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Why Some Mercedes V6 Engines Use 12 Spark Plugs

SlashGear By staff@slashgear.com (Alex Hevesy) Oct 26, 2026 · 12:15 PM 1 views 0 comments

Why Some Mercedes V6 Engines Use 12 Spark Plugs — Image: SlashGear

Discover why Mercedes-Benz used 12 spark plugs in a V6 engine. Explore how this clever engineering trick impacted performance and efficiency.

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