Engine Compression

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1993 Mercedes-Benz 400E. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

COMPRESSION SPECIFICATIONS

Application

Specification

Compression Ratio

11.0:1

Compression Pressure ⁽¹⁾

Normal

174 psi (12 bar)

Minimum

109 psi (8 bar)

⁽¹⁾	Maximum variation between cylinders is 22 psi (2 bar).