What problems does the Mercedes 1.8 Kompressor petrol engine have?

The M271 1.8 Kompressor, fitted to many C and E-Class cars, is known for timing chain stretch. A metallic rattle on a cold start is the sound to listen for before buying.

Petrol or diesel Mercedes for city driving in Portugal?

For town use and short trips, petrol is usually the better choice. It avoids particulate filter trouble and escapes the IUC surcharge that Portugal levies on diesel cars.

Are all Mercedes AMG models petrol?

Almost all, from the A 35 and A 45 to the C 63 and the larger V8s, apart from the electric AMGs. Do not confuse a real AMG with the AMG Line package, which is cosmetic only and can come on a diesel.

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Used petrol Mercedes in Portugal

Found 1,755 cars

From €600 to €665,000, half under €29,900 · Typically 2017 with 99,000 km · Most listed: Mercedes-Benz A-Class, Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class, and Mercedes-Benz C-Class. Petrol suits drivers who mostly make short trips, with no diesel particulate filter to clog. Recent Mercedes often pair it with a 48 V system, and petrol powers nearly every AMG, from the A 35 to the C 63.