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Best Engine
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Recommended
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Generations
11
Engines Rated
259
Total Complaints
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5 recommended
5 caution
1 avoid
Generation Timeline
2006-2011
C219
6 engines
177 complaints
Unknown
✅
Recommended
(3.6)
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2012-2018
C218
4 engines
49 complaints
🔥 1
4.7L 8-cyl
⚠️
Caution
(3.2)
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2019-2024
C257
1 engine
33 complaints
3.0L Turbo 6-cyl
⚠️
Caution
(3.4)
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