Mercedes V6 hybrid Formula One power unit#Statistics

{{Infobox engine

| name = Mercedes V6 turbo-hybrid power unit{{cite web|url=https://www.mercedes-amg-hpp.com/formula-1-engine-facts/|website=mercedes-amg-hpp.com|title=Formula 1 Engine Facts « Mercedes AMG HPP|access-date=25 February 2022}}

| image = Mercedes AMG Powertrain (52849595779).jpg

| caption = The Mercedes M10 power unit, used in the 2019 season

| manufacturer = Mercedes-AMG High Performance Powertrains

| production = 2014–present

| configuration = V-6 single hybrid turbocharged engine, 90° cylinder angle

| displacement = {{convert|1.6|L|cuin|0|lk=on|abbr=on}}

| bore = {{convert|80|mm|in|2|lk=on|abbr=on}}

| stroke = {{convert|53|mm|in|2|lk=on|abbr=on}}

| block = Aluminum alloy

| head = Aluminum alloy

| valvetrain = 24-valve (four-valves per cylinder), DOHC

| compression = under 18:1

| idle = 5,000 rpm

| redline = 15,000 rpm

| turbocharger = Hybrid turbocharger with {{cvt|3.5|–|5.0|bar|order=flip}} boost pressure

| power = {{cvt|840-1030|hp|kW|0|lk=on|order=flip}}

| torque = Approx. {{convert|600|-|822|Nm|ftlb|0|lk=on|abbr=on}}

| coolingsystem = Single water pump

| weight = {{convert|145-150|kg|lb|0|lk=on|abbr=on}} overall including headers, clutch, ECU, spark box or filters

| fuelsystem = {{cvt|500|bar|MPa psi|0|lk=on|order=flip}} gasoline direct injection

| management = McLaren TAG-320 (2014-2018) later TAG-320B (2019-present)

| fueltype = Petronas Primax unleaded gasoline 94.25% + 5.75% biofuel{{cite web|url=https://www.mercedesamgf1.com/en/news/2019/08/the-internal-combustion-engine-the-power-units-mechanical-heart/#:~:text=Why%3F,with%20the%20Mercedes%20Power%20Unit.|website=mercedesamgf1.com|title=Mercedes-Benz International: News, Pictures, Videos & Livestreams.|access-date=25 February 2022}} and Mobil (McLaren only in 2014)

| oilsystem = Dry sump

| predecessor = Mercedes-Benz FO engine

}}

File:2016 Mercedes PU106 Hybrid Power Unit (49255122157).jpg Experience]]

The Mercedes V6 hybrid Formula One power unit is a series of 1.6-litre, hybrid turbocharged V6 racing engines which features both a kinetic energy recovery system (MGU-K) and a heat energy recovery system (MGU-H), developed and produced by Mercedes-AMG High Performance Powertrains for use in Formula One. The engines were in use since the 2014 season by the Mercedes works team. Over years of development, engine power was increased from {{cvt|840|hp|order=flip}} at 15,000 rpm, to {{cvt|1030|hp|order=flip}} at 15,000 rpm. Customer team engines were used by Williams, McLaren, Lotus, Manor Racing, Force India, Racing Point Force India, Racing Point and Aston Martin. Their most recent championship victories are in {{f1|2020}} (Drivers') and {{f1|2024}} (Constructors').

Enduring a successful run since the 2014 season, the Mercedes V6 Hybrid engine has become one of the most successful Formula One engines of all time.{{Cite web |last=Watson |first=Jack |date=2021-02-26 |title=Formula 1's 5 Most Iconic Engines ever |url=https://sportlightpro.com/2021/02/26/formula-1-most-iconic-engines-ever-powertrain-ford-cosworth-renault-turbo-bmw-mercedes-amg-hybrid-motor-motors-engine-power-unit-car-cars-motorsport/ |access-date=2022-07-27 |website=Sportlight |language=en-US}} It broke the record for most wins in a season in 2016 (this record has since been surpassed by Honda with Red Bull Racing in 2023), as well as among many other major constructor and driver F1 records. Notably, Lewis Hamilton won a record breaking six drivers' championships and the Mercedes factory team won a record-breaking eight consecutive constructors' championships powered by Mercedes V6 hybrid engines.

