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2013 Mercedes C250

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2013 C250.

The 2013 Mercedes C250 takes 5.8 qt of 0W-30 engine oil.

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity5.8 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type0W-30 / 5W-30 / 0W-40OEM · verified
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 48 · 760 CCA battery, OE oil filter 0289971548. 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 48 · 760 CCAOEM · verified
Tire sizeP225-45R17OEM · verified
Wheel / rim7.5 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter0289971548 alt 0209971445
Battery0009823208 alt 0009823108
Front wiper blades2128201700 alt 2048201300
Thermostat271203048064 alt 0209974445

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length180.3 in
Overall width69.7 in
Overall height56.7 in
Wheelbase108.7 in
Curb weight3318 lb
Track (front / rear)59.8 / 59.1 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)53/47

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds 5.8 qt of 0W-30 / 5W-30 / 0W-40 engine oil. Torque lug nuts to 96 ft-lbs, 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

Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity9.5-13.5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity2.5 Pints
Engine Oil0W-30 · 5W-30 · 0W-40 · 5W-40 · 5W-50
Engine Oil Capacity5.8 qt

Engine torques

Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts10.3 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts10.3 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug22.1 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts96 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.30-1.40 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil Capacity4.06 oz
Standard BCI Group Number48
Standard BCI Cranking Performance760 cca

Service checks

Engine Compression167-203 psi

Brakes

Torque to Knuckle85 ft-lbs
Rotor Nominal Thickness From1.102 in / 0.394 in / 0.39 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To1.102 in / 0.394 in / 0.39 in
Rotor Minimum Machining1.04 in / 1.02 in / 0.346 in
Rotor Discard at or Under1.02 in / 0.999 in / 0.327 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
1148 ft. lbs., step 2: 90148 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 3 stages

Prep If M10 bolts are longer than 167.50 mm the need to be replaced with new bolts. New M10 bolts have a length of 167.00 mm · Bolts 1-10

133.0 ft. lbs.33 ft. lbs
290 degrees90 degrees
390 degrees; Bolts 11:90 degrees
115.0 ft. lbs.15 ft. lbs

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

How much oil does the 2013 C250 take?

5.8 qt of 0W-30, 5W-30, 0W-40, 5W-40 OR 5W-50, per the factory manual.