) / 7,5 – 8,5 l (pětiválce 270 CDI a šestiválce 320/350 CDI!) (5W-40 or 5W-30 (10W-40 u W124 / W202 / W210)) • 🔧 Filter: MANN-FILTER HU 718/5 x (nebo HU 727/1 x pro 200/220/270 CDI)
Mercedes-Benz • 1996 – 2024
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (W903 / W906 / W907) & Vito / Viano (W638 / W639 / W447) – 320 CDI / 350 CDI V6 (145 kW / 150 kW / 165 kW / 195 kW)
🛢️ Oil: 5,5 – 6,5 l (čtyřválce CDI a Kompressor) / 7,5 – 8,5 l (pětiválce 270 CDI a šestiválce 320/350 CDI!) (5W-40 or 5W-30 (10W-40 u W124 / W202 / W210)) • 🔧 Filter: MANN-FILTER HU 718/5 x (nebo HU 727/1 x pro 200/220/270 CDI)