Mercedes-Benz oil and fluids
What oil does a Mercedes-Benz take?
The oil each Mercedes-Benz engine takes and how many quarts an oil change with filter needs, for 21 engines — from Mercedes-Benz's own US owner's manuals where they're published, each with its source. Look your car up by VIN for the exact engine, or find it in the list below.
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By engine
1.8 turbo I4 (M271) · 2012–2014
- Engine oil
- MB 229.5(2014–2014 · C 250 (engine 271))
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- No SAE grade named for non-AMG models: the manual selects the grade from an outside-temperature chart (graphic; 0W-30/0W-40/5W-30/5W-40/5W-50/10W-30... bands).
- Oil change with filter
- 5.8 quarts (5.5 liters)(C 250)
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- 'The following values refer to an oil change including the oil filter.' Printed '5.8 US qt (5.5 l)'.
- Coolant
- Mercedes-Benz approved antifreeze/corrosion inhibitor per MB Specifications for Operating Fluids (BeVo) 310.1 - MB 325.0 or MB 326.0
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- Mix 50-55% antifreeze concentrate with water. MY2014 C-Class names 'MB 325.0 or MB 326.0'; MY2016-MY2021 manuals cite BeVo 310.1; MY2023 manuals cite BeVo 320.1 instead.
- Brake fluid
- Brake fluid approved to MB 331.0 · MB 331.0
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- US manuals: 'Only use brake fluid approved by Mercedes-Benz according to MB-Freigabe or MB-Approval 331.0'. No DOT class is printed.
Used in: C 250 (2012-2014), SLK 250 (2012-2014)
2.0 turbo I4 (M270 / M260) - CLA, GLA, GLB, A-Class · 2016–2022
- Engine oil
- MB 229.5(2016–2016 · M270: CLA 250 / GLA 250 (MY2016))
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- No SAE grade named for non-AMG models: the manual selects the grade from an outside-temperature chart (graphic; 0W-30/0W-40/5W-30/5W-40/5W-50/10W-30... bands).
- Engine oil
- MB 229.51, MB 229.52, MB 229.61 or MB 229.71(2021–2021 · M260: CLA 250 / CLA 250 4MATIC (MY2021))
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- 229.71 marked 'recommended for lowest possible fuel consumption'.
- Oil change with filter
- 5.9 quarts (5.6 liters)(CLA 250 / GLA 250 (M270, MY2016))
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- 'All other models 5.9 US qt (5.6 l)', including filter.
- Oil change with filter
- 5.8 quarts (5.5 liters)(CLA 250 / CLA 250 4MATIC (M260, MY2021))
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- '5.8 US qt (5.5 liters)', oil change including filter.
- Coolant
- Mercedes-Benz approved antifreeze/corrosion inhibitor per MB Specifications for Operating Fluids (BeVo) 310.1 - MB 325.0 or MB 326.0
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- Mix 50-55% antifreeze concentrate with water. MY2014 C-Class names 'MB 325.0 or MB 326.0'; MY2016-MY2021 manuals cite BeVo 310.1; MY2023 manuals cite BeVo 320.1 instead.
- Brake fluid
- Brake fluid approved to MB 331.0 · MB 331.0
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- US manuals: 'Only use brake fluid approved by Mercedes-Benz according to MB-Freigabe or MB-Approval 331.0'. No DOT class is printed.
Used in: CLA 250 (2016-2022), GLA 250 (2016-2022), GLB 250 (2020-2022), A 220 (2019-2022)
2.0 turbo I4 (M270) - 2015 CLA 250 / GLA 250 · 2015–2015
- Engine oil
- MB 229.5(2016–2016 · CLA 250 / GLA 250 (MY2016 manuals, 'All models 229.5'))
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- No MY2015 CLA/GLA US manual was found; these are the MY2016 manuals for the same M270 cars. No SAE grade named for non-AMG models: the manual selects the grade from an outside-temperature chart (graphic; 0W-30/0W-40/5W-30/5W-40/5W-50/10W-30... bands).
- Oil change with filter
- 5.9 quarts (5.6 liters)
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- MY2016 CLA and GLA: 'All other models 5.9 US qt (5.6 l)' (non-AMG), including oil filter. MY2016 value applied to the 2015 cars.
- Coolant
- Mercedes-Benz approved antifreeze/corrosion inhibitor per MB Specifications for Operating Fluids (BeVo) 310.1 - MB 325.0 or MB 326.0
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- Mix 50-55% antifreeze concentrate with water. MY2014 C-Class names 'MB 325.0 or MB 326.0'; MY2016-MY2021 manuals cite BeVo 310.1; MY2023 manuals cite BeVo 320.1 instead.
- Brake fluid
- Brake fluid approved to MB 331.0 · MB 331.0
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- US manuals: 'Only use brake fluid approved by Mercedes-Benz according to MB-Freigabe or MB-Approval 331.0'. No DOT class is printed.
