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2016 Mercedes C300

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2016 C300.

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Model year2021201620132010

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI Battery group and CCA will vary by model options and region. Refer to the appropriate service information. · Battery group and CCA will vary by model options and region. Refer to the appropriate service information. CCA battery, OE oil filter 0169971745. 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 Battery group and CCA will vary by model options and region. Refer to the appropriate service information. · Battery group and CCA will vary by model options and region. Refer to the appropriate service information. CCAOEM · verified
Tire sizeP225/50R17OEM · verified
Wheel / rim7.0 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter0169971745 alt 0219976045
Engine air filter2740940104
Battery0019828008 alt 0019828108
Front wiper blades2128201700
Thermostat024997634564 alt 2742003400
Cabin air filter1668300218

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length185 in
Overall width71.3 in
Overall height57.9 in
Wheelbase111.8 in
Track (front / rear)61.4 / 60.6 in

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine 75W-85 · 75W-83 in the differential, DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque 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

Brake FluidDOT 4
Differential Gear Oil75W-85 · 75W-83
Differential Gear Oil Capacity2.0-4.0

Engine torques

Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts10
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts12
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts10.0 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts12.0 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug22.1 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Spark Plug ManufacturerMercedes - Benz
Spark Plug Gap.031 in
Spark Plug Torque17 ft-lbs
Spark Plug ManufacturerMercedes-Benz
Spark Plug Gap0.031 in
Spark Plug Torque15.0-20.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.30-1.41 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 30; Rear: 85 /; Front: 26; Rear: 18
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 33; Rear: 85 /; Front: 59 Turn; Rear: 44 Turn
ABS Sensor Torque6.6 / NS
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.079; Rear: 0.079 Vehicle
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementRear: .764

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Front Wheel Hub — tightening sequence 1 stages
1118.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: Back off 360 degrees, Step 3: 88.0 ft. lbs., Step 4: 90118 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 4 stages

Prep Do not reuse old bolts. Coat new bolts lightly with specified motor oil.

129.5 ft. lbs.29.5 ft. lbs
290 degrees90 degrees
390 degrees90 degrees
490 degrees90 degrees

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

13
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
0
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
0
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 a fire

No owner complaints on record with NHTSA for this vehicle.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 13 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

19V787000CommunicationReported 01/11/2019

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2013-2017 vehicles due to a software fault that may cause the date and time for the emergency call system (eCall) to differ from the actual date and time, potentially… Remedy: MBUSA has initiated an Over the Air (OTA) remote update. MBUSA will also notify owners, and dealers will check software for a successful OTA or update the communication module…

18V850000Steering:Rack And Pinion:RackReported 29/11/2018

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Mercedes Benz C300, 2017-2019 C300 Cabrio, C300 Coupe, C63 Cabrio, 2015 C63S AMG, 2018-2019 C300, C350e, C63 AMG, C63S AMG Cabrio, 2018 C63 AMG Cabrio, C63… Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering rack, free of charge. The recall began August 23, 2019. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at…

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

Does the 2016 C300 have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 13 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.