Want the W204 c300/c350, but should I go M272 or M276?

[user152708]

After some research I noticed the post-facelift models (2012-2014) are the most reliable. However the 2012 came with the m272 whereas the 2013-2014 came with the m276. I went into a really deep rabbithole where for the most part, I saw that both are reliable engines overall. But I need to choose one. If we are talking reliability, which one should I go with?

 

[Swissbob]

The M276 is the sportier engine, as a 60° V6 it also sounds different.

Try to drive both, the W204 is generally a gorgeous car.

If you don’t need the space a E400 Coupe from 2013 with the Bi-Turbo M276 is probably one of the biggest underdogs of this era.