Mercedes-Benz GLC Oil Type & Capacity
GarageDex's oil-spec data shows the Mercedes-Benz GLC takes 0W-20 or 0W-40 engine oil, about 5.6-6.3 qt with a filter change, on 2025-2026 models. Older ones take a different grade - 2024 models use 0W-20 (6.3 qt) - so check your year in the table below.
Oil by model year
| Model years | Oil type | Capacity | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-2026 | 0W-20 / 0W-40 | 5.6-6.3 qt | Shop 0W-20Shop 0W-40 |
| 2024 | 0W-20 | 6.3 qt | Shop 0W-20 |
| 2023 | 0W-20 / 0W-40 | 6.3-6.9 qt | Shop 0W-20Shop 0W-40 |
| 2022 | 0W-40 | 6.3-6.9 qt | Shop 0W-40 |
| 2021 | 0W-40 | 6.3-9.5 qt | Shop 0W-40 |
| 2020 | 0W-40 / 5W-40 | 6.3-9.5 qt | Shop 0W-40Shop 5W-40 |
| 2018-2019 | 0W-40 / 5W-40 | 6.9-9.5 qt | Shop 0W-40Shop 5W-40 |
| 2017 | 0W-40 | 6.9 qt | Shop 0W-40 |
| 2016 | 0W-40 | 7.4 qt | Shop 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 GLC year
Frequently asked
What kind of oil does a Mercedes-Benz GLC take?
GarageDex's oil-spec data shows the Mercedes-Benz GLC takes 0W-20 or 0W-40 engine oil, about 5.6-6.3 qt with a filter change, on 2025-2026 models. Older ones take a different grade - 2024 models use 0W-20 (6.3 qt) - so check your year in the table below.
How many quarts of oil does a Mercedes-Benz GLC take?
About 5.6-6.3 qt with a filter change on 2025-2026 models, and 6.3 qt on 2024 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 GLC?
Yes. We record 9 different factory specs across the years we cover - 2025-2026: 0W-20/0W-40; 2024: 0W-20; 2023: 0W-20/0W-40. Use the table above and confirm against your owner's manual.
Sources. The oil grade and capacity for 11 of 11 model years is checked against a cited source, most often AMSOIL lookup guide - 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLC, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo (254.920, 139.580), AMSOIL lookup guide - 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLC, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo (254.920) and AMSOIL lookup guide - 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo (254.920, 139.580). Each year page lists its own sources.
Last verified 2026-06-21. Maintained by Matan B., who runs GarageDex. How we verify.