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Mercedes Benz E250 Fluid Capacities

Factory manual fluid capacities for the Mercedes Benz E250. Exact capacities and specs extracted from the LEMON service manual archive.

Last updated: 2026-10-29 • Reading time: 8 min • By AllOEMManuals Editorial Team

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2016 Mercedes Benz E250: 4.00 OZS. (0.11 L) — PAG 46

GenerationYearsTop spec
201620164.00 OZS. (0.11 L) — PAG 46
201520154.00 OZS. (0.11 L) — PAG 46

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2016 Mercedes Benz E250: 4.00 OZS. (0.11 L) — PAG 46

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Air Cond Compressor Oil4.00 OZS. (0.11 L) — PAG 46
Air Cond Refrigerant1.35 LBS. (0.61 KG) — R-134a
Brake Fluid— MB Brake Fluid Note: Only use products recommended by Mercedes Benz.
Diesel Exhaust Fluid6.70 GALS. (25.36 L) Note: Only use DEF in accordance with ISO 22241. Do not use additives with DEF and do not dilute DEF with water. This may destroy the BlueTEC exhaust gas after treatment system.
Engine Coolant11.10 QTS. (10.5 L) — MB 325.0 or MB 326.0 Anticorrosion/Antifreeze
Engine Oil6.90 QTS. (6.52 L) — MB Approved Synthetic Engine Oil - SAE 5W-30 or 5W-40 Note: As of model year 2007 diesel engines must only use 229.51 approved engine oil. Use Mercedes-Benz approved engine oil only. See bulletin No. S-0473-08B (Mercedes-Benz Factory Approved Service Products).
Fuel Tank17.40 GALS. (65.86 L)
Windshield Washer Fluid— MB Windshield Washer Concentrate "MB Summer Fit" and water for temperatures above freezing or MB "MB Winter Fit" and water for temperatures below freezing.
Notes
  • →Only use products recommended by Mercedes Benz.
  • →Only use DEF in accordance with ISO 22241. Do not use additives with DEF and do not dilute DEF with water. This may destroy the BlueTEC exhaust gas after treatment system.
  • →As of model year 2007 diesel engines must only use 229.51 approved engine oil. Use Mercedes-Benz approved engine oil only. See bulletin No. S-0473-08B (Mercedes-Benz Factory Approved Service Products).
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2015

2015Open 2015 manual
Air Cond Compressor Oil4.00 OZS. (0.11 L) — PAG 46
Air Cond Refrigerant1.35 LBS. (0.61 KG) — R-134a
Automatic Transmission Fluid9.50 QTS. (8.99 L) — MB Automatic Transmission Fluid Note: Only use products recommended by Mercedes Benz. Approximate capacity.
Brake Fluid— MB Brake Fluid Note: Only use products recommended by Mercedes Benz.
Diesel Exhaust Fluid6.70 GALS. (25.36 L) Note: Only use DEF in accordance with ISO 22241. Do not use additives with DEF and do not dilute DEF with water. This may destroy the BlueTEC exhaust gas after treatment system.
Engine Coolant11.10 QTS. (10.5 L) — MB 325.0 or MB 326.0 Anticorrosion/Antifreeze
Engine Oil6.90 QTS. (6.52 L) — MB Approved Synthetic Engine Oil - SAE 5W-30 or 5W-40 Note: As of model year 2007 diesel engines must only use 229.51 approved engine oil. Use Mercedes-Benz approved engine oil only. See bulletin No. S-0473-08B (Mercedes-Benz Factory Approved Service Products).
Fuel Tank17.40 GALS. (65.86 L)
Windshield Washer Fluid— MB Windshield Washer Concentrate "MB Summer Fit" and water for temperatures above freezing or MB "MB Winter Fit" and water for temperatures below freezing.
Notes
  • →Only use products recommended by Mercedes Benz. Approximate capacity.
  • →Only use products recommended by Mercedes Benz.
  • →Only use DEF in accordance with ISO 22241. Do not use additives with DEF and do not dilute DEF with water. This may destroy the BlueTEC exhaust gas after treatment system.
  • →As of model year 2007 diesel engines must only use 229.51 approved engine oil. Use Mercedes-Benz approved engine oil only. See bulletin No. S-0473-08B (Mercedes-Benz Factory Approved Service Products).
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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is this data from?
Extracted directly from the LEMON factory service manual archive. Sources are cited per generation.
What fluid capacities does a Mercedes Benz E250 use?
2016 Mercedes Benz E250: 4.00 OZS. (0.11 L) — PAG 46
Why do fluid capacities vary by generation for the Mercedes Benz E250?
Different engine options, transmission types, and cooling system designs across model years change total fluid volumes. Always use the capacity listed for your exact year and engine code — do not guess across generations.

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Published by AllOEMManuals, founded by Lyndon Bedford, an automotive technician with 20 years of experience. He owned and operated a mechanic shop in Hurst, Texas from 2014 to 2022 and continues hands-on repair work.

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Last updated: 2026-10-29

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