| Model | Engine | Capacity/Filter Capacity Litres(liters) | Oil Change Intervals |
|---|---|---|---|
| E 200 Kompressor (211.042/242) (2002 – 2006) | 271.941 | 5.5 | n/a |
| E 200 Kompressor NGT (211.042/242) (2008 – 2009) | 271.941 | 5.5 | 15 000 km/ 12 months |
| E 200 Kompressor (211.041/241) (2006 – 2007) | 271.956 | 5.5 | n/a |
| E 200 Kompressor (211.041/241) (2007 – 2009) | 271.956 | 5.5 | 15 000 km/ 12 months |
| E 230 (211.052/252) (2007 – 2009) | 272.922 | 8 | 15 000 km/ 12 months |
| E 240 (211.061/261) (2002 – 2005) | 112.913 | 8 | n/a |
| E 240 4MATIC (211.080/280) (2002 – 2005) | 112.917 | 8 / 0.5 | n/a |
| E 280 (211.054/254) (2005 – 2007) | 272.943/944 | 8 | n/a |
| E 280 (211.054/254) (2007 – 2009) | 272.943/944 | 8 | 15 000 km/ 12 months |
| E 280 4MATIC (211.092/292) (2005 – 2007) | 272.943/944 | 8 | n/a |
| E 280 4MATIC (211.092/292) (2007 – 2009) | 272.943/944 | 8 | 15 000 km/ 12 months |
| E 320 (211.065/265) (2002 – 2004) | 112.949 | 8 | n/a |
| E 320 4MATIC (211.082/282) (2002 – 2004) | 112.954 | 8 / 0.5 | n/a |
| E 350 (211.056/256) (2005 – 2007) | 272.964 | 8 | n/a |
| E 350 (211.056/256) (2007 – 2009) | 272.964 | 8 | 15 000 km/ 12 months |
| E 350 CGI (211.057/257) (2007 – 2009) | 272.985 | 8 | 15 000 km/ 12 months |
| E 350 4MATIC (211.087/287) (2005 – 2007) | 272.972 | 8 | n/a |
| E 350 4MATIC (211.087/287) (2007 – 2009) | 272.972 | n/a | 15 000 km/ 12 months |
| E 500 (211.070/270) (2002 – 2006) | 113.96x | 8 | n/a |
| E 500 (211.072/272) (2006 – 2007) | 273.96x | 8.5 | n/a |
| E 500 (211.072/272) (2007 – 2009) | 273.96x | 8.5 | 15 000 km/ 12 months |
| E 500 4MATIC (211.083/283) (2002 – 2006) | 113.969 (3v) | 8 | n/a |
| E 500 4MATIC (211.090/290) (2006 – 2007) | 273.96x | 8.5 | n/a |
| E 500 4MATIC (211.090/290) (2007 – 2009) | 273.96x | 8.5 | 15 000 km/ 12 months |
| E 55 AMG (211.076/276) (2002 – 2006) | 113.990 | 8.5 / 0.5 | n/a |
| E 63 AMG (211.077/277) (2006 – 2007) | 156.98x | 8.8 | n/a |
| E 63 AMG (211.077/277) (2007 – 2009) | 156.98x | 8.8 | 20 000 km/ 12 months |
| E 200 CDI (211.004) (2002 – 2006) | 646.951 | 6.5 | n/a |
| E 200 CDI DPF (211.004) (2002 – 2006) | 646.951 | 6.5 | n/a |
| E 200 CDI (211.007) (2006 – 2007) | 646.82x | 6.5 | n/a |
| E 200 CDI DPF (211.007) (2006 – 2007) | 646.82x | 6.5 | n/a |
| E 200 CDI (211.007) (2007 – 2009) | 646.82x | 6.5 | 25 000 km/ 12 months |
| E 200 CDI DPF (211.007) (2007 – 2009) | 646.82x | 6.5 | 25 000 km/ 12 months |
| E 220 CDI (211.006/206) (2002 – 2006) | 646.961 | 6.5 | n/a |
| E 220 CDI DPF (211.006/206) (2002 – 2006) | 646.961 | 6.5 | n/a |
| E 220 CDI (211.008/208) (2006 – 2007) | 646.82x | 6.5 | n/a |
| E 220 CDI DPF (211.008/208) (2006 – 2007) | 646.82x | 6.5 | n/a |
| E 220 CDI (211.008/208) (2007 – 2009) | 646.82x | 6.5 | 25 000 km/ 12 months |
| E 220 CDI DPF (211.008/208) (2007 – 2009) | 646.82x | 6.5 | 25 000 km/ 12 months |
| E 270 CDI (120 kW) (211.016/216) (2002 – 2005) | 647.961 | 6.5 | n/a |
| E 270 CDI 130 kW (211.016/216) (2002 – 2005) | 647.961 | 6.5 | n/a |
| E 280 CDI (211.020/220) (2004 – 2007) | 642.920 | 8.5 | n/a |
| E 280 CDI DPF (211.020/220) (2004 – 2007) | 642.920 | 8.5 | n/a |
| E 280 CDI (211.020/220) (2007 – 2009) | 642.920 | 8.5 | 25 000 km/ 12 months |
| E 280 CDI DPF (211.020/220) (2007 – 2009) | 642.920 | 8.5 | 25 000 km/ 12 months |
| E 280 CDI 4MATIC (211.084/284) (2004 – 2007) | 642.920 | 8.5 | n/a |
| E 280 CDI 4MATIC DPF (211.084/284) (2004 – 2007) | 642.920 | 8.5 | n/a |
| E 280 CDI 4MATIC (211.084/284) (2007 – 2009) | 642.920 | 8.5 | 25 000 km/ 12 months |
