Mercedes-Benz oil and fluids
What oil does a Mercedes-Benz take?
The oil each Mercedes-Benz engine is approved for and how much an oil and filter change takes, for 17 engines — from Mercedes-Benz's own handbooks where they are published, each with its source. Choose your engine above for the exact match, or find it in the list below.
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By engine
1.3 turbo petrol (M282) · 2018–2026
- Engine oil
- MB 229.51(2018–2026)
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- M282.9 (transverse A/B/CLA/GLA/GLB 1.33). SAE grade not stated on the sheet — choose by outside temperature per MB Sheet 224.1 / the operator's manual.
- Engine oil
- MB 229.61(2018–2026)
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- M282.9 (transverse A/B/CLA/GLA/GLB 1.33). Sheet 223.2 note 4: the low-viscosity specs (229.6, 229.61, 229.71, 229.72, 229.81) may only be used in engines the manual approves for them — they can damage engines not approved for them.
- Engine oil
- MB 229.71(2018–2026)
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- M282.9 (transverse A/B/CLA/GLA/GLB 1.33). Sheet 223.2 note 4: the low-viscosity specs (229.6, 229.61, 229.71, 229.72, 229.81) may only be used in engines the manual approves for them — they can damage engines not approved for them.
- Engine oil
- MB 229.72(2018–2026)
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- M282.9 (transverse A/B/CLA/GLA/GLB 1.33). Marked on Sheet 223.2 as recommended for lowest fuel consumption. Sheet 223.2 note 4: the low-viscosity specs (229.6, 229.61, 229.71, 229.72, 229.81) may only be used in engines the manual approves for them — they can damage engines not approved for them.
- Engine oil
- MB 229.71(2018–2026 · M282.8)
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- M282.8 variant: 229.71, 229.72 or 229.81.
- Engine oil
- MB 229.81(2018–2026 · M282.8)
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- M282.8 variant. Marked on Sheet 223.2 as recommended for lowest fuel consumption. Sheet 223.2 note 4: the low-viscosity specs (229.6, 229.61, 229.71, 229.72, 229.81) may only be used in engines the manual approves for them — they can damage engines not approved for them.
- Coolant
- MB 325.6 / 326.6
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- Concentrate 325.6 mixed 50/50 with water, or pre-mixed 326.6 (pink, silicate-organic). Sheet 320.1: older engine families (M111/M112/M113/M137/M15x/M266/M27x, OM607/608 except Citan, OM611/612/646/647/648, OM622.9, OM628/629/639/640, OM642, OM651) may still carry 325.0/326.0 (blue-green) on vehicles built up to and including April 2014; 325.0 products may not be used in vehicles built after 04/2014. Newer families (M133, M139, M176-178, M254, M256, M260, M264, M282, OM622.8, OM626, OM654, OM656) take 325.6/326.6 only. Citan/X-Class/smart 453 take 325.7/326.7, which must not be mixed with 325.0/325.6.
- Brake fluid
- MB 331.0 · MB 331.0
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- MB Sheet 331.0 applies to all Mercedes-Benz passenger cars and vans. The sheet record names no DOT class, so none is recorded here.
Fitted to: A 160 / A 180 / A 200 (W177), B 180 / B 200 (W247), CLA 180 / CLA 200 (C118), GLA 200 (H247), GLB 200 (X247), Citan 110/113 (W420)
1.5 CDI / 180 d (OM607, Renault K9K) · 2012–2018
- Engine oil
- MB 226.51(2012–2018)
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- OM607 in passenger cars (with DPF). SAE grade not stated on the sheet — choose by outside temperature per MB Sheet 224.1 / the operator's manual.
- Engine oil
- MB 229.52(2012–2018)
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- OM607 in passenger cars (with DPF). Marked on Sheet 223.2 as recommended for lowest fuel consumption.
- Coolant
- MB 325.6 / 326.6
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- Concentrate 325.6 mixed 50/50 with water, or pre-mixed 326.6 (pink, silicate-organic). Sheet 320.1: older engine families (M111/M112/M113/M137/M15x/M266/M27x, OM607/608 except Citan, OM611/612/646/647/648, OM622.9, OM628/629/639/640, OM642, OM651) may still carry 325.0/326.0 (blue-green) on vehicles built up to and including April 2014; 325.0 products may not be used in vehicles built after 04/2014. Newer families (M133, M139, M176-178, M254, M256, M260, M264, M282, OM622.8, OM626, OM654, OM656) take 325.6/326.6 only. Citan/X-Class/smart 453 take 325.7/326.7, which must not be mixed with 325.0/325.6.
- Brake fluid
- MB 331.0 · MB 331.0
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- MB Sheet 331.0 applies to all Mercedes-Benz passenger cars and vans. The sheet record names no DOT class, so none is recorded here.
