Mercedes-Benz M279 engine
# Mercedes-Benz M279 engine

The M279 is a twin-turbocharged V12 engine produced by Mercedes-Benz. It was launched in 2012 with the R231 SL65 AMG.

## Design

The M279 is based on the previous generation M275 engine, but has been extensively revised. It now features port injection, larger turbochargers, changes to the valvetrain timing, and a new exhaust system for improved efficiency and emissions. The M279 also uses single overhead camshafts with 3 valves per cylinder, and has an identical bore and stroke compared to before.

## Models

| Engine | Power | Torque | Years |
| - | - | - | - |
| M279 E60 LA | 390 kW (530 PS; 523 hp) @ 4,900–5,300 rpm | 830 N⋅m (612 lb⋅ft) @ 1,900–4,000 rpm | 2014–2019 |
| M279 E60 LA | 450 kW (612 PS; 603 hp) @ 4,300–5,600 rpm | 1,000 N⋅m (738 lb⋅ft) @ 2,300–4,300 rpm | 2012– |
| M279 E60 LA | 463 kW (630 PS; 621 hp) @ 4,800–5,400 rpm | 1,000 N⋅m (738 lb⋅ft) @ 2,300–4,300 rpm | 2012– |
| M279 E60 LA | 450 kW (612 PS; 603 hp) @ 4,300–5,600 rpm | 900 N⋅m (664 lb⋅ft) @ 2,300–4,300 rpm | 2021– |

### M279 E60 LA (390 kW version)

* 2014–2019 S 600L (V222)
* 2015–2017 Mercedes-Maybach S 600 (X222)
* 2016–2018 Maybach S 600 Pullman (VV222)

### M279 E60 LA (450 kW version)

* 2012–2015 G 65 AMG (W463)
* 2021–present Mercedes-Maybach S 680 4MATIC

### M279 E60 LA (463 kW version)

* 2012–2018 SL 65 AMG (R231)
* 2014–2019 S 65 AMG (W222)
* 2014–2019 S 65 AMG Coupé (C217)
* 2014–2019 S 65 AMG L (V222)
* 2014–2018 G 65 AMG (W463)
* 2016–2019 S 65 AMG Cabriolet (A217)
* 2017–2019 Maybach S 650, S 680 (X222)
* 2018–2019 Maybach S 650 Pullman, S 680 Pullman (VV222)
