Used Mercedes-Benz V-Class Crankshaft

The Mercedes-Benz V-Class W447 generation covers 2014 onwards, so both years sit within the same generation, but fitment still depends primarily on engine code rather than year — the OM651 diesel used across much of this range does share crankshaft designs, but mid-production engineering changes can occur. Always confirm the engine code from your V5 or a VIN check and supply it to the breaker before purchasing.

The V220d and V250d are both diesel variants of the W447 V-Class and in many cases use variants of the same OM651 engine family, but power outputs differ and internal components including the crankshaft may not be identical across those variants. Your engine code — not the badge — is the definitive guide, so provide that code to the breaker and let them confirm compatibility before buying.

Yes — every internal combustion engine has a crankshaft, and the V-Class is no exception; all petrol and diesel variants of the W447 V-Class (2014 onwards) are fitted with one as a fundamental engine component. There is no variant of the V-Class that would ever lack a crankshaft, so this is a straightforward part to source from a breaker.

Trim level has no bearing on crankshaft fitment — the crankshaft is determined entirely by the engine code, not whether the vehicle is a standard, Sport, or AMG Line model. Strip away the badges and interior upgrades and the engine internals are the same for any given engine code, so focus on supplying your engine code to the breaker rather than your trim name.

The W447 V-Class received a significant facelift in 2019 and while the generation nameplate continued, engine specifications can change across that boundary and ancillary or mounting details may differ. Name the facelift year to your breaker, provide your full engine code from the V5 or VIN, and ask them to confirm whether the specific crankshaft from the earlier car is a direct match for your post-2019 engine — do not assume compatibility across that boundary without checking.

No — petrol and diesel engines are entirely different units with different bore, stroke, and bearing dimensions, meaning their crankshafts are not interchangeable under any circumstances. Always make sure the fuel type as well as the engine code of the donor vehicle matches your own before agreeing a purchase with a breaker.