Fitted to: A 180 CDI / A 180 d (W176), B 180 CDI / B 180 d (W246), CLA 180 CDI / CLA 180 d (C117), Citan 108/109 CDI (W415)
1.5 EQ Boost petrol (M264 1.5) · 2018–2021
- Engine oil
- MB 229.51(2018–2021)
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- M264. SAE grade not stated on the sheet — choose by outside temperature per MB Sheet 224.1 / the operator's manual.
- Engine oil
- MB 229.61(2018–2021)
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- M264. Sheet 223.2 note 4: the low-viscosity specs (229.6, 229.61, 229.71, 229.72, 229.81) may only be used in engines the manual approves for them — they can damage engines not approved for them.
- Engine oil
- MB 229.71(2018–2021)
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- M264. Sheet 223.2 note 4: the low-viscosity specs (229.6, 229.61, 229.71, 229.72, 229.81) may only be used in engines the manual approves for them — they can damage engines not approved for them.
- Engine oil
- MB 229.72(2018–2021)
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- M264. Marked on Sheet 223.2 as recommended for lowest fuel consumption. Sheet 223.2 note 4: the low-viscosity specs (229.6, 229.61, 229.71, 229.72, 229.81) may only be used in engines the manual approves for them — they can damage engines not approved for them.
- Coolant
- MB 325.6 / 326.6
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- Concentrate 325.6 mixed 50/50 with water, or pre-mixed 326.6 (pink, silicate-organic). Sheet 320.1: older engine families (M111/M112/M113/M137/M15x/M266/M27x, OM607/608 except Citan, OM611/612/646/647/648, OM622.9, OM628/629/639/640, OM642, OM651) may still carry 325.0/326.0 (blue-green) on vehicles built up to and including April 2014; 325.0 products may not be used in vehicles built after 04/2014. Newer families (M133, M139, M176-178, M254, M256, M260, M264, M282, OM622.8, OM626, OM654, OM656) take 325.6/326.6 only. Citan/X-Class/smart 453 take 325.7/326.7, which must not be mixed with 325.0/325.6.
- Brake fluid
- MB 331.0 · MB 331.0
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- MB Sheet 331.0 applies to all Mercedes-Benz passenger cars and vans. The sheet record names no DOT class, so none is recorded here.
Fitted to: C 200 EQ Boost (W205 facelift saloon/estate/coupe/cabriolet, 205.077, 2018-2021), C 200 EQ Boost 4MATIC (205.078, 2018-2021)
1.5 turbo petrol mild hybrid (M254 1.5) · 2021 on
- Engine oil
- MB 229.71 · 0W-20(2021–2026)
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- M254 except plug-in hybrid: 229.71 or 229.72, only SAE 0W-20 (note 7). Sheet 223.2 note 4: the low-viscosity specs (229.6, 229.61, 229.71, 229.72, 229.81) may only be used in engines the manual approves for them — they can damage engines not approved for them.
- Engine oil
- MB 229.72 · 0W-20(2021–2026)
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- M254 except plug-in hybrid. Marked on Sheet 223.2 as recommended for lowest fuel consumption. Only SAE 0W-20.
- Engine oil
- MB 229.51 · 0W-40(2021–2026 · M254 plug-in hybrid)
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- M254 PLUG-IN HYBRID: 229.51 or 229.52, only SAE 0W-40 (note 8).
- Engine oil
- MB 229.52 · 0W-40(2021–2026 · M254 plug-in hybrid)
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- M254 PLUG-IN HYBRID. Marked on Sheet 223.2 as recommended for lowest fuel consumption. Only SAE 0W-40.
- Coolant
- MB 325.6 / 326.6
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- Concentrate 325.6 mixed 50/50 with water, or pre-mixed 326.6 (pink, silicate-organic). Sheet 320.1: older engine families (M111/M112/M113/M137/M15x/M266/M27x, OM607/608 except Citan, OM611/612/646/647/648, OM622.9, OM628/629/639/640, OM642, OM651) may still carry 325.0/326.0 (blue-green) on vehicles built up to and including April 2014; 325.0 products may not be used in vehicles built after 04/2014. Newer families (M133, M139, M176-178, M254, M256, M260, M264, M282, OM622.8, OM626, OM654, OM656) take 325.6/326.6 only. Citan/X-Class/smart 453 take 325.7/326.7, which must not be mixed with 325.0/325.6.
- Brake fluid
- MB 331.0 · MB 331.0
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- MB Sheet 331.0 applies to all Mercedes-Benz passenger cars and vans. The sheet record names no DOT class, so none is recorded here.
Fitted to: C 180 (W206, 206.041, 2021-)
1.6 turbo petrol (M270 / M274) · 2012–2021
- Engine oil
- MB 229.5(2012–2021)
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- M270 / M274 except plug-in hybrid. SAE grade not stated on the sheet — choose by outside temperature per MB Sheet 224.1 / the operator's manual.
