MERCURY® DIESEL 3.0L (150-270hp)

Powerful and Compact

 

Redefining the standard in a powerful, compact and easy-to-service package.

Datasheet

  • 270 hp Inboard
  • 270 hp Sterndrive
  • 230 hp Sterndrive
  • 230 hp Inboard
  • 150 hp Sterndrive

Power mhp / kW
  • 270
Bore and stroke
  • 3.27 x 6.62″ / 83 x 92 mm
Maximum RPM (WOT)
  • 4200
Engine type
  • V6
Displacement (L)
  • 3.0L
Dry Weight (engine only)
  • 348 Kg (767 lbs)
Dimensions (L x W x H)
  • 36.6 x 33.5 x 30.0″ / 931 x 851 x 784 mm
Peak Torque
  • 594 Nm @ 2200 rpm
Air Handling
  • Turbocharged and Aftercooled
Fuel System
  • High pressure common rail
Rotation
  • Counter clockwise facing flywheel
Compression Ratio
  • 16.5:1
Fuel Pre-filtration requirement
  • Not required
Fuel lift pump
  • On engine
High pressure fuel pump
  • Bosch CP 4.2 w/ integrated gear lift pump
Valves per Cylinder
  • 4
Pistons
  • Oil jet cooled
Fuel injectors
  • Bosch CRS 2.20 (Solenoid)
Glow Plugs
  • Standard equipment with Bosch glow plug control unit (GCU)
Air inlet (Starboard Rear)
  • Filtered and silenced
Turbocharger
  • Honeywell VGT
Engine and turbocharger cooling
  • Closed cooled
Coolers
  • Aftercooler, Engine Coolant, Engine Oil, Power Steering / Gear Oil and Fuel – All are tube and shell
Seawater pump inlet size
  • 38 mm (1.5 in)
Oil sump volume
  • 8.5 L
Dipstick range
  • 1.0 L
Oil maintenance interval
  • 200 hours or annually
Coolant Volume
  • 12 L
Flywheel size
  • 290 mm (11.42 in) SAE 8
Electrical system
  • 12 V, 110 A w/ conveniently located battery power and ground studs
MerCathode (Sterndrive only)
  • Engine mounted
Engine Stop
  • ECU Controlled
Engine Control Unit (ECU)
  • Bosch EDC17
Sensors
  • Crank & cam position, intake manifold pressure/temp, compressor outlet temp, exhaust gas temp, fuel temp, rail pressure, water in fuel (WIF), oil pressure/temp, coolant temp, seawater pressure/temp, atmospheric pressure
Throttle and shift
  • Mercury DTS or Mechanical Cable
Helm and gauge compatibility
  • Mercury SmartCraft
Mercury Joystick Piloting
  • Compatible with Joystick Piloting for Inboards
Inboard: ZF 63A
  • 1.21, 1.56, 2.03, 2.52, 2.68
Inboard: ZF 63
  • 1.25, 1.75, 2.78
Inboard: ZF 68IV
  • 1.29, 1.56, 1.99
Inboard: ZF 45C
  • 1

