Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2010 C300.
The 2010 Mercedes C300 arrives in the reference record with its factory-fill specification calling for 7.5 quarts of oil across a viscosity range of 0W-30, 5W-30, or 0W-40, a detail that reflects the precision of the platform's lubrication strategy and the flexibility built into its service intervals.
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. 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.
| Fuel filter | 2214701790 |
| Battery | 0019828108 alt 0009823208 |
| Front wiper blades | 2048201300 |
| Thermostat | 015997614564 alt 2722000415 |
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 7.5 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 1-4-3-6-2-5. 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.
| Automatic Transmission Fluid | ATF |
| Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity | 8.0-11.0 |
| Brake Fluid | DOT 4 |
| Differential Gear Oil Capacity | 2.1 Pints |
| Differential Gear Oil Capacity | 2.5 Pints |
| Engine Coolant | USE ONLY COOLANT MEETING MB SHEET 325.0 |
| Engine Oil | 0W-30 · 5W-30 · 0W-40 · 5W-40 · 5W-50 |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 7.5 qt |
| Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts | 6.6 ft-lbs |
| Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts | 11.8 ft-lbs |
| Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug | 22.1 ft-lbs |
| Lug Nuts | 96 ft-lbs |
| Cylinder Firing Order | 1-3-4-2 |
| Cylinder Firing Order | 1-4-3-6-2-5 |
| 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 | 174-218 psi |
| Torque Caliper to Bracket | 18 ft-lbs / 81 ft-lbs |
| Torque to Knuckle | 85 ft-lbs / 96 ft-lbs |
| Torque to Knuckle | 85 ft-lbs |
| Brake Application | WITH OPTION CODES 494,952 |
| Rotor Nominal Thickness From | 1.102 in |
| Rotor Nominal Thickness To | 1.102 in |
| Rotor Minimum Machining | 1.047 in |
| Rotor Discard at or Under | 1.023 in |
| 1 | 148 ft. lbs., step 2: 90 | 148 ft. lbs |
Prep Bolts 1-10
| 1 | 14.8 ft. lbs. | 14.8 ft. lbs |
| 2 | 29.5 ft. lbs. | 29.5 ft. lbs |
| 3 | 29.5 | |
| 4 | 90 degrees | 90 degrees |
| 5 | 90 degrees; Bolt 11 | 90 degrees |
| 1 | 10.3 ft. lbs. | 10.3 ft. lbs |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
Showing 1 of 1 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…
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7.5 qt of 0W-30, 5W-30, 0W-40, 5W-40 OR 5W-50, per the factory manual.
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