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Mercedes-Benz C-Class Oil Type & Capacity

GarageDex's oil-spec data shows the Mercedes-Benz C-Class takes 0W-20 engine oil, about 5.6-6.3 qt with a filter change, on 2024-2026 models. Older ones take a different grade - 2023 models use 0W-20 or 0W-40 or 5W-40 (6.3-9.5 qt) - so check your year in the table below.

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Oil by model year

Model yearsOil typeCapacityBuy
2024-20260W-205.6-6.3 qtShop 0W-20
20230W-20 / 0W-40 / 5W-406.3-9.5 qtShop 0W-20Shop 0W-40Shop 5W-40
20220W-406.3-7 qtShop 0W-40
2020-20210W-40 / 5W-406.3-9.5 qtShop 0W-40Shop 5W-40
20190W-30 / 0W-40 / 5W-406.3-9.5 qtShop 0W-30Shop 0W-40Shop 5W-40
2017-20180W-30 / 0W-406.9-9.5 qtShop 0W-30Shop 0W-40
20160W-40 / 5W-406.9-9.5 qtShop 0W-40Shop 5W-40
20150W-40 / 5W-405.8-9.5 qtShop 0W-40Shop 5W-40
2013-20140W-40 / 5W-405.8-9 qtShop 0W-40Shop 5W-40
20120W-40 / 5W-405.8-9 qtShop 0W-40Shop 5W-40
2010-20110W-40 / 5W-407.4-9 qtShop 0W-40Shop 5W-40
2008-20090W-40 / 5W-408.5-9 qtShop 0W-40Shop 5W-40
20070W-408.5 qtShop 0W-40
20060W-40 / 5W-408.5-9 qtShop 0W-40Shop 5W-40
20050W-40 / 5W-405.8-9 qtShop 0W-40Shop 5W-40
2003-20040W-405.8-8.5 qtShop 0W-40
20020W-407.4-8.5 qtShop 0W-40
20010W-407.9-8.5 qtShop 0W-40
1999-20000W-406.1-8.5 qtShop 0W-40
19980W-405.8-8.5 qtShop 0W-40
1996-19970W-405.8-7.4 qtShop 0W-40
19950W-406.6-7.9 qtShop 0W-40
19940W-406.6-7.9 qtShop 0W-40

Capacity is with a filter change and can vary by engine - open your exact year below for the per-engine figures and our sources. Shop links go to Amazon, and we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

Every C-Class year

2026 Mercedes-Benz C-Class0W-202025 Mercedes-Benz C-Class0W-202024 Mercedes-Benz C-Class0W-202023 Mercedes-Benz C-Class0W-20/0W-40/5W-402022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class0W-402021 Mercedes-Benz C-Class0W-40/5W-402020 Mercedes-Benz C-Class0W-40/5W-402019 Mercedes-Benz C-Class0W-40/0W-30/5W-402018 Mercedes-Benz C-Class0W-40/0W-302017 Mercedes-Benz C-Class0W-40/0W-302016 Mercedes-Benz C-Class0W-40/5W-402015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class0W-40/5W-402014 Mercedes-Benz C-Class0W-40/5W-402013 Mercedes-Benz C-Class0W-40/5W-402012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class0W-40/5W-402011 Mercedes-Benz C-Class0W-40/5W-402010 Mercedes-Benz C-Class0W-40/5W-402009 Mercedes-Benz C-Class0W-40/5W-402008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class0W-40/5W-402007 Mercedes-Benz C-Class0W-402006 Mercedes-Benz C-Class0W-40/5W-402005 Mercedes-Benz C-Class0W-40/5W-402004 Mercedes-Benz C-Class0W-402003 Mercedes-Benz C-Class0W-402002 Mercedes-Benz C-Class0W-402001 Mercedes-Benz C-Class0W-402000 Mercedes-Benz C-Class0W-401999 Mercedes-Benz C-Class0W-401998 Mercedes-Benz C-Class0W-401997 Mercedes-Benz C-Class0W-401996 Mercedes-Benz C-Class0W-401995 Mercedes-Benz C-Class0W-401994 Mercedes-Benz C-Class0W-40

Frequently asked

What kind of oil does a Mercedes-Benz C-Class take?

GarageDex's oil-spec data shows the Mercedes-Benz C-Class takes 0W-20 engine oil, about 5.6-6.3 qt with a filter change, on 2024-2026 models. Older ones take a different grade - 2023 models use 0W-20 or 0W-40 or 5W-40 (6.3-9.5 qt) - so check your year in the table below.

How many quarts of oil does a Mercedes-Benz C-Class take?

About 5.6-6.3 qt with a filter change on 2024-2026 models, and 6.3-9.5 qt on 2023 models. Capacity varies by engine, so check your exact year for the per-engine figure - and finish on the dipstick rather than pouring in the full amount.

Does the oil type change by year on the Mercedes-Benz C-Class?

Yes. We record 23 different factory specs across the years we cover - 2024-2026: 0W-20; 2023: 0W-20/0W-40/5W-40; 2022: 0W-40. Use the table above and confirm against your owner's manual.

Sources. The oil grade and capacity for 33 of 33 model years is checked against a cited source, most often AMSOIL lookup guide - 2026 Mercedes-Benz C-Class, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo (254.920), AMSOIL lookup guide - 2026 Mercedes-Benz C-Class, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo (139.580) and AMSOIL lookup guide - 2025 Mercedes-Benz C-Class, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo (254.920). Each year page lists its own sources.

Last verified 2026-06-21. Maintained by Matan B., who runs GarageDex. How we verify.

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