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2013 Mercedes C300

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2013 C300.

The 2013 Mercedes C300 takes 7.4 qt of 0W-30 engine oil.

Model year2021201620132010

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity7.4 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 94R · 700 CCA battery, OE oil filter 0209975445. 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 94R · 700 CCAOEM · verified
Tire sizeRearOEM · verified
Wheel / rim8.5 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter0209975445 alt 2761800009
Fuel filter2214701890
Spark plug0041598103
Battery0009823108 alt 0019828108
Front wiper blades2048201300
Thermostat276201068064 alt 026997974564

Diagrams

Power distribution wiring5 sheets

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length182.3 in
Overall width69.7 in
Overall height56.7 in
Wheelbase108.7 in
Curb weight3682 lb
Track (front / rear)59.8 / 59.1 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 7.4 qt of 0W-30 / 5W-30 / 0W-40 engine oil, DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 96 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 22.1 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-4-3-6-2-5.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity9.5-13.5
Brake FluidDOT 4
Differential Gear Oil Capacity2.3 Pints
Differential Gear Oil Capacity2.1 Pints
Engine Oil0W-30 · 5W-30 · 0W-40 · 5W-40 · 5W-50
Engine Oil Capacity7.4 qt
Manual Transmission FluidMTF meeting MB Sheet 231.10

Engine torques

Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts6.6 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts11.8 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine BoltsLower: 6.6; Upper: 6.6 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts12.0 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 Order1-4-3-6-2-5

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.30-1.40 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil Capacity4.06 oz
Standard BCI Group Number94R
Standard BCI Cranking Performance700 cca

Service checks

Engine Compression174-232 psi

Brakes

Torque to Knuckle85 ft-lbs
Rotor Nominal Thickness From1.259 in / 0.866 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To1.259 in / 0.866 in
Rotor Minimum Machining1.181 in / 1.201 in / 0.787 in
Rotor Discard at or Under1.157 in / 1.181 in / 0.764 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
1148 ft. lbs., step 2: 180148 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 2013 C300 take?

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