{"id":154680,"date":"2026-10-28T12:46:16","date_gmt":"2026-10-28T17:46:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?p=154680"},"modified":"2026-10-28T12:49:11","modified_gmt":"2026-10-28T17:49:11","slug":"mercedes-b-class-van-with-a-m273-v8","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?p=154680","title":{"rendered":"Mercedes B-Class Van with a M273 V8"},"content":{"rendered":"

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In 2009 Mercedes-Benz transformed a first-generation Mercedes B-class<\/a> van into the “B55” prototype. The van would have originally come with a 1.5L, 1.7L, 2.0L inline-four running on gasoline or a 2.0L diesel inline-four. As the “B55” badge indicates this van has a much larger displacement motor. Under the small hood sits a 5.5 L M273 V8<\/a> producing 388 hp (289 kW) and 530 Nm (390 Nm) of torque. The factory B-class van would be offered in front-wheel drive or four-wheel drive. Mercedes built the “B55” as rear-wheel drive using a 7G-Tronic (722.9) seven-speed automatic transmission and W210 independent rear end.<\/p>\n