Engine oil capacity
8 L
- Oil change with filter
Mercedes-Benz C320 W2033.2 litre · 160 kW
May 2000 – Feb 2007 · Sedan · Petrol · 203.064
Oil, coolant and a checklist for your next service.
Oil & coolant
Coolant capacity
10.5 L
- Total system capacity
Engine oil specification
Not available for this version
Coolant specification
MB 325.6 or MB 326.6
- MB 325.6: concentrate, dilute before use
- MB 326.6: premixed, do not add water
Do not mix different coolant types. Let the cooling system cool before opening the reservoir. Check the level after filling. The capacity shown is not a top-up amount.
Engine & gearbox
Engine code
M 112.946
- 3,199 cc · 6 cylinders · 18 valves
- Naturally aspirated · intake manifold injection/ carburettor
- Bore × stroke 89.9 × 84 mm
- Compression 10:1
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Automatic gearbox fluid
MB 236.14
- 5G-TRONIC (722.6)
Rear axle oil
1.1 L
Brake fluid
DOT 4
The gearbox figure is the quantity listed for the gearbox. A fluid change usually takes less, so fill to the correct level rather than to the figure.
When to service & replace parts
Replacement intervals
| Part or fluid | When to replace it |
|---|---|
| Brake fluid | Every 2 years |
Service checklist
A service checklist is not available for this version.
Wiper blade sizes & fittings
Right-hand driveCheck your vehicle’s build month and arm fitting against the rows below.
| Build date | Blade sizes | Attachment / clip | Matching blades |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2004 - Feb 2007 | Driver 550 mm / passenger 550 mm | VATL1.1 (arm code 4)Wiper blade slightly shorter than original part | Bosch A016S |
For right-hand-drive vehicles. Match the build month, existing arm connector and any fitting conditions before ordering.
Find wiper bladesBrake discs
| Axle | Disc size | Type | Minimum thickness | Applies to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | 299.8 × 28 mm | Vented | 25.4 mm | All versions |
| Front | 300 × 28 mm | Vented | 25.4 mm | Without sports package |
| Front | 330 × 28 mm | Vented | 26 mm | With sports package |
| Rear | 290 × 10 mm | Solid | 8.3 mm | All versions |
Size is diameter × thickness. Replace a disc before it wears to its minimum thickness, which is also marked on the disc itself. Where two sizes are listed for one axle, the car's equipment decides which it has: measure the disc to be sure.
Wheels & tyres
Stud pattern
5 × 112
- Number of bolts × circle diameter (mm)
Wheel bolts
M12 × 1.5
- 17 mm hex head
Bulbs
| Light | Bulb | Applies to |
|---|---|---|
| Headlight (low beam) | H7 · 55 W | Halogen |
| Headlight (low beam) | D2S xenon · 35 W | Bi-Xenon |
| Headlight (low beam) | D2R xenon · 35 W | Xenon |
| High beam | H7 · 55 W | Dual Headlight |
| Front fog light | H7 · 55 W | — |
| Front fog light | HB3 · 60 W | Xenon |
| Indicator, front | PY21W · 21 W | — |
| Daytime running light | H7 · 55 W | — |
| Parking / position light | W5W · 5 W | — |
| Brake light | P21W · 21 W | — |
| Reverse light | P21W · 21 W | — |
| Rear fog light | P21/4W · 4 W | — |
| Rear fog / tail light | P21/4W · 21 W | — |
| Number plate light | C5W · 5 W | — |
| Clearance light | W5W · 5 W | — |
Check the bulb you take out before buying a new one. Halogen, xenon and LED headlights use different bulbs, and LED lights usually have no bulb to replace.
Battery
| Case size (L × W × H) | Capacity | Cold cranking | Share of listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 278 × 175 × 190 mm | 74 Ah | 680 A (EN) | 56% |
| 353 × 175 × 190 mm | 100 Ah | 850 A (EN) | 18% |
The main battery sizes listed for this car, most common first. The right one depends on the car's equipment, such as start-stop, so match the size, capacity and type printed on the battery you are replacing.
Spark plugs
Number
12
Thread
M14 × 1.25
Engine, gearbox, brake, wheel, tyre, bulb, battery and plug details come from the TecDoc parts catalogue for this exact vehicle (TecDoc vehicle 14817). Where suppliers' listings disagree, only the clear majority is shown.
Keep a record of this service
Print the specifications and checklist with your registration, VIN, mileage and the products you used.