- Engine oil
- MB 229.6(2012–2021)
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- Marked on Sheet 223.2 as recommended for lowest fuel consumption. Sheet 223.2 note 4: the low-viscosity specs (229.6, 229.61, 229.71, 229.72, 229.81) may only be used in engines the manual approves for them — they can damage engines not approved for them.
- Engine oil
- MB 229.51(2012–2021)
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- Additional approval valid in western Europe only (M270 / M274 except plug-in hybrid).
- Engine oil
- MB 229.52(2012–2021)
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- Additional approval valid in western Europe only (M270 / M274 except plug-in hybrid).
- Coolant
- MB 325.6 / 326.6
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- Concentrate 325.6 mixed 50/50 with water, or pre-mixed 326.6 (pink, silicate-organic). Sheet 320.1: older engine families (M111/M112/M113/M137/M15x/M266/M27x, OM607/608 except Citan, OM611/612/646/647/648, OM622.9, OM628/629/639/640, OM642, OM651) may still carry 325.0/326.0 (blue-green) on vehicles built up to and including April 2014; 325.0 products may not be used in vehicles built after 04/2014. Newer families (M133, M139, M176-178, M254, M256, M260, M264, M282, OM622.8, OM626, OM654, OM656) take 325.6/326.6 only. Citan/X-Class/smart 453 take 325.7/326.7, which must not be mixed with 325.0/325.6.
- Brake fluid
- MB 331.0 · MB 331.0
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- MB Sheet 331.0 applies to all Mercedes-Benz passenger cars and vans. The sheet record names no DOT class, so none is recorded here.
Fitted to: A 180 / A 200 (W176), B 180 / B 200 (W246), CLA 180 / CLA 200 (C117), GLA 180 / GLA 200 (X156), C 160 / C 180 (W205), E 200 (W212 facelift), SLC 180 / SLC 200 (R172)
1.8 CDI (OM651 DE18) · 2011–2014
- Engine oil
- MB 229.51(2008–2021)
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- With diesel particulate filter (all GB cars from the EU5 era). SAE grade not stated on the sheet — choose by outside temperature per MB Sheet 224.1 / the operator's manual.
- Engine oil
- MB 229.52(2008–2021)
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- With DPF. Marked on Sheet 223.2 as recommended for lowest fuel consumption. SAE grade not stated on the sheet — choose by outside temperature per MB Sheet 224.1 / the operator's manual. (Cars WITHOUT a DPF may also use 229.5; not recorded as a spec because GB cars have a DPF.)
- Coolant
- MB 325.6 / 326.6
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- Concentrate 325.6 mixed 50/50 with water, or pre-mixed 326.6 (pink, silicate-organic). Sheet 320.1: older engine families (M111/M112/M113/M137/M15x/M266/M27x, OM607/608 except Citan, OM611/612/646/647/648, OM622.9, OM628/629/639/640, OM642, OM651) may still carry 325.0/326.0 (blue-green) on vehicles built up to and including April 2014; 325.0 products may not be used in vehicles built after 04/2014. Newer families (M133, M139, M176-178, M254, M256, M260, M264, M282, OM622.8, OM626, OM654, OM656) take 325.6/326.6 only. Citan/X-Class/smart 453 take 325.7/326.7, which must not be mixed with 325.0/325.6.
- Brake fluid
- MB 331.0 · MB 331.0
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- MB Sheet 331.0 applies to all Mercedes-Benz passenger cars and vans. The sheet record names no DOT class, so none is recorded here.
Fitted to: B 180 CDI 1.8 (W246, 246.200, 2011-2014), B 200 CDI 1.8 (W246, 2011-2014)
1.8 Kompressor / CGI petrol (M271) · 2002–2014
- Engine oil
- MB 229.5(2002–2014)
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- M271 (listed with M132, M266, M272, M273, M278). The only approval listed. SAE grade not stated on the sheet — choose by outside temperature per MB Sheet 224.1 / the operator's manual.
- Coolant
- MB 325.6 / 326.6
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- Concentrate 325.6 mixed 50/50 with water, or pre-mixed 326.6 (pink, silicate-organic). Sheet 320.1: older engine families (M111/M112/M113/M137/M15x/M266/M27x, OM607/608 except Citan, OM611/612/646/647/648, OM622.9, OM628/629/639/640, OM642, OM651) may still carry 325.0/326.0 (blue-green) on vehicles built up to and including April 2014; 325.0 products may not be used in vehicles built after 04/2014. Newer families (M133, M139, M176-178, M254, M256, M260, M264, M282, OM622.8, OM626, OM654, OM656) take 325.6/326.6 only. Citan/X-Class/smart 453 take 325.7/326.7, which must not be mixed with 325.0/325.6.
