2011 Mercedes-Benz C300 Oil Type & Capacity
The 2011 Mercedes-Benz C300 oil type depends on the engine: the Luxury takes 0W-30 (8.5 quarts with filter); the Luxury 4Matic takes 0W-30 (7.4 quarts with filter); the Sport 4Matic takes 0W-30 (7.4 quarts with filter); the Sport, Automatic takes 0W-30 (8.5 quarts with filter); the Sport, Standard takes 0W-30 (8.5 quarts with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- Luxury: 0W-30, 8.5 quarts with filter
- Luxury 4Matic: 0W-30, 7.4 quarts with filter
- Sport 4Matic: 0W-30, 7.4 quarts with filter
- Sport, Automatic: 0W-30, 8.5 quarts with filter
- Sport, Standard: 0W-30, 8.5 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luxury — Luxury,Sport | MB Approved Synthetic Engine Oil - SAE 0W-30, 5W-30, 5W-40 or 0W-40 | 8.50 QTS. | — | Use Mercedes-Benz approved engine oil only. See bulletin No. S-0473-08B (Mercedes-Benz Factory Approved Service Products). |
| Luxury 4Matic — Luxury 4Matic,Sport 4Matic | MB Approved Synthetic Engine Oil - SAE 0W-30, 5W-30, 5W-40 or 0W-40 | 7.40 QTS. | — | Use Mercedes-Benz approved engine oil only. See bulletin No. S-0473-08B (Mercedes-Benz Factory Approved Service Products). |
| Sport 4Matic — Luxury 4Matic,Sport 4Matic | MB Approved Synthetic Engine Oil - SAE 0W-30, 5W-30, 5W-40 or 0W-40 | 7.40 QTS. | — | Use Mercedes-Benz approved engine oil only. See bulletin No. S-0473-08B (Mercedes-Benz Factory Approved Service Products). |
| Sport, Automatic — Luxury,Sport | MB Approved Synthetic Engine Oil - SAE 0W-30, 5W-30, 5W-40 or 0W-40 | 8.50 QTS. | — | Use Mercedes-Benz approved engine oil only. See bulletin No. S-0473-08B (Mercedes-Benz Factory Approved Service Products). |
| Sport, Standard — Luxury,Sport | MB Approved Synthetic Engine Oil - SAE 0W-30, 5W-30, 5W-40 or 0W-40 | 8.50 QTS. | — | Use Mercedes-Benz approved engine oil only. See bulletin No. S-0473-08B (Mercedes-Benz Factory Approved Service Products). |
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More specs & repair guides for your C300
2011 Mercedes-Benz C300 factory service manualAll fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)Powered by factory manual data from our partner site AllOEMManuals.com.
Coolant capacity
8.9 quarts (8.42 L) — MB 325.0 corrosion inhibitor/antifreeze agent
Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 2011 Mercedes-Benz C300 take?
It depends on the engine: Luxury uses 0W-30; Luxury 4Matic uses 0W-30; Sport 4Matic uses 0W-30; Sport, Automatic uses 0W-30; Sport, Standard uses 0W-30.
How much oil does a 2011 Mercedes-Benz C300 take?
Capacity depends on the engine: Luxury holds 8.5 quarts with filter; Luxury 4Matic holds 7.4 quarts with filter; Sport 4Matic holds 7.4 quarts with filter; Sport, Automatic holds 8.5 quarts with filter; Sport, Standard holds 8.5 quarts with filter.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 2011 Mercedes-Benz C300?
Yes. 0W-30 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 2011 Mercedes-Benz C300. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.