Mercedes-Benz C-Class, W204 (USA / CAN)

Manual transmission fluid capacity & service interval

Mercedes-Benz C-Class, W204 (USA / CAN) manual transmission fluid has a capacity range of 1,2 to 1,5 liters. The data covers 9 configurations.

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

Type	Specifications
C 280, 204.054/254 (2009-2011)	Use: Normal Capacity 1,5 liter Code: 711.654 6/1
C 280, 204.054/254 (2009-2011)	Use: Normal Capacity 1,5 liter Code: 716.6xx 6/1
C 300, 204.054/254 (2008-2011)	Use: Normal Capacity 1,5 liter Code: 711.654 6/1
C 300, 204.054/254 (2008-2011)	Use: Normal Capacity 1,5 liter Code: 711.6xx 6/1
C 230, 204.052/252 (2007-2009)	Use: Normal Capacity 1,2 liter Code: 711.6xx 6/1
C 230, 204.052/252 (2007-2009)	Use: Normal Capacity 1,2 liter Code: 716.6xx 6/1
C 230 4MATIC, 204.085 (2007-2009)	Use: Normal Capacity 1,2 liter Code: 716.6xx 6/1
C 280, 204.054/254 (2007-2009)	Use: Normal Capacity 1,5 liter Code: 711.6xx 6/1
C 280, 204.054/254 (2007-2009)	Use: Normal Capacity 1,5 liter Code: 716.6xx 6/1

The Mercedes-Benz C-Class W204 (USA/CAN) manual transmission fluid capacity splits into two distinct values across the model range: 1.2 liters for the C 230 variants and 1.5 liters for the C 280 and C 300 variants.
The C 230 in both rear-wheel-drive (204.052/252) and 4MATIC (204.085) configurations share an identical manual transmission fluid capacity of 1.2 liters under normal use conditions.
The 0.3-liter difference between the C 230 and the C 280/C 300 transmission fill volumes reflects a physically larger gearbox unit in the higher-displacement models, which requires more fluid to achieve proper lubrication coverage.
All manual transmission fluid specifications across the W204 range are designated for normal use conditions, meaning no separate severe-use interval or capacity figure is listed for any of the covered configurations.
The C 280 (204.054/254) carries a 1.5-liter manual transmission fluid capacity across both of the model year spans covered: 2007-2009 and 2009-2011, with no change in fill volume between the two periods.
The C 300 (204.054/254), introduced in the 2008-2011 span, shares the same 204.054/254 chassis codes as the C 280 and carries the same 1.5-liter manual transmission fluid capacity under normal use conditions.
A 1.2-liter service fill, as seen on the C 230, is a relatively modest capacity for a manual gearbox and is consistent with compact transmission housings typically found in four-cylinder applications.