- Brake fluid
- MB 331.0 · MB 331.0
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- MB Sheet 331.0 applies to all Mercedes-Benz passenger cars and vans. The sheet record names no DOT class, so none is recorded here.
Fitted to: C 180 / C 200 / C 230 Kompressor (W203/S203/CL203), C 180 / C 200 Kompressor, C 180 / C 200 / C 250 CGI (W204/S204), CLC 180K / 200K / 180 CGI / 200 CGI / 250 CGI, CLK 200 Kompressor / 200 CGI (C209), E 200 Kompressor (W211), E 200 CGI / E 250 CGI (W212, C207), SLK 200 Kompressor (R171)
2.0 d (OM654) · 2016–2026
- Engine oil
- MB 229.52(2016–2026)
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- OM654 except plug-in hybrid. SAE grade not stated on the sheet — choose by outside temperature per MB Sheet 224.1 / the operator's manual.
- Engine oil
- MB 229.61(2016–2026)
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- OM654 except plug-in hybrid. Sheet 223.2 note 4: the low-viscosity specs (229.6, 229.61, 229.71, 229.72, 229.81) may only be used in engines the manual approves for them — they can damage engines not approved for them.
- Engine oil
- MB 229.71(2016–2026)
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- OM654 except plug-in hybrid. Sheet 223.2 note 4: the low-viscosity specs (229.6, 229.61, 229.71, 229.72, 229.81) may only be used in engines the manual approves for them — they can damage engines not approved for them.
- Engine oil
- MB 229.72(2016–2026)
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- OM654 except plug-in hybrid. Marked on Sheet 223.2 as recommended for lowest fuel consumption. Sheet 223.2 note 4: the low-viscosity specs (229.6, 229.61, 229.71, 229.72, 229.81) may only be used in engines the manual approves for them — they can damage engines not approved for them.
- Engine oil
- MB 229.52(2019–2026 · Plug-in hybrid (300 de))
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- OM654 plug-in hybrid (e.g. C 300 de / E 300 de): MB 229.52 is the ONLY approved specification.
- Coolant
- MB 325.6 / 326.6
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- Concentrate 325.6 mixed 50/50 with water, or pre-mixed 326.6 (pink, silicate-organic). Sheet 320.1: older engine families (M111/M112/M113/M137/M15x/M266/M27x, OM607/608 except Citan, OM611/612/646/647/648, OM622.9, OM628/629/639/640, OM642, OM651) may still carry 325.0/326.0 (blue-green) on vehicles built up to and including April 2014; 325.0 products may not be used in vehicles built after 04/2014. Newer families (M133, M139, M176-178, M254, M256, M260, M264, M282, OM622.8, OM626, OM654, OM656) take 325.6/326.6 only. Citan/X-Class/smart 453 take 325.7/326.7, which must not be mixed with 325.0/325.6.
- Brake fluid
- MB 331.0 · MB 331.0
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- MB Sheet 331.0 applies to all Mercedes-Benz passenger cars and vans. The sheet record names no DOT class, so none is recorded here.
Fitted to: C 200 d / C 220 d / C 300 d (W205/W206), E 200 d / E 220 d / E 300 d (W213), GLC 200 d / 220 d / 300 d, GLE 300 d, Sprinter (907/910), Vito 2.0, V-Class 2.0
2.0 EQ Boost petrol (M264) · 2018–2026
- Engine oil
- MB 229.51(2018–2026)
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- M264 (incl. EQ Boost). SAE grade not stated on the sheet — choose by outside temperature per MB Sheet 224.1 / the operator's manual.
- Engine oil
- MB 229.61(2018–2026)
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- M264 (incl. EQ Boost). Sheet 223.2 note 4: the low-viscosity specs (229.6, 229.61, 229.71, 229.72, 229.81) may only be used in engines the manual approves for them — they can damage engines not approved for them.
- Engine oil
- MB 229.71(2018–2026)
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- M264 (incl. EQ Boost). Sheet 223.2 note 4: the low-viscosity specs (229.6, 229.61, 229.71, 229.72, 229.81) may only be used in engines the manual approves for them — they can damage engines not approved for them.
- Engine oil
- MB 229.72(2018–2026)
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- M264 (incl. EQ Boost). Marked on Sheet 223.2 as recommended for lowest fuel consumption. Sheet 223.2 note 4: the low-viscosity specs (229.6, 229.61, 229.71, 229.72, 229.81) may only be used in engines the manual approves for them — they can damage engines not approved for them.