Used in: CLA 250 (2015), GLA 250 (2015)
2.0 turbo I4 (M274 / M264) - C, E, GLC, SLC · 2016–2022
- Engine oil
- MB 229.5(2016–2018 · M274: C 300 / C 350e (MY2016), GLC 300 (MY2016), SLC 300 (MY2018))
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- No SAE grade named for non-AMG models: the manual selects the grade from an outside-temperature chart (graphic; 0W-30/0W-40/5W-30/5W-40/5W-50/10W-30... bands).
- Engine oil
- MB 229.51, MB 229.52, MB 229.61 or MB 229.71(2020–2021 · M264: C 300 (MY2020, MY2021), GLC 300 (MY2020), E 350 (MY2021))
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- 229.71 is marked 'recommended for lowest possible fuel consumption (lowest SAE viscosity class in each case)'. No SAE grade otherwise named.
- Oil change with filter
- 7.4 quarts (7 liters)(C 300 / C 350e (M274, MY2016))
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- MY2016 C-Class 'C 300, C 350 e 7.4 qt (7.0 l)' including filter.
- Oil change with filter
- 6.9 quarts (6.5 liters)(GLC 300 (M274, MY2016))
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- MY2016 GLC 'All models 6.9 qt (6.5 l)' including filter.
- Oil change with filter
- 6.7 quarts (6.3 liters)(SLC 300 (M274, MY2018))
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- MY2018 SLC 'SLC 300 6.7 US qt (6.3 l)' including filter.
- Oil change with filter
- 7 quarts (6.6 liters)(C 300 RWD / E 350 (M264))
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- MY2020/MY2021 C 300 '7.0 US qt (6.6 liters)'; MY2021 E 'All other models 7.0 US qt (6.6 liters)'. Including filter.
- Oil change with filter
- 6.3 quarts (6 liters)(C 300 4MATIC / GLC 300 (M264))
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- MY2020/MY2021 C 300 4MATIC and MY2020 GLC 'All models' 6.3 US qt (6.0 liters), including filter.
- Coolant
- Mercedes-Benz approved antifreeze/corrosion inhibitor per MB Specifications for Operating Fluids (BeVo) 310.1 - MB 325.0 or MB 326.0
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- Mix 50-55% antifreeze concentrate with water. MY2014 C-Class names 'MB 325.0 or MB 326.0'; MY2016-MY2021 manuals cite BeVo 310.1; MY2023 manuals cite BeVo 320.1 instead.
- Brake fluid
- Brake fluid approved to MB 331.0 · MB 331.0
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- US manuals: 'Only use brake fluid approved by Mercedes-Benz according to MB-Freigabe or MB-Approval 331.0'. No DOT class is printed.
Used in: C 300 (2016-2022), C 350e (2016-2018), GLC 300 (2016-2022), E 300 (2017-2020), E 350 (2021-2022), SLC 300 (2017-2020), SLK 300 (2016)
2.0 turbo I4 (M274) - 2015 C 300 · 2015–2015
- Engine oil
- MB 229.3, MB 229.5, MB 229.51 or MB 229.52(2015–2015 · C 300 / C 300 4MATIC (engine 274))
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- No SAE grade named for non-AMG models: the manual selects the grade from an outside-temperature chart (graphic; 0W-30/0W-40/5W-30/5W-40/5W-50/10W-30... bands).
- Oil change with filter
- 7.4 quarts (7 liters)
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- Printed 'C 300, C 300 4MATIC 7.4 qt (7.0 l)', oil change including filter.
- Coolant
- Mercedes-Benz approved antifreeze/corrosion inhibitor per MB Specifications for Operating Fluids (BeVo) 310.1 - MB 325.0 or MB 326.0
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- Mix 50-55% antifreeze concentrate with water. MY2014 C-Class names 'MB 325.0 or MB 326.0'; MY2016-MY2021 manuals cite BeVo 310.1; MY2023 manuals cite BeVo 320.1 instead.
- Brake fluid
- Brake fluid approved to MB 331.0 · MB 331.0
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- US manuals: 'Only use brake fluid approved by Mercedes-Benz according to MB-Freigabe or MB-Approval 331.0'. No DOT class is printed.
Used in: C 300 / C 300 4MATIC (W205, 2015)
2.0 turbo I4 Mercedes-AMG (M133) - CLA 45 / GLA 45 · 2016–2019
- Engine oil
- MB 229.5 · 0W-40 or 5W-40(2016–2016 · Mercedes-AMG CLA 45 / GLA 45 (MY2016 CLA and GLA manuals))
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- 'Use only SAE 0W-40 or SAE 5W-40 engine oils for Mercedes-AMG vehicles.'
- Oil change with filter
- 5.8 quarts (5.5 liters)
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- MY2016 CLA/GLA 'Mercedes-AMG vehicles 5.8 US qt (5.5 l)', including filter.