List of Formula One engines

class="wikitable" \|+Specifications of the Mercedes V6 hybrid F1 power units !Season !Name !Format !Peak power @ rpm {{Smaller\|Including hybrid system where applicable}} !Notes
{{f1\|2014}} \|Mercedes-Benz PU106A \| rowspan="12" \|1.600 L 90° V6 turbo hybrid \|{{Convert\|630\|kW\|hp\|abbr=on}} @ 15,000 rpm{{Cite web \|last=Petric \|first=Darjan \|date=2021-04-29 \|title=Mercedes didn't use full F1 engine power in 2014 \|url=https://maxf1.net/en/mercedes-didnt-use-full-f1-engine-power-in-2014/ \|access-date=2022-07-28 \|website=MAXF1 \|language=en-US}}{{Unreliable source?\|date=June 2023}} \|
{{f1\|2015}} \|Mercedes-Benz PU106B \|{{Convert\|649\|kW\|hp\|abbr=on}} @ 15,000 rpm{{cite web\|date=2020-06-17\|title=How Long Do F1 Engines Last? {{!}} F1 Chronicle\|url=https://f1chronicle.com/how-long-do-f1-engines-last/\|access-date=2021-05-27\|language=en-AU}}{{Unreliable source?\|date=June 2023}} \|Adapted for use in the Mercedes-AMG One{{Cite web \|title=New Mercedes-AMG One revealed: price, specs and release date \|url=https://www.carwow.co.uk/mercedes/news/3950/mercedes-amg-project-one-price-specs-and-release-date \|access-date=2022-09-22 \|website=carwow.co.uk \|language=en}}
{{f1\|2016}} \|Mercedes-Benz PU106C \|{{Convert\|670\|kW\|hp\|abbr=on}} @ 15,000 rpm{{Cite web \|date=2016-02-06 \|title=Mercedes producing over 900bhp with more to come \|url=https://www.espn.in/f1/story/_/id/14724923/mercedes-f1-engine-producing-900bhp-more-come-2016 \|access-date=2022-07-28 \|website=ESPN \|language=en}} \|
{{f1\|2017}} \|Mercedes-AMG F1 M08 EQ Power+ \|{{Convert\|949\|hp\|kW\|abbr=on\|order=flip}} @ 15,000 rpm{{cite web\|last=Petric\|first=Darjan\|date=2018-01-05\|title=How much power F1 engines have?\|url=https://maxf1.net/en/how-much-power-f1-engines-have/\|access-date=2021-05-27\|website=MAXF1net\|language=en-US}}{{Unreliable source?\|date=June 2023}} \|
{{f1\|2018}} \|Mercedes-AMG F1 M09 EQ Power+ \| rowspan="2" \|{{Convert\|970\|hp\|kW\|abbr=on\|order=flip}} @ 15,000 rpm{{Cite web \|last=Saward \|first=Joe \|date=2018-05-10 \|title=Mercedes F1 engine is a true modern marvel \|url=http://autoweek.com/racing/formula-1/a1697406/mercedes-f1-engine-true-modern-marvel/ \|access-date=2022-07-28 \|website=Autoweek \|language=en-US}} \|
{{f1\|2019}} \|Mercedes-AMG F1 M10 EQ Power+ \| rowspan="2" \|Badged as "BWT Mercedes" for Racing Point
{{f1\|2020}} \|Mercedes-AMG F1 M11 EQ Performance \|{{Convert\|990\|hp\|kW\|abbr=on\|order=flip}} @ 15,000 rpm{{cite web\|date=2021-01-05\|title=Mercedes New Engine in 2021 with More 25 Horsepower – 'Party Mode Whole Race'!\|url=https://f1lead.com/2021/01/05/mercedes-new-engine-in-2021-with-more-25-horsepower-party-mode-whole-race/\|access-date=2021-05-27\|website=F1Lead.com\|language=en-US}}{{Unreliable source?\|date=June 2023}}
{{f1\|2021}} \|Mercedes-AMG F1 M12 E Performance \|{{Convert\|1030\|hp\|kW\|abbr=on\|order=flip}} @ 15,000 rpm{{Unreliable source?\|date=June 2023}} \|
2022 \|Mercedes-AMG F1 M13 E Performance \|{{Convert\|1030\|hp\|kW\|abbr=on\|order=flip}} @ 15,000 rpm{{Cite web \|title=Mercedes enters 2022 with extra horsepower through improved turbocharger \|url=https://www.gpblog.com/en/news/103203/mercedes-enters-2022-with-extra-horsepower-through-improved-turbocharger.html \|access-date=2022-07-28 \|website=www.gpblog.com \|language=en}}{{Unreliable source?\|date=June 2023}} \|
{{F1\|2023}} \|Mercedes-AMG F1 M14 E Performance \| \|
{{F1\|2024}} \|Mercedes-AMG F1 M15 E Performance \| \|
{{F1\|2025}} \|Mercedes-AMG F1 M16 E Performance \| \|

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|+Specifications of the Mercedes V6 hybrid F1 power units

