Gasoline engine fuels in the Federal Republic of Germany - BB00.40-P-0121-00A

Only unleaded fuel may be used for vehicles equipped with catalytic converters and oxygen sensors! 

Fig 1: Identifying Fuel Qualities Stickers (1 Of 3)

Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.

Fig 2: Identifying Fuel Qualities Stickers (2 Of 3)

Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.

Fig 3: Identifying Fuel Qualities Stickers (3 Of 3)

Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.

The minimum requirements in respect of gasoline fuels are defined in the Federal Republic of Germany in DIN standards.

• DIN EN 228 applies to unleaded fuels (Sheet 122.2)

  Filling stations identify such fuel qualities with a sticker affixed to the pumps.

• Unleaded fuels, DIN EN 228: black lettering on a white background.

Leaded fuels have no longer been available since end 1996.