Mercedes-Benz M-Class, W163 (EU)

Manual transmission fluid capacity & service interval

Mercedes-Benz M-Class, W163 (EU) manual transmission fluid capacity ranges from 1,5 to 1,8 liters. The data covers 2 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
ML 270 CDI, 163.113 (1999-2005)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,5 liter
  • Code: 6/1
ML 230, 163.136 (1997-2001)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,8 liter
  • Code: 5/1

Additional Notes

  • The Mercedes-Benz M-Class W163 (EU) ML 230 (163.136) carries a manual transmission fluid capacity of 1.8 liters, which represents a service fill volume for normal use conditions.
  • The ML 270 CDI (163.113) has a notably lower manual transmission fluid capacity of 1.5 liters under normal use conditions, a difference of 0.3 liters compared to the ML 230 figure.
  • Both configurations list normal use as the applicable condition, meaning the stated capacities apply to standard operating environments rather than severe or first-change-only scenarios.
  • The ML 230 (163.136) spans model years 1997-2001, while the ML 270 CDI (163.113) covers 1999-2005, meaning the two configurations overlap during the 1999-2001 period with differing fluid capacities.

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