Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2014 Owner's Manual page 473

Service products and capacities
470
Tank capacity
The total capacity of the fuel tank may vary,
depending on the vehicle equipment.
Model
C 180 (only for certain
countries)
C 200 (only for certain
countries)
C 250 (only for certain
countries)
C 220 BlueTEC BlueEF-
FICIENCY Edition (only
for certain countries)
C 180 BlueEFFICIENCY
Edition
C 300 BlueTEC Hybrid
All other models
Model
All models
Petrol
Fuel grade
! Do not use diesel to refuel vehicles with a
petrol engine. Do not switch on the ignition
if you accidentally refuel with the wrong
fuel. Otherwise, the fuel will enter the fuel
system. Even small amounts of the wrong
fuel can result in damage to the fuel system
and the engine. Notify a qualified specialist
workshop and have the fuel tank and fuel
lines drained completely.
! Only refuel using premium-grade unlea-
ded petrol with at least 95 ROZ/85 MOZ,
that conforms to European standard
EN 228 or E DIN 51626–1 or an equivalent
specification.
Total capacity
66.0 l
! Only use the fuel recommended. Operat-
! Do not use the following:
41.0 l
50.0 l
41.0 l
or
66.0 l
Of which
reserve fuel
Approx. 7.0 l
Usually you will find information about the
fuel grade on the pump. If you cannot find the
label on the petrol pump, ask the filling sta-
tion staff.
i
C 180, C 250: as a temporary measure, if the
recommended fuel is not available, you may
also use regular unleaded petrol with an
octane rating of 93 RON/83 MON.
All other models: as a temporary measure, if
the recommended fuel is not available, you
may also use regular unleaded petrol with an
Fuel of this specification can contain up to
10 % ethanol.
Fuel that does not conform to EN 228 or
E DIN 51626–1 can lead to increased wear
and damage the engine and exhaust sys-
tem.
ing the vehicle with other fuels can lead to
engine failure.
E85 (petrol with 85% ethanol)
R
E100 (100% ethanol)
R
M15 (petrol with 15% methanol)
R
M30 (petrol with 30% methanol)
R
M85 (petrol with 85% methanol)
R
M100 (100% methanol)
R
petrol with additives containing metal
R
Diesel
R
Do not mix such fuels with the fuel recom-
mended for your vehicle. Do not use addi-
tives. Otherwise, engine damage may
occur. This does not include cleaning addi-
tives for the removal and prevention of res-
idue build-up. Petrol must only be mixed
with additives recommended by Mercedes-
Benz; see "Additives". You can obtain fur-
ther information from any Mercedes-Benz
Service Centre.
E10 fuel contains up to 10% bioethanol.
Your vehicle is suitable for use with E10
fuel. You may refuel your vehicle using E10
fuel.