Fuel; Gasoline; Tank Capacity - Mercedes-Benz C-Class Operator's Manual

Service products and filling capacities
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accordance with an MB Sheet Number (e.g.
MB 229.5). They have not necessarily been
approved by Mercedes-Benz.
Other identifications, for example:
0 W-30
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5 W-30
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5 W-40
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Fuel

Important safety notes
G WARNING
Fuel is highly flammable. If you handle fuel
incorrectly, there is a risk of fire and explo-
sion.
You must avoid fire, open flames, creating
sparks and smoking. Switch off the engine
and, if applicable, the auxiliary heating before
refueling.
G WARNING
Fuel is poisonous and hazardous to health.
There is a risk of injury.
You must make sure that fuel does not come
into contact with your skin, eyes or clothing
and that it is not swallowed. Do not inhale fuel
vapors. Keep fuel away from children.
If you or others come into contact with fuel,
observe the following:
Wash away fuel from skin immediately
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using soap and water.
If fuel comes into contact with your eyes,
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immediately rinse them thoroughly with
clean water. Seek medical assistance with-
out delay.
If fuel is swallowed, seek medical assis-
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tance without delay. Do not induce vomit-
ing.
Immediately change out of clothing which
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has come into contact with fuel.

Tank capacity

Model
All models
Model
All models

Gasoline

Fuel grade
! Do not use diesel to refuel vehicles with a
gasoline engine. Do not switch on the igni-
tion if you accidentally refuel with the
wrong fuel. Otherwise, the fuel will enter
the fuel system. Even small amounts of the
wrong fuel could result in damage to the
fuel system and the engine. Notify a quali-
fied specialist workshop and have the fuel
tank and fuel lines drained completely.
! Only refuel using unleaded premium
grade gasoline with at least 91 AKI/
95 RON.
! Only use the fuel recommended. Operat-
ing the vehicle with other fuels can lead to
engine failure.
! Do not use the following:
E85 (gasoline with 85% ethanol)
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E100 (100% ethanol)
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M15 (gasoline with 15% methanol)
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M30 (gasoline with 30% methanol)
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M85 (gasoline with 85% methanol)
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M100 (100% methanol)
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Gasoline with metalliferous additives
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Diesel
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Do not mix such fuels with the fuel recom-
mended for your vehicle. Do not use addi-
tives. Otherwise, engine damage may
Total capacity
17.4 US gal
(66.0 l)
Of which
reserve
Approx.
1.8 US gal
(7.0 l)