Mercedes-Benz S-Class, W223 / V223 (USA / CAN)

Transfer case fluid capacity & service interval

Mercedes-Benz S-Class, W223 / V223 (USA / CAN) uses transfer case fluid with a capacity of 0,65-0,68 liter. The service interval is 77500 miles. The data covers 4 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
S 580 e 4MATIC, 223.069/169/969 (2022- )
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,65-0,68 liter
  • Change 77500 miles
S 500 4MATIC, 223.063/163 (2021- )
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,65-0,68 liter
  • Change 77500 miles
S 580 4MATIC, 223.076/176/976 (2021- )
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,65-0,68 liter
  • Change 77500 miles
S 680 4MATIC Maybach, 223.979 (2021- )
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,65-0,68 liter
  • Change 77500 miles

Additional Notes

  • The transfer case fluid capacity across all W223 / V223 4MATIC configurations is listed as a range of 0.65-0.68 liter, which reflects a service fill tolerance rather than a fixed single value, accounting for minor variation in drain completeness during a fluid change.
  • The S 500 4MATIC (223.063/163) carries the same 0.65-0.68 liter transfer case capacity and 77,500-mile change interval as the more powerful S 580 4MATIC (223.076/176/976), indicating the transfer case unit itself is shared between the two engine variants despite their differing powertrains.
  • The S 580 e 4MATIC (223.069/169/969) plug-in hybrid shares the identical 0.65-0.68 liter transfer case capacity and 77,500-mile service interval as the non-hybrid S 580 4MATIC, suggesting the transfer case hardware is carried over into the hybrid drivetrain architecture.
  • The S 680 4MATIC Maybach (223.979) also uses the same 0.65-0.68 liter transfer case fill range and 77,500-mile change interval, meaning the Maybach-badged variant with its larger V12 displacement does not require a different transfer case service specification.
  • All four configurations specify a normal use condition for the 77,500-mile change interval, meaning no separate severe-duty interval is listed for the transfer case fluid on any W223 / V223 4MATIC variant in the covered years.
  • A 77,500-mile transfer case fluid change interval is relatively extended compared to many other transfer case service schedules, which commonly fall in the 30,000-60,000 mile range, reflecting the fluid formulation and sealed unit design Mercedes-Benz specifies for the transferbox in the W223 / V223 platform.

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