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Mercedes-Benz M119 specs: 5.0L (302.7 ci) 8-cylinder, 97 x 84 mm (3.8189 x 3.3071 in) bore and stroke, 10:1 compression. Built 1990–1999.
The Mercedes-Benz M119 is oversquare — the 3.8189" bore exceeds the 3.3071" stroke by 15.5% — a layout that favors airflow and RPM over leverage at the crank. The 3.3071" stroke does not reach 4,000 ft/min of mean piston speed until about 7,250 RPM, so piston speed is not what limits this engine's revs — valvetrain and breathing are. Each of the 8 cylinders displaces 37.8 ci (620 cc).
10:1 on aluminum heads is in the range that usually runs on pump premium; aluminum sheds heat faster than iron, which makes the same number a little more forgiving.
It is one of 6 engines in the M113 family, sitting between the 262.4 ci and 332.5 ci members. 10 factory variants share these dimensions across 1990–1999.
| Displacement | 302.7 ci / 5 L |
|---|---|
| Bore | 3.8189" |
| Stroke | 3.3071" |
| Cylinders | 8 |
| Configuration | V8 |
| Compression ratio | 10:1 * |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.155 |
* Compression ratio from a single source; not yet cross-verified.
| Block material | aluminum |
|---|---|
| Head material | aluminum |
| Valvetrain | SOHC |
| Fuel type | gas |
| Years | 1990–1999 |
| Bore/stroke character | 1.155 — oversquare — bore exceeds stroke, which favours higher RPM and larger valves |
|---|---|
| Mean piston speed at 6,000 RPM | 3,307 ft/min — conservative for a street engine |
| Displacement per cylinder | 37.8 ci |
| Static compression | 10:1 — in the range that usually runs on pump premium |
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These records share identical bore, stroke, displacement and compression. They differ by model year and factory power rating.
| Year | Advertised HP | Code |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | — | M119 |
| 1991 | — | M119 |
| 1992 | — | M119 |
| 1993 | — | M119 |
| 1994 | — | M119 |
| 1995 | — | M119 |
| 1996 | — | M119 |
| 1997 | — | M119 |
| 1998 | — | M119 |
| 1999 | — | M119 |
2 factory vehicles, 1990–1999. Each year opens that model's engine table.