Power mhp / kW
  • 270
Bore and stroke
  • 3.27 x 6.62″ / 83 x 92 mm
Maximum RPM (WOT)
  • 4200
Engine type
  • V6
Displacement (L)
  • 3.0L
Dry Weight (engine only)
  • 358 Kg (789 lbs)
Dimensions (L x W x H)
  • 36.7 x 33.4 x 32.0″ / 847 x 849 x 813 mm
Peak Torque
  • 594 Nm @ 2200 rpm
Air Handling
  • Turbocharged and Aftercooled
Fuel System
  • High pressure common rail
Rotation
  • Counter clockwise facing flywheel
Compression Ratio
  • 16.5:1
Fuel Pre-filtration requirement
  • Not required
Fuel lift pump
  • On engine
High pressure fuel pump
  • Bosch CP 4.2 w/ integrated gear lift pump
Valves per Cylinder
  • 4
Pistons
  • Oil jet cooled
Fuel injectors
  • Bosch CRS 2.20 (Solenoid)
Glow Plugs
  • Standard equipment with Bosch glow plug control unit (GCU)
Air inlet (Starboard Rear)
  • Filtered and silenced
Turbocharger
  • Honeywell VGT
Engine and turbocharger cooling
  • Closed cooled
Coolers
  • Aftercooler, Engine Coolant, Engine Oil, Power Steering / Gear Oil and Fuel – All are tube and shell
Seawater pump inlet size
  • 38 mm (1.5 in)
Oil sump volume
  • 8.5 L
Dipstick range
  • 1.0 L
Oil maintenance interval
  • 200 hours or annually
Coolant Volume
  • 12 L
Flywheel size
  • 290 mm (11.42 in) SAE 8
Electrical system
  • 12 V, 110 A w/ conveniently located battery power and ground studs
MerCathode (Sterndrive only)
  • Engine mounted
Engine Stop
  • ECU Controlled
Engine Control Unit (ECU)
  • Bosch EDC17
Sensors
  • Crank & cam position, intake manifold pressure/temp, compressor outlet temp, exhaust gas temp, fuel temp, rail pressure, water in fuel (WIF), oil pressure/temp, coolant temp, seawater pressure/temp, atmospheric pressure
Throttle and shift
  • Mercury DTS or Mechanical Cable
Helm and gauge compatibility
  • Mercury SmartCraft
Mercury Joystick Piloting
  • Compatible with Joystick Piloting for Sterndrives (Axius)
Sterndrive: Mercury Bravo One X
  • 1.36, 1.5, 1.65
Sterndrive: Mercury Bravo One X SeaCore
  • 1.36, 1.50, 1.65
Sterndrive: Mercury Bravo One XR
  • 1.35, 1.50
Sterndrive: Mercury Bravo Two X
  • 1.50, 1.65, 1.81, 2.00
Sterndrive: Mercury Bravo Two X SeaCore
  • 1.50, 1.65, 1.81, 2.00
Sterndrive: Mercury Bravo Two XR
  • 1.65
Sterndrive: Mercury Bravo Three X
  • 1.36, 1.50, 1.65, 1.81, 2.00
Sterndrive: Mercury Bravo Three X SeaCore
  • 1.36, 1.50, 1.65, 1.81, 2.00
Sterndrive: Mercury Bravo Three XR
  • 1.65, 1.81, 2.00
Sterndrive: Mercury Bravo Three XR SeaCore
  • 1.65, 1.81
Weight (engine only)
  • 358 Kg (789 lbs)