!Season

!Name

!Format

!Peak power @ rpm
{{Smaller|Including hybrid system where applicable}}

!Notes

|Mercedes-Benz PU106A

| rowspan="12" |1.600 L 90° V6 turbo hybrid

|{{Convert|630|kW|hp|abbr=on}} @ 15,000 rpm{{Cite web |last=Petric |first=Darjan |date=2021-04-29 |title=Mercedes didn't use full F1 engine power in 2014 |url=https://maxf1.net/en/mercedes-didnt-use-full-f1-engine-power-in-2014/ |access-date=2022-07-28 |website=MAXF1 |language=en-US}}{{Unreliable source?|date=June 2023}}

|Mercedes-Benz PU106B

|{{Convert|649|kW|hp|abbr=on}} @ 15,000 rpm{{cite web|date=2020-06-17|title=How Long Do F1 Engines Last? {{!}} F1 Chronicle|url=https://f1chronicle.com/how-long-do-f1-engines-last/|access-date=2021-05-27|language=en-AU}}{{Unreliable source?|date=June 2023}}

|Adapted for use in the Mercedes-AMG One{{Cite web |title=New Mercedes-AMG One revealed: price, specs and release date |url=https://www.carwow.co.uk/mercedes/news/3950/mercedes-amg-project-one-price-specs-and-release-date |access-date=2022-09-22 |website=carwow.co.uk |language=en}}

|Mercedes-Benz PU106C

|{{Convert|670|kW|hp|abbr=on}} @ 15,000 rpm{{Cite web |date=2016-02-06 |title=Mercedes producing over 900bhp with more to come |url=https://www.espn.in/f1/story/_/id/14724923/mercedes-f1-engine-producing-900bhp-more-come-2016 |access-date=2022-07-28 |website=ESPN |language=en}}

|Mercedes-AMG F1 M08 EQ Power+

|{{Convert|949|hp|kW|abbr=on|order=flip}} @ 15,000 rpm{{cite web|last=Petric|first=Darjan|date=2018-01-05|title=How much power F1 engines have?|url=https://maxf1.net/en/how-much-power-f1-engines-have/|access-date=2021-05-27|website=MAXF1net|language=en-US}}{{Unreliable source?|date=June 2023}}

|Mercedes-AMG F1 M09 EQ Power+

| rowspan="2" |{{Convert|970|hp|kW|abbr=on|order=flip}} @ 15,000 rpm{{Cite web |last=Saward |first=Joe |date=2018-05-10 |title=Mercedes F1 engine is a true modern marvel |url=http://autoweek.com/racing/formula-1/a1697406/mercedes-f1-engine-true-modern-marvel/ |access-date=2022-07-28 |website=Autoweek |language=en-US}}

|Mercedes-AMG F1 M10 EQ Power+

| rowspan="2" |Badged as "BWT Mercedes" for Racing Point

|Mercedes-AMG F1 M11 EQ Performance

|{{Convert|990|hp|kW|abbr=on|order=flip}} @ 15,000 rpm{{cite web|date=2021-01-05|title=Mercedes New Engine in 2021 with More 25 Horsepower – 'Party Mode Whole Race'!|url=https://f1lead.com/2021/01/05/mercedes-new-engine-in-2021-with-more-25-horsepower-party-mode-whole-race/|access-date=2021-05-27|website=F1Lead.com|language=en-US}}{{Unreliable source?|date=June 2023}}

|Mercedes-AMG F1 M12 E Performance

|{{Convert|1030|hp|kW|abbr=on|order=flip}} @ 15,000 rpm{{Unreliable source?|date=June 2023}}

2022

|Mercedes-AMG F1 M13 E Performance

|{{Convert|1030|hp|kW|abbr=on|order=flip}} @ 15,000 rpm{{Cite web |title=Mercedes enters 2022 with extra horsepower through improved turbocharger |url=https://www.gpblog.com/en/news/103203/mercedes-enters-2022-with-extra-horsepower-through-improved-turbocharger.html |access-date=2022-07-28 |website=www.gpblog.com |language=en}}{{Unreliable source?|date=June 2023}}

|Mercedes-AMG F1 M14 E Performance

|Mercedes-AMG F1 M15 E Performance

|Mercedes-AMG F1 M16 E Performance

Statistics

File:Lewis_Hamilton_2020_Tuscan_Grand_Prix_-_race_day_(cropped).jpg F1 car, powered by a Mercedes V6 Hybrid engine, it was one of the most successful F1 cars of all time]]

