Mercedes-Benz E-Class, W211 / S211 (USA / CAN)

Transfer case fluid capacity & service interval

Mercedes-Benz E-Class, W211 / S211 (USA / CAN) requires 0,59 liter of transfer case fluid. The data covers 6 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
E 350 4MATIC, 211.087/287 (2007-2009)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,59 liter
E 500 4MATIC, 211.090/290 (2007-2009)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,59 liter
E 500 4MATIC, 211.090/290 (2006-2007)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,59 liter
E 350 4MATIC, 211.087/287 (2005-2007)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,59 liter
E 320 4MATIC, 211.082/282 (2002-2004)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,59 liter
E 500 4MATIC, 211.083/283 (2002-2006)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,59 liter

Additional Notes

  • Every 4MATIC variant of the Mercedes-Benz E-Class W211/S211 covered in these specifications carries an identical transfer case fluid capacity of 0.59 liter, regardless of engine displacement or model year.
  • A 0.59-liter capacity is characteristic of a compact transfer case designed for a passenger car platform rather than a truck-based four-wheel-drive system, where transfer case capacities commonly range from one to several liters.
  • All six configurations list a "normal" use condition, meaning the stated 0.59-liter figure applies to standard operating environments rather than severe-duty cycles such as frequent towing, off-road use, or extreme temperature exposure.
  • The E 320 4MATIC (chassis codes 211.082/282) covers the 2002-2004 model years, representing the earliest W211 4MATIC application in these specifications, and shares the same 0.59-liter transfer case capacity as all later variants.
  • The E 350 4MATIC (211.087/287) appears across two separate year-range entries, 2005-2007 and 2007-2009, both specifying 0.59 liter, indicating no change in transfer case fluid capacity across that production span.
  • The E 500 4MATIC is represented by two distinct chassis code pairs: 211.083/283 for 2002-2006 and 211.090/290 for 2006-2009. The 211.090/290 itself spans two entries covering 2006-2007 and 2007-2009, yet the transfer case capacity remains 0.59 liter across all three E 500 entries.
  • The overlap year of 2006 for the E 500 4MATIC, where both the 211.083/283 and 211.090/290 chassis codes are listed, reflects a mid-cycle model revision rather than a change in transfer case specification, as the fluid capacity is unchanged at 0.59 liter.
  • The consistent 0.59-liter figure across all entries suggests a single transfer case unit was used throughout the W211 4MATIC lineup from 2002 onward, with no variation introduced by the shift from the E 320 and E 500 to the E 350 designation.

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