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2019 Mercedes C300

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2019 C300.

The 2019 Mercedes C300 runs a 7.0-quart engine oil system, with factory specifications listing 0W-20, 0W-30, and 0W-40 as the approved viscosity grades. That seven-quart capacity defines the fill volume for routine service. The specified multi-weight oils represent the approved lubrication options for this engine. Together, these figures provide the concrete fluid baseline researchers need when assessing maintenance standards for this model year.

Model year20192014

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity7.0 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type0W-20 / 0W-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 OE oil filter 2701800109. 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.

Tire sizeP225/50R17OEM · verified
Wheel / rim7.0 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter2701800109
Engine air filter2640940100
Spark plug0001590500
Battery0019828008 alt 0019828108
Front wiper blades2058204503
Thermostat2642003901
Cabin air filter1668300218

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length185 in
Overall width71.3 in
Overall height55.1 in
Wheelbase111.8 in
Curb weight3979 lb
Track (front / rear)61.4 / 61 in

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds 7.0 qt of 0W-20 / 0W-30 / 0W-40 engine oil, Dot 4 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 96 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake FluidDot 4
Engine OilAll Temperatures: 0W-20, 0W-30
Engine Oil Capacity7.0 qt

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts96 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Spark Plug ManufacturerMercedes-Benz
Spark Plug Gap.031 in
Spark Plug Torque17 ft-lbs

Brakes

ABS Sensor TorqueFront: 6.0; Rear: 6.0

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

5
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
0
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
0
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 a fire

No owner complaints on record with NHTSA for this vehicle.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 5 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

20V608000Latches/Locks/LinkagesReported 02/10/2020

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019 C300 vehicles. The center console lock-system might not lock properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle… Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will check the center console storage compartment, and replace it, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 30, 2020. Owners…

18V909000Parking BrakeReported 19/12/2018

Mercedes-Benz USA,LLC (Mercedes) is recalling certain 2019 C43 AMG, C43 AMG Cabrio, C43 AMG 4MATIC Coupe, C300 4MATIC, C300 4MATIC Coupe, C300 Coupe, C300 Cabrio, C300 4MATIC Cabrio, and C300 vehicles. After parking and… Remedy: Mercedes has notified owners, and dealers will update the ESP system software, free of charge. The recall began January 29, 2019. Owners may contact Mercedes customer service at…

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

VIN tools

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Reference guides

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2019 C300 take?

7.0 qt of All Temperatures: 0W-20, 0W-30 or 0W-40. Above -13° F 5W-30, 5W-40, 5W-50. Above -4°F 10W-30, 10W-40, 10W-50, 10W-60. Above 5°F: 15W-30, 15W-40, 15W-50. Above 23°F 20W-40 or 20W-50., per the factory manual.

Does the 2019 C300 have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.