| E 280 CDI 4MATIC DPF (211.084/284) (2007 – 2009) | 642.920 | 8.5 | 25 000 km/ 12 months |
| E 300 BlueTEC (211.024) (2008 – 2009) | 642.920 | 8.5 | 25 000 km/ 12 months |
| E 320 CDI (211.026/226) (2002 – 2005) | 648.961 | 7.3 | n/a |
| E 320 CDI DPF (211.026/226) (2002 – 2005) | 648.961 | 7.3 | n/a |
| E 320 CDI DPF (211.022/222) (2005 – 2007) | 642.920 | 8.5 | n/a |
| E 320 CDI (211.022/222) (2007 – 2009) | 642.920 | 8.5 | 25 000 km/ 12 months |
| E 320 CDI DPF (211.022/222) (2007 – 2009) | 642.920 | 8.5 | 25 000 km/ 12 months |
| E 320 CDI 4MATIC DPF (211.089/289) (2005 – 2007) | 642.921 | 8.5 | n/a |
| E 320 CDI 4MATIC (211.089/289) (2007 – 2009) | 642.921 | 8.5 | 25 000 km/ 12 months |
| E 320 CDI 4MATIC DPF (211.089/289) (2007 – 2009) | 642.921 | 8.5 | 25 000 km/ 12 months |
| E 400 CDI (211.028) (2004 – 2005) | 628.961 | 8.5-9.5 | n/a |
| E 420 CDI DPF (211.029) (2005 – 2007) | 629.91x | 10.5 | n/a |
| E 420 CDI DPF (211.029) (2007 – 2009) | 629.91x | 10.5 | 25 000 km/ 12 months |
What is the best engine oil for a Mercedes-Benz E-Class W211?
The best engine oil for a Mercedes-Benz E-Class W211 varies as there are 61 different vehicles of Mercedes-Benz E-Class W211 over the years. Generally speaking, the Mercedes-Benz E-Class W211 will take either an SAE 5W-30 or 5W-40 engine oil.
It’s best to check on the table below as to which type of oil suits your particular model of Mercedes-Benz E-Class W211.
The manufacturer recommends a high quality SAE 5W-30 engine oil, like the Pennzoil SAE 5W-30.
There are many brands to choose from. We would go for the highest quality, rather than a cheap and cheerful option.
Something like the Pennzoil Platinum full synthetic SAE 5W-30 motor oil, will do the trick when it comes to providing your Mercedes-Benz E-Class W211 with a high quality engine oil.
Types of Engine Oil for Mercedes-Benz E-Class W211
| Year | Grade SAE all-season +25 to -25 °C | Grade SAE winter -30 to +5 °C | Grade SAE summer -5 to +45 °C | Gasoline API | Diesel API | Oil Type | Recommended Brand |
| 2002 | 10W-30 10W-40 15W-40 15W-30 | 5W-30 5W-40 | 20W-40 25W-30 | SM SL | CH-4 | semisynthetics, mineral | Mobil, Pentosin, Lucas Oil, Valvoline, Mannol |
| 2003 | 10W-30 15W-40 15W-30 | 5W-30 5W-40 | 20W-40 25W-30 25W-40 | SM | CI-4 | semisynthetics, mineral | Valucraft, Pentosin, Lucas Oil, Valvoline, Kixx |
| 2004 | 10W-40 15W-40 15W-30 | 5W-30 5W-40 | 20W-40 20W-30 25W-40 | SM | CI-4+ CI-4 | semisynthetics, mineral | Pentosin, Lucas Oil, Valvoline, Select, Kixx, Exxon, Mannol, Chevron |
| 2005 | 10W-30 10W-40 15W-40 15W-30 | 5W-30 5W-40 | 20W-40 20W-30 25W-30 25W-40 | SM | CJ-4 CI-4+ | semisynthetics, mineral | Mobil, Select, Mannol, Lliqui-Moly, Chevron |
| 2006 | 10W-30 10W-40 15W-40 15W-30 | 5W-30 5W-40 | 20W-40 20W-30 25W-30 25W-40 | SM | CI-4+ CI-4 | semisynthetics, mineral | Mobil, Select, Mannol, Chevron |
| 2007 | 10W-40 5W-40 | 5W-40 0W-30 | 20W-40 25W-30 25W-40 | SM | CJ-4 CI-4+ | semisynthetics, mineral | Mobil, Pentosin, Lucas Oil, Valvoline, Select |
| 2008 | 15W-40 10W-40 5W-40 | 0W-30 5W-40 5W-30 | 20W-30 20W-40 25W-30 | SM | CJ-4 CI-4+ | semisynthetics, mineral | Mobil, Lucas Oil, Valvoline, Ecopower |
| 2009 | 10W-40 5W-40 | 0W-30 5W-40 | 20W-40 25W-40 | SM | CJ-4 CI-4+ | semisynthetics | Mobil, Pentosin, Lucas Oil, Valvoline, Ecopower |
How To Change Oil Filter and Engine Oil on a Mercedes-Benz E-Class W211
Here’s the tools you will need to successfully change the oil filter and engine oil on your Mercedes-Benz E-Class W211. I’ve provided you with Amazon links to each product, should you need any of them to complete your oil change.