- Coolant
- Mercedes-Benz approved antifreeze/corrosion inhibitor per MB Specifications for Operating Fluids (BeVo) 310.1 - MB 325.0 or MB 326.0
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- Mix 50-55% antifreeze concentrate with water. MY2014 C-Class names 'MB 325.0 or MB 326.0'; MY2016-MY2021 manuals cite BeVo 310.1; MY2023 manuals cite BeVo 320.1 instead.
- Brake fluid
- Brake fluid approved to MB 331.0 · MB 331.0
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- US manuals: 'Only use brake fluid approved by Mercedes-Benz according to MB-Freigabe or MB-Approval 331.0'. No DOT class is printed.
Used in: Mercedes-AMG CLA 45 (2016-2019), Mercedes-AMG GLA 45 (2016-2019)
2.1 I4 BlueTEC diesel (OM651) · 2013–2014
- Engine oil
- MB 228.51, MB 229.31 or MB 229.51(2014–2014 · ML 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC (engine 651) - same engine, different model from the GLK 250 / E 250 BlueTEC in the schedule entry)
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- No SAE grade named for non-AMG models: the manual selects the grade from an outside-temperature chart (graphic; 0W-30/0W-40/5W-30/5W-40/5W-50/10W-30... bands).
- Oil change with filter
- 6.9 quarts (6.5 liters)(ML 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC)
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- Read from the MY2014 M-Class manual (ML 250 BlueTEC); the GLK 250 / E 250 BlueTEC manuals were not found, and sump capacity can differ by model.
- Coolant
- Mercedes-Benz approved antifreeze/corrosion inhibitor per MB Specifications for Operating Fluids (BeVo) 310.1 - MB 325.0 or MB 326.0
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- Mix 50-55% antifreeze concentrate with water. MY2014 C-Class names 'MB 325.0 or MB 326.0'; MY2016-MY2021 manuals cite BeVo 310.1; MY2023 manuals cite BeVo 320.1 instead.
- Brake fluid
- Brake fluid approved to MB 331.0 · MB 331.0
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- US manuals: 'Only use brake fluid approved by Mercedes-Benz according to MB-Freigabe or MB-Approval 331.0'. No DOT class is printed.
Used in: GLK 250 BlueTEC (2013-2014), E 250 BlueTEC (2014)
3.0 turbo I6 with EQ Boost (M256) · 2019–2022
- Engine oil
- MB 229.51, MB 229.52, MB 229.61 or MB 229.71(2021–2021 · E 450 4MATIC (MY2021 E 'All models'); GLE 450 4MATIC (MY2021 GLE 'All other models'))
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- 229.71 marked 'recommended for lowest possible fuel consumption'. No SAE grade named.
- Oil change with filter
- 9 quarts (8.5 liters)(E 450 4MATIC / GLE 450 4MATIC (MY2021))
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- MY2021 E 'E 450 4MATIC 9.0 US qt (8.5 liters)'; MY2021 GLE 'GLE 450 4MATIC about 9.0 US qt (8.5 liters)'. Including filter.
- Coolant
- Mercedes-Benz approved antifreeze/corrosion inhibitor per MB Specifications for Operating Fluids (BeVo) 310.1 - MB 325.0 or MB 326.0
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- Mix 50-55% antifreeze concentrate with water. MY2014 C-Class names 'MB 325.0 or MB 326.0'; MY2016-MY2021 manuals cite BeVo 310.1; MY2023 manuals cite BeVo 320.1 instead.
- Brake fluid
- Brake fluid approved to MB 331.0 · MB 331.0
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- US manuals: 'Only use brake fluid approved by Mercedes-Benz according to MB-Freigabe or MB-Approval 331.0'. No DOT class is printed.
Used in: E 450 / Mercedes-AMG E 53, CLS 450 / Mercedes-AMG CLS 53, GLE 450 / Mercedes-AMG GLE 53 (2020-), GLS 450 (2020-), S 500 (2021-), Mercedes-AMG GT 53
3.0 V6 biturbo (M276 DE30) · 2016–2020
- Engine oil
- MB 229.5(2016–2018 · C 450 AMG (MY2016 C 'All other models 229.5'; the C 450 AMG row itself was blank - 'missing values were not available at time of going to print'); CLS 400 (MY2018); SLC 43 (MY2018); GLE 43 (MY2018 GLE 'Mercedes-AMG vehicles 229.5'))
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- Mercedes-AMG models (C 43 / GLE 43 / SLC 43): 'Use only SAE 0W-40 or SAE 5W-40'. Non-AMG: grade from temperature chart.
- Oil change with filter
- 6.9 quarts (6.5 liters)(C 450 AMG / CLS 400 / SLC 43)
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- MY2016 C 'All other models 6.9 qt (6.5 l)'; MY2018 CLS 400 and SLC 43 '6.9 US qt (6.5 l)'. Including filter.
