title: Mercedes-Benz M281 engine
text: # Mercedes-Benz M281 engine
  
  The M281 is a straight-three petrol engine produced by Mercedes-Benz since 2014.
  
  ## Design
  
  The M281 uses an aluminium alloy cylinder block and head, and features a dual overhead camshaft with 4 valves per cylinder. It is transversely mounted and is available in three configurations: naturally aspirated with 45 kW (60 hp) or 53 kW (71 hp), or as a turbocharged 66 kW (89 hp) version. These engines are used in Smart, Renault, Nissan, and Dacia models due to Daimler A.G.'s involvement in the Renault–Nissan–Mitsubishi Alliance since 2010.
  
  ## Models
  
  | Engine | Displacement | Power | Torque | Years |
  | - | - | - | - | - |
  | M281 E10 R | 999 cc (61 cu in) | 45 kW (60 hp) at 6,000 rpm | 87 N⋅m (64 lb⋅ft) at 3,500 rpm | 2014– |
  | M281 E10 | 999 cc (61 cu in) | 52 kW (70 hp) at 6,000 rpm | 91 N⋅m (67 lb⋅ft) at 2,850 rpm | 2014– |
  | M281 E09 LA turbocharged | 898 cc (55 cu in) | 66 kW (89 hp) at 5,500 rpm | 135 N⋅m (100 lb⋅ft) at 2,500 rpm | 2014– |
  
  ### M281 E10 R
  
  * 2014–2019 C453/A453 Smart Fortwo
  * 2014–2019 W453 Smart Forfour
  
  ### M281 E10 (Nissan HR10DE/Renault H4D)
  
  * 2014–2019 C453/A453 Smart Fortwo
  * 2014–2019 W453 Smart Forfour
  * 2014–present Renault Twingo III
  * 2017–2020 Dacia Sandero II 1.0 SCe
  * 2017–2020 Dacia Logan II 1.0 SCe
  * 2017–present K14 Nissan Micra 1.0
  
  ### M281 E09 LA (Nissan HR09DET/Renault H4Bt)
  
  * 2014–2019 C453/A453 Smart Fortwo
  * 2014–2019 W453 Smart Forfour
  * 2014–present Renault Twingo III
  * 2014–2020 Dacia Sandero II 0.9 TCe
  * 2014–2020 Dacia Logan II 0.9 TCe
  * 2017–present K14 Nissan Micra 1.0
  * 2014-2019 Renault Clio IV 0.9
  