Power mhp / kW
  • 230
Bore and stroke
  • 3.27 x 6.62″ / 83 x 92 mm
Maximum RPM (WOT)
  • 4200
Engine type
  • V6
Displacement (L)
  • 3.0L
Dry Weight (engine only)
  • 358 Kg (789 lbs)
Dimensions (L x W x H)
  • 36.7 x 33.4 x 32.0″ / 847 x 849 x 813 mm
Peak Torque
  • 503 Nm @ 2200 rpm
Air Handling
  • Turbocharged and Aftercooled
Fuel System
  • High pressure common rail
Rotation
  • Counter clockwise facing flywheel
Compression Ratio
  • 16.5:1
Fuel Pre-filtration requirement
  • Not required
Fuel lift pump
  • On engine
High pressure fuel pump
  • Bosch CP 4.2 w/ integrated gear lift pump
Valves per Cylinder
  • 4
Pistons
  • Oil jet cooled
Fuel injectors
  • Bosch CRS 2.20 (Solenoid)
Glow Plugs
  • Standard equipment with Bosch glow plug control unit (GCU)
Air inlet (Starboard Rear)
  • Filtered and silenced
Turbocharger
  • Honeywell VGT
Engine and turbocharger cooling
  • Closed cooled
Coolers
  • Aftercooler, Engine Coolant, Engine Oil, Power Steering / Gear Oil and Fuel – All are tube and shell
Seawater pump inlet size
  • 38 mm (1.5 in)
Oil sump volume
  • 8.5 L
Dipstick range
  • 1.0 L
Oil maintenance interval
  • 200 hours or annually
Coolant Volume
  • 12 L
Flywheel size
  • 290 mm (11.42 in) SAE 8
Electrical system
  • 12 V, 110 A w/ conveniently located battery power and ground studs
MerCathode (Sterndrive only)
  • Engine mounted
Engine Stop
  • ECU Controlled
Engine Control Unit (ECU)
  • Bosch EDC17
Sensors
  • Crank & cam position, intake manifold pressure/temp, compressor outlet temp, exhaust gas temp, fuel temp, rail pressure, water in fuel (WIF), oil pressure/temp, coolant temp, seawater pressure/temp, atmospheric pressure
Throttle and shift
  • Mercury DTS or Mechanical Cable
Helm and gauge compatibility
  • Mercury SmartCraft
Mercury Joystick Piloting
  • Compatible with Joystick Piloting for Sterndrives (Axius)
Sterndrive: Mercury Bravo One X
  • 1.36, 1.5, 1.65
Sterndrive: Mercury Bravo One X SeaCore
  • 1.36, 1.50, 1.65
Sterndrive: Mercury Bravo One XR
  • 1.35, 1.50
Sterndrive: Mercury Bravo Two X
  • 1.50, 1.65, 1.81, 2.00, 2.20
Sterndrive: Mercury Bravo Two X SeaCore
  • 1.50, 1.65, 1.81, 2.00, 2.20
Sterndrive: Mercury Bravo Two XR
  • 1.65
Sterndrive: Mercury Bravo Three X
  • 1.36, 1.50, 1.65, 1.81, 2.00, 2.20
Sterndrive: Mercury Bravo Three X SeaCore
  • 1.36, 1.50, 1.65, 1.81, 2.00, 2.20
Sterndrive: Mercury Bravo Three XR
  • 1.65, 1.81, 2.00
Sterndrive: Mercury Bravo Three XR SeaCore
  • 1.65, 1.81

Power mhp / kW
  • 230
Bore and stroke
  • 3.27 x 6.62″ / 83 x 92 mm
Maximum RPM (WOT)
  • 4200
Engine type
  • V6
Displacement (L)
  • 3.0L
Dry Weight (engine only)
  • 348 Kg (767 lbs)
Dimensions (L x W x H)
  • 36.6 x 33.5 x 30.0″ / 931 x 851 x 784 mm
Peak Torque
  • 503 Nm @ 2200 rpm
Air Handling
  • Turbocharged and Aftercooled
Fuel System
  • High pressure common rail
Rotation
  • Counter clockwise facing flywheel
Compression Ratio
  • 16.5:1
Fuel Pre-filtration requirement
  • Not required
Fuel lift pump
  • On engine
High pressure fuel pump
  • Bosch CP 4.2 w/ integrated gear lift pump
Valves per Cylinder
  • 4
Pistons
  • Oil jet cooled
Fuel injectors
  • Bosch CRS 2.20 (Solenoid)
Glow Plugs
  • Standard equipment with Bosch glow plug control unit (GCU)
Air inlet (Starboard Rear)
  • Filtered and silenced
Turbocharger
  • Honeywell VGT
Engine and turbocharger cooling
  • Closed cooled
Coolers
  • Aftercooler, Engine Coolant, Engine Oil, Power Steering / Gear Oil and Fuel – All are tube and shell
Seawater pump inlet size
  • 38 mm (1.5 in)
Oil sump volume
  • 8.5 L
Dipstick range
  • 1.0 L
Oil maintenance interval
  • 200 hours or annually
Coolant Volume
  • 12 L
Flywheel size
  • 290 mm (11.42 in) SAE 8
Electrical system
  • 12 V, 110 A w/ conveniently located battery power and ground studs
Engine Stop
  • ECU Controlled
Engine Control Unit (ECU)
  • Bosch EDC17
Sensors
  • Crank & cam position, intake manifold pressure/temp, compressor outlet temp, exhaust gas temp, fuel temp, rail pressure, water in fuel (WIF), oil pressure/temp, coolant temp, seawater pressure/temp, atmospheric pressure
Throttle and shift
  • Mercury DTS or Mechanical Cable
Helm and gauge compatibility
  • Mercury SmartCraft
Mercury Joystick Piloting
  • Compatible with Joystick Piloting for Inboards
Inboard: ZF 63A
  • 1.21, 1.56, 2.03, 2.52, 2.68
Inboard: ZF 63
  • 1.25, 1.75, 2.78
Inboard: ZF 68IV
  • 1.29, 1.56, 1.99
Inboard: ZF 45C
  • 1

