Mercedes-Benz R-Class, W251 (USA / CAN)

Automatic transmission fluid capacity & service interval

Mercedes-Benz R-Class, W251 (USA / CAN) automatic transmission fluid has a capacity range of 6,7 to 9 liters. Service intervals occur at 60000 km. The data covers 14 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
R 350 4MATIC, 251.057/157 (2011-2013)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 9 liter (Dry fill)
  • Code: 722.906 7/1
  • R 500 4MATIC, 251.072/172 (2010-2013)
  • As of prod. nr. 2834527 with code A89
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 9 liter (Dry fill)
  • Code: 722.9xx 7/1
  • R 500 4MATIC, 251.072/172 (2010-2013)
  • Up to prod. nr. 2834526 w/o code A89
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 9 liter (Dry fill)
  • Code: 722.9xx 7/1
  • R 350, 251.056/156 (2009-2010)
  • As of prod. nr. 2834527 with code A89
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 9 liter (Dry fill)
  • Code: 722.9xx 7/1
  • R 350, 251.056/156 (2009-2010)
  • Up to prod. nr. 2834526 w/o code A89
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 9 liter (Dry fill)
  • Code: 722.9xx 7/1
  • R 350 4MATIC, 251.065/165 (2009-2011)
  • As of prod. nr. 2834527 with code A89
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 9 liter (Dry fill)
  • Code: 722.9xx 7/1
  • R 350 4MATIC, 251.065/165 (2009-2011)
  • Up to prod. nr. 2834526 w/o code A89
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 9 liter (Dry fill)
  • Code: 722.9xx 7/1
R 350, 251.056/156 (2007-2009)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 9 liter (Dry fill)
  • Code: 722.9xx 7/1
R 350 4MATIC, 251.065/165 (2007-2009)
  • Use: First change only
  • Capacity 9 liter (Dry fill)
  • Change 60000 km
  • Code: 722.9xx 7/1
  • R 500 4MATIC, 251.072/172 (2007-2010)
  • As of prod. nr. 2834527 with code A89
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 9 liter (Dry fill)
  • Code: 722.9xx 7/1
  • R 500 4MATIC, 251.072/172 (2007-2010)
  • Up to prod. nr. 2834526 w/o code A89
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 9 liter (Dry fill)
  • Code: 722.9xx 7/1
R 350, 251.056/156 (2005-2007)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 9 liter (Dry fill)
  • Code: 722.9xx 7/1
R 350 4MATIC, 251.065/165 (2005-2007)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 9 liter (Dry fill)
  • Code: 722.9xx 7/1
R 500 4MATIC, 251.075/175 (2005-2007)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 6,7 liter (Dry fill)
  • Code: 722.9xx 7/1

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