This article discusses in detail the oil used in third-generation Mercedes M-class engines (body index W166): 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 of release.
Oil check interval: 1 time in 3 months or every 2500 km. / 1500 mi.
| Model |
ML 63 AMG |
| Release years |
2011 - 2015 |
| Engine name |
M 157 DE 55 AL |
| Fuel |
Petrol |
| Engine displacement |
5.5L |
| Engine power |
525 HP |
| Oil Change Interval |
Once a year or every 15,000 km. / 10,000 mi. ** |
| Capacity |
8.5 liters (9 US quarts) * |
| Specification |
MB229.5 |
| Oil Viscosity (SAE) |
0W30, 5W30, 5W40 |
| Oil filter |
A2781800009 (part number) |
| Model |
ML 500 4MATIC AT |
| Release years |
2011 - 2015 |
| Engine name |
M 278 DE 46 AL |
| Fuel |
Petrol |
| Engine displacement |
4.7L |
| Engine power |
408 HP |
| Oil Change Interval |
Once a year or every 15,000 km. / 10,000 mi. ** |
| Capacity |
8.5 liters (9 US quarts) * |
| Specification |
MB229.5 |
| Oil Viscosity (SAE) |
0W30, 5W30, 5W40 |
| Oil filter |
A2761800009 (part number) |
| Model |
ML 350 4MATIC AT, ML 300 4MATIC AT |
| Release years |
2011 - 2015 |
| Engine name |
M 276 DE 35 |
| Fuel |
Petrol |
| Engine displacement |
3.5L |
| Engine power |
306 HP / 249 HP |
| Oil Change Interval |
Once a year or every 15,000 km. / 10,000 mi. ** |
| Capacity |
6.5 liters (6.85 US quarts) * |
| Specification |
MB229.3, MB229.5 |
| Oil Viscosity (SAE) |
5W30, 5W40, 0W40 |
| Oil filter |
A2761800009 (part number) |
| Model |
ML 400 4MATIC AT |
| Release years |
2013 - 2015 |
| Engine name |
M 276 DE 30 AL |
| Fuel |
Petrol |
| Engine displacement |
3.0L |
| Engine power |
333 HP |
| Oil Change Interval |
Once a year or every 15,000 km. / 10,000 mi. ** |
| Capacity |
6.5 liters (6.85 US quarts) * |
| Specification |
MB229.6, MB229.5 |
| Oil Viscosity (SAE) |
5W30, 5W40 |
| Oil filter |
A2761800009 (part number) |
| Model |
ML 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC |
| Release years |
2011 - 2015 |
| Engine name |
OM 642 LS DE 30 LA |
| Fuel |
Diesel |
| Engine displacement |
3.0L |
| Engine power |
249 HP |
| Oil Change Interval |
Once a year or every 10,000 km. / 6,500 mi. ** |
| Capacity |
8.0 liters (8.45 US quarts) * |
| Specification |
MB229.31, MB229.51 |
| Oil Viscosity (SAE) |
5W30, 5W40 |
| Oil filter |
A6421800009 (part number) |
| Model |
ML 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC |
| Release years |
2014 - 2015 |
| Engine name |
OM 651 DE 22 LA |
| Fuel |
Diesel |
| Engine displacement |
2.1L |
| Power |
204 HP |
| Oil Change Interval |
Once a year or every 10,000 km. / 6,500 mi. ** |
| Capacity |
6.5 liters (6.85 US quarts) * |
| Specification |
MB229.31, MB229.51 |
| Viscosity (SAE) |
5W30, 5W40 |
| Oil filter |
A6511800109 (part number) |
* - The amount of oil required for a service change.
** - This interval should be reduced by half when driving in severe conditions.