- Coolant
- MB 325.6 / 326.6
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- Concentrate 325.6 mixed 50/50 with water, or pre-mixed 326.6 (pink, silicate-organic). Sheet 320.1: older engine families (M111/M112/M113/M137/M15x/M266/M27x, OM607/608 except Citan, OM611/612/646/647/648, OM622.9, OM628/629/639/640, OM642, OM651) may still carry 325.0/326.0 (blue-green) on vehicles built up to and including April 2014; 325.0 products may not be used in vehicles built after 04/2014. Newer families (M133, M139, M176-178, M254, M256, M260, M264, M282, OM622.8, OM626, OM654, OM656) take 325.6/326.6 only. Citan/X-Class/smart 453 take 325.7/326.7, which must not be mixed with 325.0/325.6.
- Brake fluid
- MB 331.0 · MB 331.0
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- MB Sheet 331.0 applies to all Mercedes-Benz passenger cars and vans. The sheet record names no DOT class, so none is recorded here.
Fitted to: C 200 / C 300 (W205 facelift, W206), E 200 / E 300 (W213, A238), GLC 200 / GLC 300, GLE 350 4MATIC, CLS 300
2.0 turbo petrol (M270 / M274) · 2012–2021
- Engine oil
- MB 229.5(2012–2021)
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- M270 / M274 except plug-in hybrid. SAE grade not stated on the sheet — choose by outside temperature per MB Sheet 224.1 / the operator's manual.
- Engine oil
- MB 229.6(2012–2021)
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- Marked on Sheet 223.2 as recommended for lowest fuel consumption. Sheet 223.2 note 4: the low-viscosity specs (229.6, 229.61, 229.71, 229.72, 229.81) may only be used in engines the manual approves for them — they can damage engines not approved for them.
- Engine oil
- MB 229.51(2012–2021)
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- Additional approval valid in western Europe only (M270 / M274 except plug-in hybrid).
- Engine oil
- MB 229.52(2012–2021)
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- Additional approval valid in western Europe only (M270 / M274 except plug-in hybrid).
- Engine oil
- MB 229.5 · 0W-40 / 5W-40(2014–2021 · Plug-in hybrid (M274 in C 350 e etc.))
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- M274 PLUG-IN HYBRID (e.g. C 350 e): MB 229.5 only, and only SAE 0W-40 or 5W-40 (Sheet 223.2 note 2).
- Coolant
- MB 325.6 / 326.6
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- Concentrate 325.6 mixed 50/50 with water, or pre-mixed 326.6 (pink, silicate-organic). Sheet 320.1: older engine families (M111/M112/M113/M137/M15x/M266/M27x, OM607/608 except Citan, OM611/612/646/647/648, OM622.9, OM628/629/639/640, OM642, OM651) may still carry 325.0/326.0 (blue-green) on vehicles built up to and including April 2014; 325.0 products may not be used in vehicles built after 04/2014. Newer families (M133, M139, M176-178, M254, M256, M260, M264, M282, OM622.8, OM626, OM654, OM656) take 325.6/326.6 only. Citan/X-Class/smart 453 take 325.7/326.7, which must not be mixed with 325.0/325.6.
- Brake fluid
- MB 331.0 · MB 331.0
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- MB Sheet 331.0 applies to all Mercedes-Benz passenger cars and vans. The sheet record names no DOT class, so none is recorded here.
Fitted to: A 250 (W176), B 250 (W246), CLA 250 (C117), GLA 250 (X156), C 200 / C 250 / C 300 (W205), E 200 / E 250 (W212/W213), GLC 200 / GLC 250 / GLC 300, SLC 200 / SLC 300 (R172), C 300 e / C 350 e plug-in hybrid (engine block shared)
2.1 CDI / d (OM651) · 2008–2021
- Engine oil
- MB 229.51(2008–2021)
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- With diesel particulate filter (all GB cars from the EU5 era). SAE grade not stated on the sheet — choose by outside temperature per MB Sheet 224.1 / the operator's manual.
- Engine oil
- MB 229.52(2008–2021)
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- With DPF. Marked on Sheet 223.2 as recommended for lowest fuel consumption. SAE grade not stated on the sheet — choose by outside temperature per MB Sheet 224.1 / the operator's manual. (Cars WITHOUT a DPF may also use 229.5; not recorded as a spec because GB cars have a DPF.)
- Coolant
- MB 325.6 / 326.6
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- Concentrate 325.6 mixed 50/50 with water, or pre-mixed 326.6 (pink, silicate-organic). Sheet 320.1: older engine families (M111/M112/M113/M137/M15x/M266/M27x, OM607/608 except Citan, OM611/612/646/647/648, OM622.9, OM628/629/639/640, OM642, OM651) may still carry 325.0/326.0 (blue-green) on vehicles built up to and including April 2014; 325.0 products may not be used in vehicles built after 04/2014. Newer families (M133, M139, M176-178, M254, M256, M260, M264, M282, OM622.8, OM626, OM654, OM656) take 325.6/326.6 only. Citan/X-Class/smart 453 take 325.7/326.7, which must not be mixed with 325.0/325.6.