- Oil change with filter
- 7.4 quarts (7 liters)(GLE 43 / GLE 400 (SUV body))
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- MY2018 GLE 'Mercedes-AMG GLE 43 4MATIC 7.4 US qt (7.0 l)', including filter.
- Coolant
- Mercedes-Benz approved antifreeze/corrosion inhibitor per MB Specifications for Operating Fluids (BeVo) 310.1 - MB 325.0 or MB 326.0
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- Mix 50-55% antifreeze concentrate with water. MY2014 C-Class names 'MB 325.0 or MB 326.0'; MY2016-MY2021 manuals cite BeVo 310.1; MY2023 manuals cite BeVo 320.1 instead.
- Brake fluid
- Brake fluid approved to MB 331.0 · MB 331.0
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- US manuals: 'Only use brake fluid approved by Mercedes-Benz according to MB-Freigabe or MB-Approval 331.0'. No DOT class is printed.
Used in: C 400 / C 450 AMG / Mercedes-AMG C 43, E 400 / Mercedes-AMG E 43, GLE 400 / GLE 43, GLS 450 (2017-2019), GLC 43, S 450 (2018-2020), SL 400 / SL 450, SLC 43, CLS 400, GLE 550e and S 550e plug-in hybrids
3.0 V6 biturbo (M276 DE30) - 2015 E 400 / CLS 400 · 2015–2015
- Engine oil
- MB 229.5(2015–2018 · C 400 4MATIC (MY2015 C-Class, engine 276); CLS 400 (MY2018 CLS))
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- No MY2015 E 400 / CLS 400 manual found; MY2015 C 400 and MY2018 CLS 400 (same DE30 engine) both specify MB 229.5. No SAE grade named for non-AMG models: the manual selects the grade from an outside-temperature chart (graphic; 0W-30/0W-40/5W-30/5W-40/5W-50/10W-30... bands).
- Oil change with filter
- 6.9 quarts (6.5 liters)(C 400 / CLS 400)
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- MY2015 C 400 4MATIC '6.9 qt (6.5 l)'; MY2018 CLS 400 '6.9 US qt (6.5 l)'. Including oil filter.
- Coolant
- Mercedes-Benz approved antifreeze/corrosion inhibitor per MB Specifications for Operating Fluids (BeVo) 310.1 - MB 325.0 or MB 326.0
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- Mix 50-55% antifreeze concentrate with water. MY2014 C-Class names 'MB 325.0 or MB 326.0'; MY2016-MY2021 manuals cite BeVo 310.1; MY2023 manuals cite BeVo 320.1 instead.
- Brake fluid
- Brake fluid approved to MB 331.0 · MB 331.0
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- US manuals: 'Only use brake fluid approved by Mercedes-Benz according to MB-Freigabe or MB-Approval 331.0'. No DOT class is printed.
Used in: E 400 (2015), CLS 400 (2015)
3.0 V6 BlueTEC diesel (OM642) · 2013–2014
- Engine oil
- MB 228.51, MB 229.31 or MB 229.51(2014–2014 · ML 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC (engine 642))
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- No SAE grade named for non-AMG models: the manual selects the grade from an outside-temperature chart (graphic; 0W-30/0W-40/5W-30/5W-40/5W-50/10W-30... bands).
- Oil change with filter
- 8.5 quarts (8 liters)(ML 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC)
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- Printed 'ML 350 BlueTEC 4 MATIC 8.5 US qt (8.0 l)', oil change including filter.
- Coolant
- Mercedes-Benz approved antifreeze/corrosion inhibitor per MB Specifications for Operating Fluids (BeVo) 310.1 - MB 325.0 or MB 326.0
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- Mix 50-55% antifreeze concentrate with water. MY2014 C-Class names 'MB 325.0 or MB 326.0'; MY2016-MY2021 manuals cite BeVo 310.1; MY2023 manuals cite BeVo 320.1 instead.
- Brake fluid
- Brake fluid approved to MB 331.0 · MB 331.0
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- US manuals: 'Only use brake fluid approved by Mercedes-Benz according to MB-Freigabe or MB-Approval 331.0'. No DOT class is printed.
Used in: ML 350 BlueTEC (2013-2014), GL 350 BlueTEC (2013-2014)
3.0 V6 BlueTEC diesel (OM642) - 2015 · 2015–2015
- Engine oil
- MB 228.51, MB 229.31 or MB 229.51(2014–2014 · ML 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC)
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- MY2014 manual; no MY2015 manual read. No SAE grade named for non-AMG models: the manual selects the grade from an outside-temperature chart (graphic; 0W-30/0W-40/5W-30/5W-40/5W-50/10W-30... bands).
- Oil change with filter
- 8.5 quarts (8 liters)(ML 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC)
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- MY2014 value applied; including filter.
