Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2021 Sprinter 1500.
The 2021 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500 is a full-size van built for commercial and heavy-duty applications, with its engine requiring a substantial 11.09 quarts of oil and accommodating 0W-20, 0W-30, or 0W-40 viscosities. Within the model's complaint history spanning 2015 to 2024, the highest number of complaints was recorded for the 2019 model year at eight, while the lowest was for 2016 at just one, situating the 2021 edition within a relatively consistent reliability record.
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 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.
| Engine oil filter | 0219976045 alt 0009972405 |
| Engine air filter | 0000903751 |
| Battery | 0019828208 |
| Front wiper blades | 9108240000 alt 9108240100 |
| Thermostat | 024997634564 alt 2742003500 |
| Cabin air filter | 000835480064 |
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Overall length | 233.5 in |
| Overall width | 79.5 in |
| Overall height | 107.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 144.1 in |
| Curb weight | 4784 lb |
| Track (front / rear) | 67.3 / 68.1 in |
Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.
This engine holds 11.09 qt of 0W-20 / 0W-30 / 0W-40 engine oil, MB Sheet 235.8 in the differential. Torque the oil drain plug to Use a new seal: 22.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2.
| Differential Gear Oil | MB Sheet 235.8 |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 11.09 qt |
| Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts | Step 1 148.0 ft-lbs, Step 2: 180° ft-lbs |
| Cylinder Head Instructions | Use new bolts only. |
| Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts | 10.0 ft-lbs |
| Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug | Use a new seal: 22.0 ft-lbs |
| Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs | 120.0 inch lbs. ft-lbs |
| Differential Fill Plug | Final Drive: Front: 37.0, Rear: NS ft-lbs |
| Differential drain Plug | Front: 37.0 |
| Cylinder Firing Order | 1-3-4-2 |
| 1 | 89.0 inch lbs., Step 2: 90° | 89 in |
| 1 | 44.0 inch lbs., Step 2: 132.0 inch lbs., Step 3: 90° | 44 in |
| 1 | Bolts 1-10 | 7.4 ft. lbs |
| 1 | 33.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90° | 33 ft. lbs |
| 1 | 27.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 120° | 27 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 17 campaigns on record for this vehicle.
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2021 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, Metris, and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles equipped with Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) seat belt assemblies. The seat belt automatic… Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 21, 2021. Owners may contact DVUSA's…
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2021 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles. A cable duct may drop out of place due to unlatched engagement hooks inside the battery case. This may cause the starter-generator… Remedy: Dealers will replace the engagement hooks on the affected cable duct with expanding rivets, free of charge. The recall began on November 2, 2021. Owners may contact DVUSA's…
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11.09 qt of 0W-20, 0W-30, 0W-40; Above 23°F: 20W-40, 20W-50; Above 5°F: 15W-30, 15W-40, 15W-50; Above -4°F: 10W-30, 10W-40, 10W-50, 10W-60; Above -13°F: 5W-30, 5W-40, 5W-50. Oil meeting MB Sheet: 229.5 or 229.6, per the factory manual.
NHTSA lists 17 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.