Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1995 C220.
The 1995 Mercedes C220 passenger car sits at the peak of its early-model complaint curve, drawing 119 owner reports across the 1994‑1996 span — nearly two and a half times the 48 logged for the 1994 launch year. The electrical system emerges as the leading trouble area despite a clean recall record, and this concentration of electrical grievances in the middle year suggests a model‑year‑specific teething issue rather than a systemic flaw. As a result, the 1995 C220 stands as the most complaint‑prone iteration before reports tapered off in subsequent seasons.
Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.
| Engine air filter | 6040941304 |
| Fuel filter | 0024774501 alt 0024774401 |
| Spark plug | 0031596803 |
| Battery | 0009823308 |
| Thermostat | 015997234864 alt 1112000915 |
| Cabin air filter | 2108300818 |
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Overall length | 177.6 in |
| Overall width | 67.7 in |
| Overall height | 55.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.9 in |
| Curb weight | 3153 lb |
| Track (front / rear) | 58.7 / 57.5 in |
| Weight distribution (front / rear) | 55/45 |
Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.
This engine 85W-90 · GL-5 in the differential. Torque the oil drain plug to 18.4 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2.
| Differential Gear Oil | 85W-90 · GL-5 |
| Differential Gear Oil Capacity | 2.5 Pints |
| Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug | 18.4 ft-lbs |
| Driveshaft Flange to Transmission | 33.0 ft-lbs |
| Cylinder Firing Order | 1-3-4-2 |
| Cylinder Firing Order | 1-3-4-2 |
| Spark Plug Gap | 0.031 in |
| Refrigerant | R134a |
| Refrigerant Capacity | 1.80 lbs |
| Oil Type | MB part number 0019890803 or equivalent |
| Oil Capacity | 5.20 oz |
| Thermostat Opening Temperature | 190 °F |
| Engine Oil Pressure | 43.5 psi |
| Engine Oil Pressure RPM | 3000 rpm |
| Intake Valve Lash | Hydraulic in |
| Exhaust Valve Lash | Hydraulic in |
| Torque to Knuckle | 85 ft-lbs |
| Torque Caliper to Bracket | 38 ft-lbs |
| Minimum Pad Thickness | Front: 0.079; Rear: 0.079 in |
| Rotor Runout Limit | 0.005 in / 0.006 in |
| Rotor Nominal Thickness From | 0.866 in / 0.354 in |
| Rotor Nominal Thickness To | 0.866 in / 0.354 in |
| Rotor Minimum Machining | 0.787 in / 0.299 in |
| Rotor Discard at or Under | 0.764 in / 0.287 in |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
Owner complaints about the 1995 Mercedes C220 dominate in one area — the electrical system, 77 of 119 reports (65%), well ahead of the next concern. NHTSA has issued no recalls for this vehicle, so these are owner-reported concerns only. 11 of the reports describe a crash and 7 a fire — a small share of the total, but worth weighing against the electrical system pattern above. These are tallies of what owners actually reported to the federal government, not an editorial score — and higher-selling models naturally rack up more reports.
All 119 complaints on record, top 8 components.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.
Showing 5 of 13 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| LI54.30-P-072145 | 2020-12-10 | Electrical System | NTG5.5: Incorrect time shown on instrument cluster, COMAND display, and analog clock |
| LI42.47-P-067502 | 2020-12-09 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | If the customer brakes sharply from a speed of > 30mph, without ABS intervention, there… |
| LI33 30-P-056665 | 2019-08-05 | Suspension | Throttle lift-off clunking noises at drive shafts of front axle |
| LI91 45-P-066075 | 2018-07-23 | Seat Belts | Seat belt extender toothed rack sluggish or makes noises |
| LI91.10-P-054769 | 2017-01-10 | Seats | Driver and front passenger seats make cracking noise when cornering |
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