The Formula One regulations in {{f1|2014}} saw Mercedes produce a unique hybrid 1.6-liter turbocharged V6 engine, that could produce a significant amount of power with less fuel consumption compared to Ferrari and Renault engines. It also featured the kinetic energy recovery system (MGU-K) and heat energy recovery system (MGU-H). The engine was soon proved to have a clear advantage over other engines, as cars powered by the Mercedes engine scored the majority of points during the 2014 season.{{cite web |last=Benson |first=Andrew |date=9 April 2014 |title=F1: McLaren can catch Mercedes says race chief Eric Boullier |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula-one/26956991 |access-date=9 April 2014 |work=BBC Sport}} Since the introduction of this engine formula, Mercedes-powered cars scored pole position in 139 and won 131 of 237 races (as of the 2025 Spanish Grand Prix), and won 7 drivers' championships and 9 constructors' championships.

Season statistics for Mercedes engines

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Season !Constructors !Races !Wins !Pole positions !{{tooltip\|1–2 finishes\|Races where Mercedes-powered cars finished first and second}} !Podiums !Fastest laps !{{tooltip\|WCC\|Position of Mercedes-powered teams in the World Constructors' Championship}}
{{F1\|2014}} \|Mercedes, Force India, McLaren, Williams \|19 \|16 \|19 \|15 \|41 \|17 \|1st, 3rd, 5th, 6th
{{F1\|2015}} \|Mercedes, Force India, Lotus, Williams \|19 \|16 \|18 \|12 \|38 \|13 \|1st, 3rd, 5th, 6th
{{F1\|2016}} \|Mercedes, Force India, MRT, Williams \|21 \|19 \|20 \|8 \|35 \|10 \|1st, 4th, 5th, 11th
{{F1\|2017}} \|Mercedes, Force India, Williams \|20 \|12 \|15 \|4 \|27 \|10 \|1st, 4th, 5th
{{F1\|2018}} \|Mercedes, Force India, Williams \|21 \|11 \|13 \|4 \|26 \|10 \|1st, 7th, 10th
{{F1\|2019}} \|Mercedes, Racing Point, Williams \|21 \|15 \|10 \|9 \|32 \|9 \|1st, 7th, 10th
{{F1\|2020}} \|Mercedes, Racing Point, Williams \|17 \|14 \|16 \|6 \|29 \|9 \|1st, 4th, 10th
{{F1\|2021}} \|Mercedes, Aston Martin, McLaren, Williams \|22 \|10 \|10 \|1 \|35 \|12 \|1st, 4th, 7th, 8th
2022 \|Mercedes, Aston Martin, McLaren, Williams \|22 \|1 \|1 \|1 \|18 \|8 \|3rd, 5th, 7th, 10th
2023 \|Mercedes, Aston Martin, McLaren, Williams \|22 \|0 \|1 \|0 \|24 \|8 \|2nd, 4th, 5th, 7th
2024 \|Mercedes, Aston Martin, McLaren, Williams \|24 \|10 \|12 \|4 \|30 \|12 \|1st, 4th, 5th, 9th
2025* \|Mercedes, Aston Martin, McLaren, Williams \|9 \|7 \|6 \|4 \|20 \|8 \|1st, 3rd, 5th, 9th

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Season

!Constructors

!Races

!Wins

!Pole positions

!{{tooltip|1–2 finishes|Races where Mercedes-powered cars finished first and second}}

!Podiums

!Fastest laps

!{{tooltip|WCC|Position of Mercedes-powered teams in the World Constructors' Championship}}

|Mercedes, Force India, McLaren, Williams

|19

|16

|19

|15

|41

|17

|1st, 3rd, 5th, 6th

|Mercedes, Force India, Lotus, Williams

|19

|16

|18

|12

|38

|13

|1st, 3rd, 5th, 6th

|Mercedes, Force India, MRT, Williams

|21

|19

|20

|35

|10

|1st, 4th, 5th, 11th

|Mercedes, Force India, Williams

|20

|12

|15

|27

|10

|1st, 4th, 5th

|Mercedes, Force India, Williams

|21

|11

|13

|26

|10

|1st, 7th, 10th

|Mercedes, Racing Point, Williams

|21

|15

|10

|32

|1st, 7th, 10th

|Mercedes, Racing Point, Williams

|17

|14

|16

|29

|1st, 4th, 10th

|Mercedes, Aston Martin, McLaren, Williams

|22

|10

|35

|12

|1st, 4th, 7th, 8th

2022

|Mercedes, Aston Martin, McLaren, Williams

|22

|18

|3rd, 5th, 7th, 10th

2023

|Mercedes, Aston Martin, McLaren, Williams

|22

|24

|2nd, 4th, 5th, 7th

2024

|Mercedes, Aston Martin, McLaren, Williams

|24

|10

|12

|30

|12

|1st, 4th, 5th, 9th

2025*

|Mercedes, Aston Martin, McLaren, Williams

|20

|1st, 3rd, 5th, 9th

* Season still in progress.