- Coolant
- Mercedes-Benz approved antifreeze/corrosion inhibitor per MB Specifications for Operating Fluids (BeVo) 310.1 - MB 325.0 or MB 326.0
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- Mix 50-55% antifreeze concentrate with water. MY2014 C-Class names 'MB 325.0 or MB 326.0'; MY2016-MY2021 manuals cite BeVo 310.1; MY2023 manuals cite BeVo 320.1 instead.
- Brake fluid
- Brake fluid approved to MB 331.0 · MB 331.0
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- US manuals: 'Only use brake fluid approved by Mercedes-Benz according to MB-Freigabe or MB-Approval 331.0'. No DOT class is printed.
Used in: ML 350 BlueTEC (2015), GL 350 BlueTEC (2015)
3.0 V6 BlueTEC diesel (OM642) - 2016 GL 350 · 2016–2016
- Engine oil
- MB 228.51, MB 229.31 or MB 229.51(2014–2014 · ML 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC (MY2014))
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- No MY2016 GL 350 BlueTEC manual found. The MY2018 GLE manual lists MB 229.52 for its diesel (GLE 350 d), so the diesel approval changed over time - check the vehicle's own manual. No SAE grade named for non-AMG models: the manual selects the grade from an outside-temperature chart (graphic; 0W-30/0W-40/5W-30/5W-40/5W-50/10W-30... bands).
- Oil change with filter
- 8.5 quarts (8 liters)(ML 350 BlueTEC / GLE 350 d)
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- MY2014 ML 350 BlueTEC and MY2018 GLE 350 d both 8.5 US qt (8.0 l) including filter; GL 350 BlueTEC not read.
- Coolant
- Mercedes-Benz approved antifreeze/corrosion inhibitor per MB Specifications for Operating Fluids (BeVo) 310.1 - MB 325.0 or MB 326.0
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- Mix 50-55% antifreeze concentrate with water. MY2014 C-Class names 'MB 325.0 or MB 326.0'; MY2016-MY2021 manuals cite BeVo 310.1; MY2023 manuals cite BeVo 320.1 instead.
- Brake fluid
- Brake fluid approved to MB 331.0 · MB 331.0
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- US manuals: 'Only use brake fluid approved by Mercedes-Benz according to MB-Freigabe or MB-Approval 331.0'. No DOT class is printed.
Used in: GL 350 BlueTEC (2016)
3.5 V6 (M276 DE35) · 2012–2014
- Engine oil
- MB 229.5(2014–2014 · C 350 (engine 276); ML 350 / ML 350 4MATIC (engine 276))
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- No SAE grade named for non-AMG models: the manual selects the grade from an outside-temperature chart (graphic; 0W-30/0W-40/5W-30/5W-40/5W-50/10W-30... bands).
- Engine oil
- MB 229.5 or MB 229.6(2018–2018 · GLE 350 / GLE 350 4MATIC (MY2018 GLE manual: 'Gasoline engines - All models 229.5, 229.6'))
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- No SAE grade named for non-AMG models: the manual selects the grade from an outside-temperature chart (graphic; 0W-30/0W-40/5W-30/5W-40/5W-50/10W-30... bands).
- Oil change with filter
- 6.9 quarts (6.5 liters)(C 350)
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- MY2014 C-Class: 'All other models 6.9 US qt (6.5 l)' (the C 350 row), oil change including filter.
- Oil change with filter
- 7.4 quarts (7 liters)(ML 350 / GLE 350)
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- MY2014 M-Class 'ML 350, ML 350 4MATIC 7.4 US qt (7.0 l)'; MY2018 GLE 'All other models 7.4 US qt (7.0 l)'. Including oil filter.
- Coolant
- Mercedes-Benz approved antifreeze/corrosion inhibitor per MB Specifications for Operating Fluids (BeVo) 310.1 - MB 325.0 or MB 326.0
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- Mix 50-55% antifreeze concentrate with water. MY2014 C-Class names 'MB 325.0 or MB 326.0'; MY2016-MY2021 manuals cite BeVo 310.1; MY2023 manuals cite BeVo 320.1 instead.
- Brake fluid
- Brake fluid approved to MB 331.0 · MB 331.0
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- US manuals: 'Only use brake fluid approved by Mercedes-Benz according to MB-Freigabe or MB-Approval 331.0'. No DOT class is printed.
Used in: C 350 (2012-2014), E 350 (2012-2014), GLK 350 (2012-2014), ML 350 (2012-2014), SLK 350 (2012-2014), R 350 (2012)
3.5 V6 (M276 DE35) - 2015 · 2015–2015
- Engine oil
- MB 229.5 (MY2014); MB 229.5 or 229.6 (MY2018)(2014–2018 · ML 350 (MY2014) / GLE 350 (MY2018))
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- No MY2015 manual for E 350 / ML 350 / GLK 350 / SLK 350 was found; the MY2014 ML and MY2018 GLE manuals bracket 2015 and agree on MB 229.5. No SAE grade named for non-AMG models: the manual selects the grade from an outside-temperature chart (graphic; 0W-30/0W-40/5W-30/5W-40/5W-50/10W-30... bands).
