Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2012 C350.
The 2012 Mercedes-Benz C350 carries a manufacturer-specified engine-oil capacity of 7 quarts, with Mercedes approving 0W-30, 5W-30, or 0W-40 viscosity grades to suit varying climate and duty conditions. These service parameters define the maintenance baseline a researcher should apply when cross-referencing logbook entries, dealer records, or component-wear data for this model year. The breadth of approved grades — spanning both lighter 0W-30 and heavier 0W-40 oils — is itself a useful data point, indicating the engine's operational tolerance and providing a consistent reference frame for evaluating oil-consumption reports or service-interval compliance across individual 2012 examples.
Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.
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.
| Engine oil filter | 0209975445 alt 2761800009 |
| Fuel filter | 2214701890 |
| Spark plug | 0041598103 |
| Battery | 0009823208 alt 0019828008 |
| Front wiper blades | 2048201300 |
| Thermostat | 276201068064 alt 026997974564 |
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Overall length | 182.3 in |
| Overall width | 69.7 in |
| Overall height | 56.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 108.7 in |
| Curb weight | 3737 lb |
| Track (front / rear) | 59.8 / 59.1 in |
| Weight distribution (front / rear) | 53/47 |
Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.
This engine holds 7 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 1-5-3-6-2-4.
| Automatic Transmission Fluid | ATF |
| Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity | 9.5-13.5 |
| Brake Fluid | DOT 4 |
| Differential Gear Oil Capacity | 2.5 Pints |
| Differential Gear Oil Capacity | 2.5 Pints |
| Differential Gear Oil Capacity | 2.1 Pints |
| Engine Coolant | USE ONLY COOLANT MEETING MB SHEET 325.0 |
| Engine Oil | 0W-30 · 5W-30 · 0W-40 · 5W-40 · 5W-50 |
| Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts | 6.6 ft-lbs |
| Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts | 11.8 ft-lbs |
| Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts | Lower: 6.6; Upper: 6.6 ft-lbs |
| Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts | 12.0 ft-lbs |
| Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug | 22.1 ft-lbs |
| Lug Nuts | 96 ft-lbs |
| Cylinder Firing Order | 1-5-3-6-2-4 |
| Refrigerant | R134a |
| Refrigerant Capacity | 1.30 lbs |
| Oil Group | PAG |
| Oil Type | 46 |
| Oil Capacity | 4.06 oz |
| Standard BCI Group Number | 94R |
| Standard BCI Cranking Performance | 700 cca |
| Engine Compression | 174-232 psi |
| Torque to Knuckle | 85 ft-lbs |
| Rotor Nominal Thickness From | 1.259 in / 0.866 in |
| Rotor Nominal Thickness To | 1.259 in / 0.866 in |
| Rotor Minimum Machining | 1.181 in / 1.2 in / 0.787 in |
| Rotor Discard at or Under | 1.157 in / 1.181 in / 0.763 in |
| 1 | 148 ft. lbs., step 2: 180 | 148 ft. lbs |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
Showing 2 of 5 campaigns on record for this vehicle.
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2014 C250, C300 4Matic, C350, C63 AMG, E350 4Matic Coupe, E350 Cabrio, E350 Coupe, SLS AMG Cabrio, SLS AMG Coupe, 2014-2015 C250 Coupe, C350 4Matic Coupe, C350 Coupe… Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began March 29, 2019. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service…
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2012 C250, C250 Coupe, C300, C350, C350 Coupe, C63 AMG, and C63 AMG Coupe vehicles equipped with a front passenger air bag assembly replaced under a prior recall. An… Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger air bag module, free of charge. The recall began July 10, 2020. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at…
The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.
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7 qt of 0W-30, 5W-30, 0W-40, 5W-40 OR 5W-50, per the factory manual.
NHTSA lists 5 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.