Mercedes-Benz S-Class, W222 / V222 / X222 (USA / CAN)

Transfer case fluid capacity & service interval

Mercedes-Benz S-Class, W222 / V222 / X222 (USA / CAN) requires transfer case fluid with a capacity of 0,65-0,68 liters. The service interval for fluid replacement is 77500 miles. The data covers 5 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
S 450 4MATIC, 222.059/159 (2018-2021)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,65-0,68 liter
  • Change 77500 miles
S 450 4MATIC, 222.064/164 (M 276) (2018-2021)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,65-0,68 liter
  • Change 77500 miles
S 560 4MATIC, 222.086/186/986 (2018-2021)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,65-0,68 liter
  • Change 77500 miles
S 400 4MATIC, 222.067/167/967 (2015-2018)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,65-0,68 liter
  • Change 77500 miles
S 550 4MATIC, 222.085/185/985 (2015-2018)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,65-0,68 liter
  • Change 77500 miles

Additional Notes

  • The Mercedes-Benz S-Class W222/V222/X222 transfer case fluid capacity is specified as a range of 0.65 to 0.68 liter across all listed configurations, which is consistent with a service fill rather than a full overhaul volume, as transfer cases typically hold more fluid when measured dry during a complete rebuild.
  • The narrow 0.03-liter spread between the lower and upper capacity figures reflects the tolerance allowed during a drain-and-refill service, where residual fluid remaining in the unit accounts for the variation rather than a fixed single-volume fill.
  • All five configurations share an identical 77,500-mile change interval under normal use conditions, meaning the interval applies to standard driving patterns as opposed to more demanding operating environments.
  • The S 400 4MATIC in chassis codes 222.067, 222.167, and 222.967 carries the same 0.65-0.68 liter capacity and 77,500-mile interval as the later S 560 4MATIC, indicating no change in transfer case service volume or interval between the 2015-2018 and 2018-2021 model year spans.
  • The S 450 4MATIC appears under two separate chassis code groupings for the 2018-2021 period: 222.059/159 and 222.064/164 with the M 276 engine designation. Both share identical transfer case fluid specifications, suggesting the same transfer case unit is used across both variants despite differing engine or body configurations.
  • The M 276 engine callout on the 222.064/164 S 450 4MATIC is the only instance where an engine family is explicitly noted alongside chassis codes in the transfer case specifications, distinguishing it from the other S 450 4MATIC entry within the same model year range.

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