- Oil change with filter
- 7.4 quarts (7 liters)(ML 350 / GLE 350)
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- MY2014 ML 350 and MY2018 GLE 350 both 7.4 US qt (7.0 l) including filter; the C 350 of MY2014 was 6.9 US qt (6.5 l), so capacity varies by model.
- Coolant
- Mercedes-Benz approved antifreeze/corrosion inhibitor per MB Specifications for Operating Fluids (BeVo) 310.1 - MB 325.0 or MB 326.0
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- Mix 50-55% antifreeze concentrate with water. MY2014 C-Class names 'MB 325.0 or MB 326.0'; MY2016-MY2021 manuals cite BeVo 310.1; MY2023 manuals cite BeVo 320.1 instead.
- Brake fluid
- Brake fluid approved to MB 331.0 · MB 331.0
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- US manuals: 'Only use brake fluid approved by Mercedes-Benz according to MB-Freigabe or MB-Approval 331.0'. No DOT class is printed.
Used in: E 350 (2015), ML 350 (2015), GLK 350 (2015), SLK 350 (2015)
4.0 V8 biturbo (M177 / M176 / M178) · 2016–2022
- Engine oil
- MB 229.5 · 0W-40 or 5W-40(2015–2016 · M177 in Mercedes-AMG C 63 (MY2015 C 'AMG vehicles 177 229.5'; MY2016 C))
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- MY2016 C: 'Use only SAE 0W-40 or SAE 5W-40 engine oils for Mercedes-AMG vehicles.'
- Engine oil
- MB 229.52 or MB 229.61(2018–2023 · M176 in S 560 (MY2018 S Coupe), GLE 580 (MY2021, MY2023), GLS 580 (MY2023))
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- MY2021/MY2023: 229.61 marked 'recommended for lowest possible fuel consumption'. No SAE grade named.
- Oil change with filter
- 9.4 quarts (9 liters)(Mercedes-AMG C 63 (M177, MY2016))
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- MY2016 C 'Mercedes-AMG vehicles 9.4 qt (9.0 l)', including filter.
- Oil change with filter
- 9.5 quarts (9 liters)(S 560 Coupe (M176, MY2018))
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- MY2018 S Coupe 'S 560 9.5 US qt (9.0 l)', including filter.
- Oil change with filter
- 10 quarts (9.5 liters)(GLE 580 / GLS 580 (M176, MY2021-2023))
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- 'about/Approx. 10.0 US qt (9.5 liters)', including filter.
- Coolant
- Mercedes-Benz approved antifreeze/corrosion inhibitor per MB Specifications for Operating Fluids (BeVo) 310.1 - MB 325.0 or MB 326.0
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- Mix 50-55% antifreeze concentrate with water. MY2014 C-Class names 'MB 325.0 or MB 326.0'; MY2016-MY2021 manuals cite BeVo 310.1; MY2023 manuals cite BeVo 320.1 instead.
- Brake fluid
- Brake fluid approved to MB 331.0 · MB 331.0
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- US manuals: 'Only use brake fluid approved by Mercedes-Benz according to MB-Freigabe or MB-Approval 331.0'. No DOT class is printed.
Used in: Mercedes-AMG C 63 (2016-2021), Mercedes-AMG GT (M178), Mercedes-AMG E 63 (2018-), S 560 / Mercedes-AMG S 63 (2018-2021), Mercedes-AMG GLC 63, GLE 580 / Mercedes-AMG GLE 63 (2020-), GLS 580 (2020-)
4.7 V8 biturbo (M278) · 2012–2014
- Engine oil
- MB 229.5(2014–2014 · ML 550 4MATIC, S 550, CLS 550 (engine 278))
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- No SAE grade named for non-AMG models: the manual selects the grade from an outside-temperature chart (graphic; 0W-30/0W-40/5W-30/5W-40/5W-50/10W-30... bands).
- Engine oil
- MB 229.5(2018–2018 · CLS 550 (MY2018 CLS); GLE 550 4MATIC (MY2018 GLE: 'All models 229.5, 229.6' for gasoline engines))
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- MY2018 GLE manual lists 229.5 and 229.6 for all gasoline models; MY2018 CLS lists 229.5 only. No SAE grade named for non-AMG models: the manual selects the grade from an outside-temperature chart (graphic; 0W-30/0W-40/5W-30/5W-40/5W-50/10W-30... bands).
- Oil change with filter
- 8.5 quarts (8 liters)(S 550 / CLS 550)
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- MY2014 S-Class 'All models 8.5 qt (8.0 l)'; MY2014 CLS 'All models (except for AMG vehicles) 8.5 US qt (8.0 l)'; MY2018 CLS 550 '8.5 US qt (8.0 l)'. Including oil filter.