- Fender cover
- Drive socket №10
- All purpose cleaning spray
- Ratchet wrench
- All-purpose cleaning spray
- Combination spanner #13
- Torx bit T25
- Drive socket # E12
- Torque wrench
- Oil drain pan
- Funnel
- Wire brush
- Drive socket # 16
- Oil filter cup socket 76/15F
- Flat Screwdriver
- Microfibre towel
Oil Filter and Engine Oil Replacement for Mercedes-Benz E-Class Saloon (W211)
Step 1: Open the hood.
Step 2: Use a fender protection cover to prevent damage to the paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
Step 3: Unscrew the engine cover fastener using a Torx T25 and a ratchet wrench.
Step 4: Unscrew the fasteners of the back section of the engine cover using a drive socket #10 and a ratchet wrench.
Step 5: Carefully remove the back section of the engine cover.
Step 6: Remove the engine cover by raising it from both sides simultaneously. Avoid using excessive force.
Step 7: Unscrew the oil filler plug.
Step 8: Elevate the car using a jack or place it over an inspection pit. Ensure the car is level or slightly tilted to position the drain plug at the lowest point. The engine should be cooled.
Step 9: Undo the fasteners of the oil pan lower cover using a drive socket #10 and a ratchet wrench.
Step 10: Remove the oil pan cover.
Step 11: Position a waste oil container (with at least a 7-liter capacity) under the drainage hole.
Step 12: Clean the area around the oil pan drainage hole using a wire brush and all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 13: Unscrew the drain plug using a combination spanner #13 or a drive socket #16 with a ratchet wrench.
Step 14: Allow the used oil to drain completely.
Step 15: Clean the oil filter housing cap using all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 16: Unscrew the brackets of the vacuum hose and hydraulic power steering hose using a drive socket #E12 and a ratchet wrench.
Step 17: Remove the filter housing cap along with the old filter element using a 76/15F socket and a ratchet wrench.
Step 18: Place the old oil filter in the waste oil container.
Step 19: Cover the oil filter housing with a microfiber towel.
Step 20: Remove old o-rings from the oil filter cover using a flat screwdriver.
Step 21: Detach the oil filter from the filter cover using a flat screwdriver.
Step 22: Clean the oil filter housing cap again.
Step 23: Fit the new oil filter onto the mounting seat on the filter cover. Ensure it’s installed correctly.
Step 24: Install new o-rings.
Step 25: Lubricate the rubber seal of the new filter with some fresh oil.
Step 26: Remove the microfiber towel.
Step 27: Install the new oil filter housing cover and tighten it using the 76/15F socket. Use a torque wrench to tighten it to 25 Nm.
Step 28: Reattach the brackets for the vacuum hose and hydraulic power steering hose using a drive socket #E12.
Step 29: Clean the oil pan drainage hole area again.
Step 30: Install the new drainage plug and tighten it to 30 Nm using a drive socket #16.
Step 31: Clean the area around the oil pan drainage hole again.
Step 32: Reinstall the oil pan lower cover.
Step 33: Tighten the fasteners of the oil pan lower cover using a drive socket #10.
Step 34: Lower the car.
Step 35: Remove the oil filler cap.
Step 36: Insert a funnel.
Step 37: Pour 6.5 L of the recommended engine oil into the funnel.
Step 38: Switch on the ignition.
Step 39: Check the oil level using the on-board computer and add more if necessary.
Step 40: Reinstall the oil filler cap.
Step 41: Ensure the oil filler cap is tightened securely.
Step 42: Run the engine for a few minutes until the oil pressure warning light turns off.
Step 43: Switch off the ignition. Check the drainage hole and oil filter seal for any leaks and tighten if necessary.
Step 44: Reattach the engine cover.
Step 45: Secure the engine cover using the Torx T25 fasteners.
Step 46: Put the back section of the engine cover back in place.
Step 47: Tighten the back section of the engine cover using a drive socket #10.
Step 48: Check the oil level again using the on-board computer and top up if necessary.
Step 49: Remove the fender protection cover.
Step 50: Close the hood.
Final Tip: Dispose of the used oil and filter appropriately at designated disposal points to protect the environment.