- Brake fluid
- MB 331.0 · MB 331.0
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- MB Sheet 331.0 applies to all Mercedes-Benz passenger cars and vans. The sheet record names no DOT class, so none is recorded here.
Fitted to: C-Class (W204/W205), E-Class (W212/W213), S-Class (W221/W222), GLK, GLC, M-Class/GLE, SLK/SLC, A 220 CDI/d, B 220 CDI/d, CLA 220 d, GLA 220 d, Sprinter, Vito, Viano/V-Class
2.9 six-cylinder diesel (OM656) · 2017 on
- Engine oil
- MB 229.52(2017–2026)
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- OM656. Sheet note 1 applies (special applications follow the manual). SAE grade not stated on the sheet — choose by outside temperature per MB Sheet 224.1 / the operator's manual.
- Engine oil
- MB 229.61(2017–2026)
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- OM656. Marked on Sheet 223.2 as recommended for lowest fuel consumption. Sheet 223.2 note 4: the low-viscosity specs (229.6, 229.61, 229.71, 229.72, 229.81) may only be used in engines the manual approves for them — they can damage engines not approved for them.
- Coolant
- MB 325.6 / 326.6
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- Concentrate 325.6 mixed 50/50 with water, or pre-mixed 326.6 (pink, silicate-organic). Sheet 320.1: older engine families (M111/M112/M113/M137/M15x/M266/M27x, OM607/608 except Citan, OM611/612/646/647/648, OM622.9, OM628/629/639/640, OM642, OM651) may still carry 325.0/326.0 (blue-green) on vehicles built up to and including April 2014; 325.0 products may not be used in vehicles built after 04/2014. Newer families (M133, M139, M176-178, M254, M256, M260, M264, M282, OM622.8, OM626, OM654, OM656) take 325.6/326.6 only. Citan/X-Class/smart 453 take 325.7/326.7, which must not be mixed with 325.0/325.6.
- Brake fluid
- MB 331.0 · MB 331.0
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- MB Sheet 331.0 applies to all Mercedes-Benz passenger cars and vans. The sheet record names no DOT class, so none is recorded here.
Fitted to: E 400 d / E 400 d 4MATIC (W213, 213.020 / 213.023, 2018 on), CLS, S-Class, GLE and GLS 350 d / 400 d - per task data, not individually verified
3.0 straight-six EQ Boost petrol (M256) · 2017–2026
- Engine oil
- MB 229.51(2017–2026)
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- M256.9 except plug-in hybrid. SAE grade not stated on the sheet — choose by outside temperature per MB Sheet 224.1 / the operator's manual.
- Engine oil
- MB 229.61(2017–2026)
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- M256.9 except plug-in hybrid. Sheet 223.2 note 4: the low-viscosity specs (229.6, 229.61, 229.71, 229.72, 229.81) may only be used in engines the manual approves for them — they can damage engines not approved for them.
- Engine oil
- MB 229.71(2017–2026)
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- M256.9 except plug-in hybrid. Sheet 223.2 note 4: the low-viscosity specs (229.6, 229.61, 229.71, 229.72, 229.81) may only be used in engines the manual approves for them — they can damage engines not approved for them.
- Engine oil
- MB 229.72(2017–2026)
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- M256.9 except plug-in hybrid. Marked on Sheet 223.2 as recommended for lowest fuel consumption. Sheet 223.2 note 4: the low-viscosity specs (229.6, 229.61, 229.71, 229.72, 229.81) may only be used in engines the manual approves for them — they can damage engines not approved for them.
- Engine oil
- MB 229.71 · 0W-20(2017–2026 · M256.8)
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- M256.8 except plug-in hybrid: 229.71 or 229.72, only SAE 0W-20 (Sheet 223.2 note 7).
- Engine oil
- MB 229.72 · 0W-20(2017–2026 · M256.8)
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- M256.8 except plug-in hybrid. Marked on Sheet 223.2 as recommended for lowest fuel consumption. Only SAE 0W-20.
- Engine oil
- MB 229.51 · 0W-40(2020–2026 · M256 plug-in hybrid)
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- M256 PLUG-IN HYBRID: 229.51 or 229.52, only SAE 0W-40 (note 8).
- Engine oil
- MB 229.52 · 0W-40(2020–2026 · M256 plug-in hybrid)
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- M256 PLUG-IN HYBRID. Marked on Sheet 223.2 as recommended for lowest fuel consumption. Only SAE 0W-40.
