Mercedes-Benz 200-500, W124 / V124 / S124 / C124 (EU)

Transfer case fluid capacity & service interval

Mercedes-Benz 200-500, W124 / V124 / S124 / C124 (EU) transfer case fluid capacity is 0,7 liter. Service intervals include a check every 20000 km. The data covers 3 configurations.

The configuration chart below lists fill volumes and service intervals for each engine and trim variant.

TypeSpecifications
260 E 4MATIC (1987-1992)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,7 liter
  • Check 20000 km
300 D 4MATIC (1987-1992)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,7 liter
  • Check 20000 km
300 E 4MATIC (1987-1992)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,7 liter
  • Check 20000 km

Additional Notes

  • All three 4MATIC variants listed for the Mercedes-Benz 200-500 W124 series share an identical transfer case fluid capacity of 0.7 liter, covering the 260 E, 300 D, and 300 E from 1987-1992.
  • A 0.7 liter capacity is relatively small, which is consistent with a compact transfer case unit designed for a passenger car all-wheel-drive system rather than a heavy-duty truck application.
  • The service interval for the transfer case fluid across all three configurations is a level check at every 20,000 km under normal use conditions.
  • The 20,000 km check interval applies specifically to normal use conditions, meaning the fluid level inspection schedule listed here is not rated for severe driving cycles such as frequent off-road use or extreme temperature operation.
  • The specifications note each entry as a transferbox rather than a full drivetrain assembly, indicating the 0.7 liter figure reflects the fluid volume for that isolated unit alone.
  • The 300 D 4MATIC is the only diesel-engined variant among the three listed configurations, yet the transfer case capacity and check interval are identical to the petrol-engined 260 E and 300 E, reflecting that the transfer case unit itself is engine-agnostic in this application.

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