Mercedes-Benz E-Class, W210 / S210 (EU)

Transfer case fluid capacity & service interval

Mercedes-Benz E-Class, W210 / S210 (EU) requires transfer case fluid with a capacity of 0,85 liter. The data covers 3 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
E 280 4MATIC, 210.081/281 (1997-2002)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,85 liter
E 320 4MATIC, 210.082/282 (1997-2002)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,85 liter
E 430 4MATIC, 210.083/283 (1997-2002)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,85 liter

Additional Notes

  • The Mercedes-Benz E-Class W210/S210 (EU) transfer case fluid capacity is rated at 0.85 liter across all three 4MATIC variants covered in the specifications.
  • A capacity figure of 0.85 liter is characteristic of a service fill, meaning the amount used during a fluid change with the unit remaining in the vehicle, rather than a full overhaul fill where additional volume would typically be required to account for a fully drained and disassembled assembly.
  • The E 280 4MATIC (chassis codes 210.081/281), E 320 4MATIC (210.082/282), and E 430 4MATIC (210.083/283) all share the identical 0.85 liter transfer case capacity across the 1997-2002 model year span.
  • Despite the differences in engine displacement among the three variants, the transfer case unit capacity remains uniform, which points to a shared transferbox assembly across the 4MATIC lineup in the W210/S210 generation.
  • All three configurations carry a normal use condition designation, meaning the 0.85 liter service fill applies under standard operating circumstances rather than a severe-duty or first-change-only scenario.

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