- Oil change with filter
- 9 quarts (8.5 liters)(ML 550 / GLE 550 4MATIC)
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- MY2014 M-Class 'ML 550 4MATIC 9.0 US qt (8.5 l)'; MY2018 GLE 'GLE 550 4MATIC 9.0 US qt (8.5 l)'. Including oil filter.
- Coolant
- Mercedes-Benz approved antifreeze/corrosion inhibitor per MB Specifications for Operating Fluids (BeVo) 310.1 - MB 325.0 or MB 326.0
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- Mix 50-55% antifreeze concentrate with water. MY2014 C-Class names 'MB 325.0 or MB 326.0'; MY2016-MY2021 manuals cite BeVo 310.1; MY2023 manuals cite BeVo 320.1 instead.
- Brake fluid
- Brake fluid approved to MB 331.0 · MB 331.0
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- US manuals: 'Only use brake fluid approved by Mercedes-Benz according to MB-Freigabe or MB-Approval 331.0'. No DOT class is printed.
Used in: CLS 550 (2012-2014), E 550 (2012-2014), ML 550 (2012-2014), GL 450 / GL 550 (2013-2014), CL 550 (2013-2014), SL 550 (2013-2014)
4.7 V8 biturbo (M278) - 2015 CLS / E / GL · 2015–2015
- Engine oil
- MB 229.5(2014–2018 · CLS 550 (MY2014, MY2018); ML 550 (MY2014); GLE 550 (MY2018))
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- No MY2015 manual read; MY2014 and MY2018 manuals bracket it. No SAE grade named for non-AMG models: the manual selects the grade from an outside-temperature chart (graphic; 0W-30/0W-40/5W-30/5W-40/5W-50/10W-30... bands).
- Oil change with filter
- 8.5 quarts (8 liters)(CLS 550)
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- MY2014 and MY2018 CLS: 8.5 US qt (8.0 l) including filter.
- Oil change with filter
- 9 quarts (8.5 liters)(ML 550 / GLE 550 (GL-type SUV body))
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- MY2014 ML 550 and MY2018 GLE 550: 9.0 US qt (8.5 l). GL 550 itself not read.
- Coolant
- Mercedes-Benz approved antifreeze/corrosion inhibitor per MB Specifications for Operating Fluids (BeVo) 310.1 - MB 325.0 or MB 326.0
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- Mix 50-55% antifreeze concentrate with water. MY2014 C-Class names 'MB 325.0 or MB 326.0'; MY2016-MY2021 manuals cite BeVo 310.1; MY2023 manuals cite BeVo 320.1 instead.
- Brake fluid
- Brake fluid approved to MB 331.0 · MB 331.0
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- US manuals: 'Only use brake fluid approved by Mercedes-Benz according to MB-Freigabe or MB-Approval 331.0'. No DOT class is printed.
Used in: CLS 550 (2015), E 550 (2015), GL 450 / GL 550 (2015)
4.7 V8 biturbo (M278) - 2015 S 550 / SL 550 · 2015–2015
- Engine oil
- MB 229.5(2014–2014 · S 550 (MY2014 S-Class, engine 278))
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- No MY2015 S/SL manual read. No SAE grade named for non-AMG models: the manual selects the grade from an outside-temperature chart (graphic; 0W-30/0W-40/5W-30/5W-40/5W-50/10W-30... bands).
- Oil change with filter
- 8.5 quarts (8 liters)(S 550)
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- MY2014 S-Class 'All models 8.5 qt (8.0 l)' including filter.
- Coolant
- Mercedes-Benz approved antifreeze/corrosion inhibitor per MB Specifications for Operating Fluids (BeVo) 310.1 - MB 325.0 or MB 326.0
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- Mix 50-55% antifreeze concentrate with water. MY2014 C-Class names 'MB 325.0 or MB 326.0'; MY2016-MY2021 manuals cite BeVo 310.1; MY2023 manuals cite BeVo 320.1 instead.
- Brake fluid
- Brake fluid approved to MB 331.0 · MB 331.0
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- US manuals: 'Only use brake fluid approved by Mercedes-Benz according to MB-Freigabe or MB-Approval 331.0'. No DOT class is printed.
Used in: S 550 (W222, 2015), SL 550 (2015)
EQS / EQE battery-electric (EVA2 platform) · 2022 on
Electric — no engine oil to change.
- Coolant
- Mercedes-Benz approved coolant per MB Specifications for Operating Fluids 320.1
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- Battery-electric: no engine oil. MY2023 EQS: drive-system cooling circuit EQS 450+ 11.6 US qt (11.0 liters), all other models 12.7 US qt (12.0 liters); high-voltage battery cooling circuit 15.9 US qt (15.0 l). 50-55% antifreeze concentrate.
