Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupé / Cabriolet, C217 / A217 (EU)

Transfer case fluid capacity & service interval

Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupé / Cabriolet, C217 / A217 (EU) uses transfer case fluid with a capacity of 0,65-0,68 liter. Service intervals occur at 125000 km. The data covers 1 configuration.

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

TypeSpecifications
S 560 4MATIC Coupé / Cabriolet, 217.386/486 (2018-2020)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,65-0,68 liter
  • Change 125000 km

Additional Notes

  • The S 560 4MATIC Coupé / Cabriolet (217.386/486) carries a transfer case fluid capacity range of 0.65 to 0.68 liter, a narrow band that reflects the precision fill tolerances typical of compact transfer box units in passenger car all-wheel-drive systems.
  • A capacity expressed as a range rather than a fixed value generally indicates that the acceptable fill level spans a small tolerance window, and the technician confirms the correct level by checking a fill plug rather than measuring a fixed volume.
  • The 125,000 km change interval for the Mercedes-Benz S 560 4MATIC applies under normal use conditions, meaning the specification assumes standard road driving rather than elevated stress from towing, off-road use, or repeated short-distance cold starts.
  • At 125,000 km, the transfer case fluid change interval is considerably longer than engine oil service intervals, which is consistent with the relatively stable operating environment of a sealed transfer box compared to an internal combustion engine's combustion byproducts.
  • The specification covers the 2018-2020 model years of the 217.386 and 217.486 chassis designations, with 217.386 corresponding to the Coupé body and 217.486 to the Cabriolet, both sharing identical transfer case fluid capacity and interval figures.

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