What oil does a 2017–2019 Mercedes-Benz E-Class (M274) take?

0W-40 (MB 229.5), 6.9–7.4 qt (6.5–7.0 L (4MATIC vs RWD)) with a filter change.

DRIVEDEX / Mercedes-Benz / E-Class

2017–2019

Mercedes-Benz E-Class

2.0L turbo I4 (M274) M274 Sedan (W213)

Modern tech on a simple engine — service the 9-speed on time and it stays boring.

Engine Oil

Viscosity‼

✓ verified

0W-30 MB 229.5 also approved

src: MB BeVo 229.5 sheet + AMSOIL lookup (274.920)

Capacity (with filter)

6.5–7.0 L (4MATIC vs RWD)◐ pending

Same 274.920 engine as C300/GLC300 — confirm exact fill on the dipstick/menu

src: AMSOIL lookup (274.920 family)

Oil filter

✓ verified

Element 270 184 01 25 — shared across M270/M274

src: MBUSA parts store + AutohausAZ listing

Drain plug torque‼

— in verification queue

Being confirmed

Fluids

Transmission

✓ verified

src: 9G-Tronic reference (Wikipedia) + Blauparts 2017–23 E-Class kit

ATF spec & service‼

Service fill ~9–10 L✓ verified

Wrong fluid causes shudder — 236.17 or nothing

src: MB BeVo 236.17 sheet + Blauparts/YouCanic 9G guides

Coolant‼

◐ pending

Never top up with blue MB 325.0

src: Blauparts coolant guide (Apr 2014 switch)

Brake fluid‼

✓ verified

src: MB BeVo 331.0 sheet + genuine fluid listings

Filters & Ignition

Engine air filter

— in verification queue

Part number being confirmed

Cabin filter

— in verification queue

Being confirmed — replace with Service B

Spark plugs

✓ verified

OEM A 270 159 07 00 — interval revised shorter (~30k) by many techs

src: MBWorld M274 plug thread + Go-Parts plug guide

Electrical

Battery

— in verification queue

AGM main + auxiliary battery — group/location being confirmed

Key fob battery

◐ pending

Match the cell inside your fob

src: MB of Fresno key fob guide

Wheels & Wipers

Lug bolt torque‼

130 Nm✓ verified

Some newer long-bolt fitments spec 111 lb-ft (150 Nm) — verify bolt length

src: Ricks Free Advice + Sparky X MB torque tables

Tire pressure

— in verification queue

Use the driver's door-jamb placard

Wiper blades

— in verification queue

Being confirmed

Service

Oil change interval

◐ pending

src: MB of El Cajon maintenance guide (same-engine family)

Fuel

✓ verified

src: MBUSA fuel FAQ / owner's manual

Service reminder reset

— in verification queue

Being confirmed

🔧 Mechanic's Notes

Same M274 habits as the C300: cold-start rattle from a bled-down chain tensioner and worn cam-adjuster lock pins. Chains trend toward ~80k wear — investigate noise early, it's cheaper that way.
P0016-family codes can be the slipped tone ring on the camshaft — a known M274 fault that needs a camshaft, not a sensor. Get it properly diagnosed.
Direct injection is hard on plugs; boost misfires by 30–40k are common. Fresh NGKs are the cheapest fix in this car.
The 9G-Tronic is happy only on MB 236.17 — and 'filled for life' really means 'service by 5 years if you want it to live.'

Field patterns from a working mechanic — diagnose your own car before buying parts.

Open Recalls

Checking NHTSA…

Other E-Class generations

2006–2009 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 3.5L V6 (M272) · M272 0W-40 · MB 229.58.5 qt (8.0 L) with filter722.9 · MB 236.14 red ATF 2012–2016 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 3.5L V6 (M276) · M276 0W-40 · MB 229.56.9 qt (6.5 L) with filter722.9 Plus · MB 236.15 blue only

Sources shown per value. Specs can vary by build date, market and trim — for anything critical (torque, fluids), confirm against YOUR owner's manual or door sticker before wrenching. Spotted an error? — corrections jump the queue.