Power mhp / kW
  • 150
Bore and stroke
  • 3.27 x 6.62″ / 83 x 92 mm
Maximum RPM (WOT)
  • 3000
Engine type
  • V6
Displacement (L)
  • 3.0L
Dry Weight (engine only)
  • 358 Kg (789 lbs)
Dimensions (L x W x H)
  • 36.7 x 33.4 x 32.0″ / 847 x 849 x 813 mm
Peak Torque
  • 493 Nm @ 2000 rpm
Air Handling
  • Turbocharged and Aftercooled
Fuel System
  • High pressure common rail
Rotation
  • Counter clockwise facing flywheel
Compression Ratio
  • 16.5:1
Fuel Pre-filtration requirement
  • Not required
Fuel lift pump
  • On engine
High pressure fuel pump
  • Bosch CP 4.2 w/ integrated gear lift pump
Valves per Cylinder
  • 4
Pistons
  • Oil jet cooled
Fuel injectors
  • Bosch CRS 2.20 (Solenoid)
Glow Plugs
  • Standard equipment with Bosch glow plug control unit (GCU)
Air inlet (Starboard Rear)
  • Filtered and silenced
Turbocharger
  • Honeywell VGT
Engine and turbocharger cooling
  • Closed cooled
Coolers
  • Aftercooler, Engine Coolant, Engine Oil, Power Steering / Gear Oil and Fuel – All are tube and shell
Seawater pump inlet size
  • 38 mm (1.5 in)
Oil sump volume
  • 8.5 L
Dipstick range
  • 1.0 L
Oil maintenance interval
  • 200 hours or annually
Coolant Volume
  • 12 L
Flywheel size
  • 290 mm (11.42 in) SAE 8
Electrical system
  • 12 V, 110 A w/ conveniently located battery power and ground studs
MerCathode (Sterndrive only)
  • Engine mounted
Engine Stop
  • ECU Controlled
Engine Control Unit (ECU)
  • Bosch EDC17
Sensors
  • Crank & cam position, intake manifold pressure/temp, compressor outlet temp, exhaust gas temp, fuel temp, rail pressure, water in fuel (WIF), oil pressure/temp, coolant temp, seawater pressure/temp, atmospheric pressure
Throttle and shift
  • Mercury DTS or Mechanical Cable
Helm and gauge compatibility
  • Mercury SmartCraft
Mercury Joystick Piloting
  • Compatible with Joystick Piloting for Sterndrives (Axius)
Sterndrive: Mercury Bravo One X
  • 1.36, 1.5, 1.65
Sterndrive: Mercury Bravo One X SeaCore
  • 1.36, 1.50, 1.65
Sterndrive: Mercury Bravo One XR
  • 1.35, 1.50
Sterndrive: Mercury Bravo Two X
  • 1.50, 1.65, 1.81, 2.00, 2.20
Sterndrive: Mercury Bravo Two X SeaCore
  • 1.50, 1.65, 1.81, 2.00, 2.20
Sterndrive: Mercury Bravo Two XR
  • 1.65
Sterndrive: Mercury Bravo Three X
  • 1.36, 1.50, 1.65, 1.81, 2.00, 2.20
Sterndrive: Mercury Bravo Three X SeaCore
  • 1.36, 1.50, 1.65, 1.81, 2.00, 2.20
Sterndrive: Mercury Bravo Three XR
  • 1.65, 1.81, 2.00
Sterndrive: Mercury Bravo Three XR SeaCore
  • 1.65, 1.81