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2017 Mercedes C300

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2017 C300.

This reference page provides a concrete overview of the 2017 Mercedes C300 vehicle. It frames the body, platform, and engine for the researcher and integrates standout specifications. The overview closes by situating the 2017 Mercedes C300 within the model's reliability history.

Model year2023201820172011

Quick specs

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

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 47 · 680 CCA battery, OE oil filter 0219976045. 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 47 · 680 CCAOEM · verified
Tire sizeP225/50R17OEM · verified
Wheel / rim7.0 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter0219976045 alt 0259976448
Engine air filter2740940104
Battery0019828008 alt 0019828108
Front wiper blades2058204503
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 height55.1 in
Wheelbase111.8 in
Curb weight3979 lb
Track (front / rear)61.4 / 61 in

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

Torque lug nuts to 96 ft-lbs. 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.

Engine torques

Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)7.4 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)7.4 ft-lbs
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor Bolt(s)9.0 ft-lbs
Oxygen (O2S) Sensor Bolt(s)30.0 ft-lbs
Knock Sense (KS) Bolt(s)16.0 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts10
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts12
Oil Pan to Block Bolts7.4 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts96 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

Standard BCI Group Number47
Standard BCI Cranking Performance680 cca
Optional BCI Group Number48
Optional BCI Cranking Performance760 cca

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages
189.0 inch lbs., Step 2: 9089 in
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
144.0 inch lbs., Step 2: 132.0 inch lbs., Step 3: 9044 in
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 2 stages
1148.0 ft. lbs.148 ft. lbs
2+ 180
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 6 stages

Prep Do not reuse old bolts. Use new bolts coated with clean engine oil. Tighten all bolts to finger tight then continue on with the following procedure.

1Bolts 1-107.4 ft. lbs
229.5 ft. lbs.29.5 ft. lbs
390 degrees90 degrees
490 degrees90 degrees
590 degrees90 degrees
614.8
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 6 stages

Prep Do not reuse old bolts. Use new bolts coated with clean engine oil. Tighten all bolts to finger tight then continue on with the following procedure.

1Bolts 1-107.4 ft. lbs
229.5 ft. lbs.29.5 ft. lbs
390 degrees90 degrees
490 degrees90 degrees
590 degrees90 degrees
614.8
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
133.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9033 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
127.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 12027 ft. lbs

Reliability & federal safety record

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

15
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 15 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

18V456000Structure:BodyReported 10/07/2018

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Mercedes C300 Cabriolet, C300 4Matic Cabriolet, C43 AMG Cabriolet, C63S AMG Cabriolet, and C63 AMG Cabriolet vehicles. Due to a bonding issue introduced in… Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear beltline trim and replace the trim if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on September 21, 2018. Owners may…

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…

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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Reference guides

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Frequently asked

Does the 2017 C300 have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 15 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.