Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2021 Sprinter 2500.
The 2021 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 sits within the model's 2007–2025 production record, pairing its established chassis and powertrain with service specifications that include an 11.0-quart engine oil capacity and a flexible viscosity recommendation spanning 0W-20, 0W-30, and 0W-40 grades. Positioned seven years after the 2014 model year — which logged the highest complaint count at 38 within the documented window — and well after the 2007 launch, which saw just a single complaint at the opposite end of the spectrum, the 2021 lands firmly in the middle of the Sprinter's reliability arc. For researchers, that mid-range placement makes it a useful baseline: not a high-complaint outlier, but not the trouble-free floor of the early production years either, offering a representative data point against which the model's documented peaks and valleys can be measured.
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 49 · 850 CCA battery, OE oil filter 0009972405. 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 | 0009972405 alt 0219976045 |
| Engine air filter | 0000903751 |
| Fuel filter | 6420906352 alt 6510903600 |
| Battery | 0019828208 |
| Front wiper blades | 9108240000 alt 9108240100 |
| Thermostat | 024997634564 alt 6422002015 |
| 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 11.0 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 Diesel: 1-4-2-5-3-6.
| Differential Gear Oil | MB Sheet 235.8 |
| Differential Gear Oil Capacity | 0.68 qt |
| Differential Gear Oil | MB Sheet 235.8 |
| Differential Gear Oil Capacity | 0.68 qt |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 11.0 qt |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 13.2 qt |
| Transfer Case Fluid | Mercedes Benz P/N A 0019894503 |
| Transfer Case Fluid Capacity | 1.05 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 |
| 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 |
| Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs | 14.0 ft-lbs |
| Differential Fill Plug | Final Drive: Front: 37.0, Rear: NS ft-lbs |
| Differential drain Plug | Front: 37.0 |
| Differential Fill Plug | Final Drive: Front: 37.0, Rear: NS ft-lbs |
| Differential drain Plug | Front: 37.0 |
| Transfer Case Fill Plug | 30.0 ft-lbs |
| Transfer Case Drain Plug | 30.0 ft-lbs |
| Transfer Case Fill Plug | 30.0 ft-lbs |
| Transfer Case Drain Plug | 30.0 ft-lbs |
| Cylinder Firing Order | 1-3-4-2 |
| Cylinder Firing Order | Diesel: 1-4-2-5-3-6 |
| Standard BCI Group Number | 49 |
| Standard BCI Cranking Performance | 850 cca |
| 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 | Bolts 1-8 | 7 ft. lbs |
| 1 | 33.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90° | 33 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 18 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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11.0 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 18 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.