Engine Timing Belt/Chain & Water Pump Catalog • Years 1997 – 2023
Timing Belt / Chain Mercedes-Benz A-Class (W168 / W169 / W176) & B-Class (W245 / W246) – When to Replace Timing Belt / Chain & Water Pump?
Complete timing belt / chain replacement interval overview for Mercedes-Benz A-Class (W168 / W169 / W176) & B-Class (W245 / W246) by engine code. Find out whether your engine uses a dry timing belt, timing chain or belt-in-oil (Wet-Belt).
Timing Belt / Chain Specs by Engine for Mercedes-Benz A-Class (W168 / W169 / W176) & B-Class (W245 / W246) (7 engines):
| Engine & Codes | Timing Type | Replacement Interval | Water Pump & Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
|
180 / 200 / 230 Kompressor (95 kW / 105 kW / 120 kW / 135 kW)
Codes: M111, M271
|
Timing Chain (with hydraulic tensioner and guide rails) | 130,000 – 200,000 km (replace immediately if cold-start rattle or P0016 correlation code occurs) | Timing chain life is greatly extended by changing engine oil every 10,000 – 15,000 km max! Coolant: MB 325.0 / 326.0 |
|
200 CDI / 220 CDI (75 kW / 85 kW / 105 kW / 110 kW / 125 kW)
Codes: OM 611, OM 646
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Timing Chain (with hydraulic tensioner and guide rails) | 130,000 – 200,000 km (replace immediately if cold-start rattle or P0016 correlation code occurs) | Timing chain life is greatly extended by changing engine oil every 10,000 – 15,000 km max! Coolant: MB 325.0 / 326.0 |
|
250 D / 270 CDI / 300 TD (83 kW / 125 kW / 130 kW)
Codes: OM 605, OM 606, OM 612
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Timing Chain (with hydraulic tensioner and guide rails) | 130,000 – 200,000 km (replace immediately if cold-start rattle or P0016 correlation code occurs) | Timing chain life is greatly extended by changing engine oil every 10,000 – 15,000 km max! Coolant: MB 325.0 / 326.0 |
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320 CDI / 350 CDI V6 (145 kW / 150 kW / 165 kW / 195 kW)
Codes: OM 613, OM 648, OM 642
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Timing Chain (with hydraulic tensioner and guide rails) | 130,000 – 200,000 km (replace immediately if cold-start rattle or P0016 correlation code occurs) | Timing chain life is greatly extended by changing engine oil every 10,000 – 15,000 km max! Coolant: MB 325.0 / 326.0 |
|
200 CDI / 200 d (100 kW / 110 kW / 120 kW)
Codes: OM 651, OM 654
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Timing Chain (with hydraulic tensioner and guide rails) | 130,000 – 200,000 km (replace immediately if cold-start rattle or P0016 correlation code occurs) | Timing chain life is greatly extended by changing engine oil every 10,000 – 15,000 km max! Coolant: MB 325.0 / 326.0 |
|
220 CDI / 220 d (125 kW / 143 kW / 147 kW)
Codes: OM 651.921, OM 654.920
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Timing Chain (with hydraulic tensioner and guide rails) | 130,000 – 200,000 km (replace immediately if cold-start rattle or P0016 correlation code occurs) | Timing chain life is greatly extended by changing engine oil every 10,000 – 15,000 km max! Coolant: MB 325.0 / 326.0 |
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250 CDI / 250 d (150 kW / 204 HP)
Codes: OM 651
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Timing Chain (with hydraulic tensioner and guide rails) | 130,000 – 200,000 km (replace immediately if cold-start rattle or P0016 correlation code occurs) | Timing chain life is greatly extended by changing engine oil every 10,000 – 15,000 km max! Coolant: MB 325.0 / 326.0 |