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2014 Mercedes C250

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2014 C250.

The 2014 Mercedes C250 takes 5.8 qt of 0W-30 engine oil.

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity5.8 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type0W-30 / 5W-30 / 0W-40OEM · verified
Lug nut torque96 ft-lbsOEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 48 · 760 CCA battery, OE oil filter 0289971548. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 48 · 760 CCAOEM · verified
Tire sizeP225-45R17OEM · verified
Wheel / rim7.5 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter0289971548 alt 0209971445
Battery0009823208 alt 0019828008
Front wiper blades2128201700
Thermostat271203048064 alt 0209974445

Diagrams

Fuse box diagram13 fusesPower distribution wiring5 sheets

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length181.1 in
Overall width69.7 in
Overall height55.5 in
Wheelbase108.7 in
Curb weight3417 lb
Track (front / rear)59.4 / 59.4 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)53/47

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 5.8 qt of 0W-30 / 5W-30 / 0W-40 engine oil. Torque lug nuts to 96 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 22.1 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity9.5-13.5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity2.5 Pints
Engine Oil0W-30 · 5W-30 · 0W-40 · 5W-40 · 5W-50
Engine Oil Capacity5.8 qt

Engine torques

Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts10.3 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts10.3 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug22.1 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts96 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.30-1.40 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil Capacity4.06 oz
Standard BCI Group Number48
Standard BCI Cranking Performance760 cca

Service checks

Engine Compression167-203 psi

Brakes

Torque to Knuckle85 ft-lbs
Rotor Nominal Thickness From1.102 in / 0.394 in / 0.39 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To1.102 in / 0.394 in / 0.39 in
Rotor Minimum Machining1.04 in / 1.02 in / 0.346 in
Rotor Discard at or Under1.02 in / 0.999 in / 0.327 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
1148 ft. lbs., step 2: 90148 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 3 stages

Prep If M10 bolts are longer than 167.50 mm the need to be replaced with new bolts. New M10 bolts have a length of 167.00 mm · Bolts 1-10

133.0 ft. lbs.33 ft. lbs
290 degrees90 degrees
390 degrees; Bolts 11:90 degrees
115.0 ft. lbs.15 ft. lbs

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2014 C250 take?

5.8 qt of 0W-30, 5W-30, 0W-40, 5W-40 OR 5W-50, per the factory manual.