- Brake fluid
- Brake fluid approved to MB 331.0 · MB 331.0
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- US manuals: 'Only use brake fluid approved by Mercedes-Benz according to MB-Freigabe or MB-Approval 331.0'. No DOT class is printed.
Used in: EQS Sedan (2022-), EQS SUV (2023-), EQE Sedan (2023-), EQE SUV (2023-)
Gasoline engines MY2023-on (2.0 I4 M254/M260/M139, 3.0 I6 M256, 4.0 V8 M177/M176) · 2023 on
- Engine oil
- MB 229.71 or MB 229.72 · 0W-20(2023–2023 · C 300 (M254, MY2023 C-Class 'All models'))
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- 'Use only SAE 0W-20 viscosity class engine oils.' 229.72 marked recommended for lowest fuel consumption.
- Engine oil
- MB 229.51, MB 229.52, MB 229.61, MB 229.71 or MB 229.72(2023–2023 · GLE 350 (MY2023 GLE 'All other models'); GLS 450 (M256, MY2023 GLS))
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- 229.72 marked recommended for lowest fuel consumption. The MY2023 GLE manual left the GLE 450 4MATIC approval cell blank ('missing values were not available at the time of going to press').
- Engine oil
- MB 229.52 or MB 229.61(2023–2023 · GLE 580 / GLS 580 (M176))
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- 229.61 marked recommended for lowest fuel consumption.
- Oil change with filter
- 6.3 quarts (6 liters)(C 300 (M254))
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- MY2023 C-Class 'All models 6.3 US qt (6.0 liters)'; 'refers to an oil change with the oil filter'.
- Oil change with filter
- 6.3 quarts (6 liters)(GLE 350 (M254))
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- MY2023 GLE 'All other models Approx. 6.3 US qt (6.0 liters) or Approx. 7.4 US qt (7.0 liters)' - the manual gives two figures without saying which applies; the 7.0 l alternative is in the next row.
- Oil change with filter
- 7.4 quarts (7 liters)(GLE 350 (M254) - alternative figure)
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- Second figure printed for 'All other models' in the MY2023 GLE manual ('or Approx. 7.4 US qt (7.0 liters)').
- Oil change with filter
- 10.5 quarts (9.9 liters)(GLE 450 4MATIC (M256, MY2023))
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- 'Approx. 10.5 US qt (9.9 liters)', including filter.
- Oil change with filter
- 8.9 quarts (8.5 liters)(GLS 450 4MATIC (M256, MY2023))
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- '8.9 US qt (8.5 liters)', including filter.
- Oil change with filter
- 10 quarts (9.5 liters)(GLE 580 / GLS 580 (M176))
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- 'Approx. 10.0 US qt (9.5 liters)' / '10.0 US qt (9.5 liters)', including filter.
- Oil change with filter
- 5.6 quarts (5.3 liters)(GLE 400 e 4MATIC plug-in hybrid)
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- 'Engine oil filling capacity (plug-in hybrid) GLE 400 e 4MATIC 5.6 US qt (5.3 liters)', including filter.
- Coolant
- Mercedes-Benz approved antifreeze/corrosion inhibitor per MB Specifications for Operating Fluids (BeVo) 310.1 - MB 325.0 or MB 326.0
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- Mix 50-55% antifreeze concentrate with water. MY2014 C-Class names 'MB 325.0 or MB 326.0'; MY2016-MY2021 manuals cite BeVo 310.1; MY2023 manuals cite BeVo 320.1 instead.
- Brake fluid
- Brake fluid approved to MB 331.0 · MB 331.0
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- US manuals: 'Only use brake fluid approved by Mercedes-Benz according to MB-Freigabe or MB-Approval 331.0'. No DOT class is printed.
Used in: C 300, CLE 300, E 350 / E 450, GLC 300, GLE 350 / 450 / 580, GLS 450 / 580, CLA 250, GLA 250, GLB 250, S 500 / S 580, Mercedes-AMG 43 / 53 / 63 models
Manufacturer-published figures link to the maker's document. "Reported" figures come from a dealer or a parts catalog and haven't been confirmed by the maker. Nothing here has been checked against your car — confirm with your owner's manual or a dealer reading the VIN.
Common questions
What oil does a Mercedes-Benz take?
It depends on the engine. Across the 21 Mercedes-Benz engines we hold, the grades named are mostly 0W-40, 5W-40, 0W-20, with MB 229.5, MB 229.51, MB 229.52, MB 229.61 or MB 229.71, MB 229.3, MB 229.5, MB 229.51 or MB 229.52, MB 228.51, MB 229.31 or MB 229.51. Find your engine above, or enter your VIN for the exact match.
How many quarts of oil does a Mercedes-Benz take?
Between 5.6 and 10.5 quarts for an oil change with filter, depending on the engine — each engine's figure is listed above with its source.
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