- Coolant
- MB 325.6 / 326.6
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- Concentrate 325.6 mixed 50/50 with water, or pre-mixed 326.6 (pink, silicate-organic). Sheet 320.1: older engine families (M111/M112/M113/M137/M15x/M266/M27x, OM607/608 except Citan, OM611/612/646/647/648, OM622.9, OM628/629/639/640, OM642, OM651) may still carry 325.0/326.0 (blue-green) on vehicles built up to and including April 2014; 325.0 products may not be used in vehicles built after 04/2014. Newer families (M133, M139, M176-178, M254, M256, M260, M264, M282, OM622.8, OM626, OM654, OM656) take 325.6/326.6 only. Citan/X-Class/smart 453 take 325.7/326.7, which must not be mixed with 325.0/325.6.
- Brake fluid
- MB 331.0 · MB 331.0
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- MB Sheet 331.0 applies to all Mercedes-Benz passenger cars and vans. The sheet record names no DOT class, so none is recorded here.
Fitted to: E 450 / E 53 AMG (W213), S 450 / S 500 (W222, W223), CLS 450 / CLS 53 AMG (C257), GLE 450 / GLE 53 AMG (W167), GLS 450 (X167), AMG GT 43 / 53 4-door (X290)
3.0 V6 biturbo petrol (M276 DELA30) · 2013–2020
- Engine oil
- MB 229.5(2013–2020)
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- M276. SAE grade not stated on the sheet — choose by outside temperature per MB Sheet 224.1 / the operator's manual.
- Engine oil
- MB 229.6(2013–2020)
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- M276. Marked on Sheet 223.2 as recommended for lowest fuel consumption. Sheet 223.2 note 4: the low-viscosity specs (229.6, 229.61, 229.71, 229.72, 229.81) may only be used in engines the manual approves for them — they can damage engines not approved for them.
- Coolant
- MB 325.6 / 326.6
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- Concentrate 325.6 mixed 50/50 with water, or pre-mixed 326.6 (pink, silicate-organic). Sheet 320.1: older engine families (M111/M112/M113/M137/M15x/M266/M27x, OM607/608 except Citan, OM611/612/646/647/648, OM622.9, OM628/629/639/640, OM642, OM651) may still carry 325.0/326.0 (blue-green) on vehicles built up to and including April 2014; 325.0 products may not be used in vehicles built after 04/2014. Newer families (M133, M139, M176-178, M254, M256, M260, M264, M282, OM622.8, OM626, OM654, OM656) take 325.6/326.6 only. Citan/X-Class/smart 453 take 325.7/326.7, which must not be mixed with 325.0/325.6.
- Brake fluid
- MB 331.0 · MB 331.0
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- MB Sheet 331.0 applies to all Mercedes-Benz passenger cars and vans. The sheet record names no DOT class, so none is recorded here.
Fitted to: C 400 / C 450 AMG / AMG C 43 (W205), E 400 (W212/W213), GLE 400 / GLE 450 AMG / AMG GLE 43 (W166), GLC 43 AMG (X253), S 400 (W222), SLC 43 AMG (R172)
3.0 V6 CDI / d (OM642) · 2005–2019
- Engine oil
- MB 229.52(2017–2019)
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- OM642 from model year 2017 (with DPF). Marked on Sheet 223.2 as recommended for lowest fuel consumption. Sheet note 1: for OM642 before 2017 follow the operator's manual. (Vehicles WITHOUT a DPF may use 229.5 / 229.51 / 229.52; not recorded because GB cars have a DPF.)
- Coolant
- MB 325.6 / 326.6
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- Concentrate 325.6 mixed 50/50 with water, or pre-mixed 326.6 (pink, silicate-organic). Sheet 320.1: older engine families (M111/M112/M113/M137/M15x/M266/M27x, OM607/608 except Citan, OM611/612/646/647/648, OM622.9, OM628/629/639/640, OM642, OM651) may still carry 325.0/326.0 (blue-green) on vehicles built up to and including April 2014; 325.0 products may not be used in vehicles built after 04/2014. Newer families (M133, M139, M176-178, M254, M256, M260, M264, M282, OM622.8, OM626, OM654, OM656) take 325.6/326.6 only. Citan/X-Class/smart 453 take 325.7/326.7, which must not be mixed with 325.0/325.6.
- Brake fluid
- MB 331.0 · MB 331.0
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- MB Sheet 331.0 applies to all Mercedes-Benz passenger cars and vans. The sheet record names no DOT class, so none is recorded here.
Fitted to: E 280/320/350 CDI (W211/W212), S 320/350 CDI (W221), ML 280/300/320/350 CDI (W164/W166), GL 320/350 CDI, GLE 350 d, GLS 350 d, R-Class 280/320 CDI, C 320 CDI (W204), CLS 320/350 CDI, Sprinter 3.0, Viano 3.0 CDI, G 350 d
3.5 V6 petrol (M276 DE35) · 2010–2018
- Engine oil
- MB 229.5(2010–2018)
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- M276. SAE grade not stated on the sheet — choose by outside temperature per MB Sheet 224.1 / the operator's manual.