Other applications

=Mercedes-AMG One=

{{main|Mercedes-AMG ONE}}File:Mercedes-AMG_One_at_the_2022_Goodwood_Festival_of_Speed.jpg]]

The Mercedes-AMG One production hypercar features a powertrain similar to modern Formula One cars. The production version of the car features a modified version of the {{cvt|1.6|L|cuin|lk=on|abbr=on}} Mercedes-Benz PU106B Hybrid E-turbo V6 engine, used in the Mercedes F1 W06 Hybrid Formula One car.{{Cite web |title=Watch Mercedes-Benz AMG's One hit the Hockenheimring racetrack |url=https://www.motorauthority.com/news/1121083_watch-mercedes-benz-amg-s-one-hit-the-hockenheimring-racetrack |access-date=2022-07-27 |website=Motor Authority |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=New Mercedes-AMG One revealed: price, specs and release date |url=https://www.carwow.co.uk/mercedes/news/3950/mercedes-amg-project-one-price-specs-and-release-date |access-date=2022-07-27 |website=carwow.co.uk |language=en}} Modifications were done to the engine, resulting in a reduction in idle rpm and redline rpm among many other changes to make it road-legal. The modified internal combustion engine (ICE) produces a maximum power output of {{convert|422|kW|PS hp|abbr=on}}. Torque figures were unmeasurable due to the complex powertrain.{{Cite web |date=2017-04-24 |title=The Mercedes-AMG Project One Hypercar Will Have 1,020 HP |url=https://carbuzz.com/news/the-mercedes-amg-project-one-hypercar-will-have-1-020-hp |access-date=2022-07-27 |website=CarBuzz |language=en-us}}

The internal combustion engine works in conjunction with four electric motors; a {{convert|120|kW|PS hp|0|abbr=on}} MGU-K coupled to the crankshaft, a {{convert|90|kW|PS hp|0|abbr=on}} MGU-H coupled to the turbocharger, and two electric motors in the front axle producing {{convert|240|kW|PS hp|0|abbr=on}}.{{Cite web |last=Csere |first=Csaba |date=2017-09-11 |title=Mercedes-AMG Project One |url=https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a15082615/mercedes-amg-project-one-photos-and-info-news |access-date=2022-07-27 |website=Car and Driver |language=en-US}} The One has a total combined power output of {{convert|782|kW|PS hp|abbr=on}}. The MGU-K and MGU-H are similar as in use in Formula One cars, which were responsible for recovering energy and improving efficiency during the operation of the car.{{Cite web |title=Power unit and ERS |url=https://www.formula1.com/en/championship/inside-f1/understanding-f1-racing/Energy_Recovery_Systems.html |access-date=2018-04-23 |website=Formula1.com |language=en}} More specifically, the MGU-K serves to generate electricity during braking, while the MGU-H serves to eliminate turbo lag and improve throttle response by keeping the turbine spinning at lower engine high speeds.{{Cite news |last=Csere |first=Csaba |date=2017-09-17 |title=Mercedes-AMG Project One Photos and Info {{!}} News {{!}} Car and Driver |language=en |work=Car and Driver |url=https://www.caranddriver.com/news/mercedes-amg-project-one-photos-and-info-news |access-date=2018-04-23}} Two electric motors drive the front wheels and creates an all-wheel drive drivetrain, the sum of these four electric motors contribute {{convert|360|kW|PS hp|0|abbr=on}} of effective power to the total power output figure of the AMG One.

The head of Mercedes-AMG, Tobias Moers, claimed that the engine idles at 1,280 rpm and 11,000 rpm at its redline limit. However, the engine will only last for {{convert|50,000|km|mi|abbr=on}} and the owners would have to return their cars for an engine refurbishment costing 850,000 euros. This Formula One inspired powertrain helps the car attain a top speed of {{cvt|219|mph|km/h|order=flip}}. According to Mercedes-AMG, the car can accelerate from 0 to {{convert|100|km/h|mph|abbr=on}} in 2.9 seconds, 0 to {{convert|200|km/h|mph|abbr=on}} in 7.0 seconds and 0 to {{convert|300|km/h|mph|abbr=on}} in 15.6 seconds.{{Cite web |title=Mercedes-AMG ONE |url=https://www.mercedes-amg.com/en/vehicles/amg-one/hypercar.html |access-date=2022-07-27 |website=www.mercedes-amg.com |language=en}}

References

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