- Engine oil
- MB 229.6(2010–2018)
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- M276. Marked on Sheet 223.2 as recommended for lowest fuel consumption. Sheet 223.2 note 4: the low-viscosity specs (229.6, 229.61, 229.71, 229.72, 229.81) may only be used in engines the manual approves for them — they can damage engines not approved for them.
- Coolant
- MB 325.6 / 326.6
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- Concentrate 325.6 mixed 50/50 with water, or pre-mixed 326.6 (pink, silicate-organic). Sheet 320.1: older engine families (M111/M112/M113/M137/M15x/M266/M27x, OM607/608 except Citan, OM611/612/646/647/648, OM622.9, OM628/629/639/640, OM642, OM651) may still carry 325.0/326.0 (blue-green) on vehicles built up to and including April 2014; 325.0 products may not be used in vehicles built after 04/2014. Newer families (M133, M139, M176-178, M254, M256, M260, M264, M282, OM622.8, OM626, OM654, OM656) take 325.6/326.6 only. Citan/X-Class/smart 453 take 325.7/326.7, which must not be mixed with 325.0/325.6.
- Brake fluid
- MB 331.0 · MB 331.0
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- MB Sheet 331.0 applies to all Mercedes-Benz passenger cars and vans. The sheet record names no DOT class, so none is recorded here.
Fitted to: C 350 (W204/W205), E 350 (W212), S 350 (W221/W222), SLK 350 (R172), ML 350 / GLE 350 (W166), GL 350 / GLS, CLS 350 (C218), E 400 (W212, 276.850)
4.0 V8 biturbo AMG (M177 / M178) · 2014–2026
- Engine oil
- MB 229.5 · 0W-40 / 5W-40(2014–2026 · M177.9 / M177.8 / M178)
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- M177.9, M177.8 and M178: MB 229.5, only SAE 0W-40 or 5W-40 (note 2).
- Engine oil
- MB 229.51 · 0W-40 / 5W-40(2014–2026 · M178 (AMG GT))
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- M178 only: additional approval valid in western Europe, only SAE 0W-40 or 5W-40.
- Engine oil
- MB 229.51 · 0W-40(2014–2026 · M177.7)
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- M177.7 only: 229.51 or 229.52, only SAE 0W-40 (note 8).
- Engine oil
- MB 229.52 · 0W-40(2014–2026 · M177.7)
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- M177.7 only. Marked on Sheet 223.2 as recommended for lowest fuel consumption. Only SAE 0W-40.
- Coolant
- MB 325.6 / 326.6
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- Concentrate 325.6 mixed 50/50 with water, or pre-mixed 326.6 (pink, silicate-organic). Sheet 320.1: older engine families (M111/M112/M113/M137/M15x/M266/M27x, OM607/608 except Citan, OM611/612/646/647/648, OM622.9, OM628/629/639/640, OM642, OM651) may still carry 325.0/326.0 (blue-green) on vehicles built up to and including April 2014; 325.0 products may not be used in vehicles built after 04/2014. Newer families (M133, M139, M176-178, M254, M256, M260, M264, M282, OM622.8, OM626, OM654, OM656) take 325.6/326.6 only. Citan/X-Class/smart 453 take 325.7/326.7, which must not be mixed with 325.0/325.6.
- Brake fluid
- MB 331.0 · MB 331.0
- Manufacturer-publishedSource
- MB Sheet 331.0 applies to all Mercedes-Benz passenger cars and vans. The sheet record names no DOT class, so none is recorded here.
Fitted to: AMG C 63 / C 63 S (W205/S205), AMG E 63 / E 63 S (W213), AMG GLC 63 (X253), AMG GT / GT S / GT R (C190, engine 178), AMG GT 63 4-door (X290), AMG G 63 (W463), AMG S 63 (W222/W223), AMG GLE 63 / GLS 63
Manufacturer-published figures link to the maker's document. "Reported" figures come from a franchised dealer or a parts catalogue and have not been confirmed by the maker. Nothing here has been checked against your car — confirm with the handbook or a franchised dealer quoting the VIN.
Common questions
What oil does a Mercedes-Benz take?
It depends on the engine. Across the 17 Mercedes-Benz engines we hold, the approvals named are MB 229.51, MB 229.52, MB 229.61, MB 229.71, MB 229.72, MB 229.81 and others, mostly in 0W-40, 0W-20, 5W-40. Find your engine above, or choose your engine above for the exact match.
How much oil does a Mercedes-Benz take?
It depends on the engine; the figures we hold are listed above with their sources. The owner's handbook gives the oil-change capacity.
Where is the oil specification in a Mercedes-Benz handbook?
Usually in the "Technical data", "Capacities and specifications" or "Engine oil" section near the back, which names the approval code and viscosity, and the oil-change capacity with filter. The figures above link to the handbooks we found them in.
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