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S 430, S 500, S 55 AMG
1Automatic belt tensioner
2Crankshaft
3Air conditioner compressor
4Coolant pumpS600
5Generator (alternator)
6Idler pulley
7Power steering pump
8Idler pulley (S 600 only)
8
5
1
2
3
6
7
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Model S 430 (220.070
1)
S 430 (220.1701)S 500 (220.175
1)
Engine113 113
Mode of operation 4-stroke engine, gasoline injection 4-stroke engine, gasoline injection
No. of cylinders 8 8
Bore 3.54 in (89.90mm) 3.82 in (97.00 mm)
Stroke 3.31 in (84.00 mm) 3.31 in (84.00 mm)
Total piston displacement 260.3 cu. in. (4266 cm
3) 303.5 cu.in. (4966 cm
3)
Compression ratio 10:1 10:1
Output acc. to SAE J 1349 275 hp / 5750 rpm
(205 kW / 5750 rpm)302 hp / 5600 rpm
(225 kW / 5600 rpm)
Maximum torque acc. to SAE J 1349 295 ft-lb (400 Nm) at 3000 rpm 339 ft-lb (460 Nm) at 2700 rpm
Maximum engine speed 6000 rpm 6000 rpm
Firing order 1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8 1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8
Poly-V-belt 2390 mm 2390 mm
1 The quoted data apply only to the standard vehicle. See an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for the corresponding data of all special bodies
and special equipment.
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Engine113 13 7
Mode of operation 4-stroke engine, gasoline injection 4-stroke engine, gasoline injection
No. of cylinders 8 12
Bore 3.82 in (97.00 mm) 3.31 in (84.00 mm)
Stroke 3.60 in (92.00 mm) 3.43 in (87.00 mm)
Total piston displacement 335.6 cu.in. (5499 cm
3) 353.6 cu.in. (5786 cm
3)
Compression ratio 10.5:1 10:1
Output acc. to SAE J 1349 349 hp/5500 rpm
(260 kW/5500 rpm)362 hp / 5500 rpm
(270 kW / 5500 rpm)
Maximum torque acc. to SAE J 1349 391 ft.lb/3000 rpm
(530 Nm/3000 rpm)391 ft-lb/4100 rpm
(530 Nm/4100 rpm)
Maximum engine speed 6000 rpm 6000 rpm
Firing order 1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8 1-12-5-8-3-10-6-7-2-11-4-9
Poly-V-belt 2390 mm 2345 mm
1 The quoted data apply only to the standard vehicle. See an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for the corresponding data of all special bodies
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Rims — Tires
Model S 430, S 500
(except Sport Package)S 600
(except Sport Package)
Rims (light alloy)
Wheel offset:7
1/2Jx16H2
1.81 in (4 6 m m )7
1/2 J x 17 H 2
1. 81 i n ( 46 m m )
All season tires:
Radial-ply tires 225 / 60 R16 98H 225 / 55 R 17 97H
Winter tires:
Radial-ply tires 225 / 60 R16 98H M+S 225 / 55 R17 97H M+S
Spare wheel
Rim (light alloy)
Wheel offset:7
1/2Jx16H2
2.0 in (51 mm)7
1/2Jx17H2
2.0 in (51 mm)
All season tires:
Radial-ply tires 225 / 60 R16 98H 225 / 55 R17 97H
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1 Must not be used with snow chains.Model S 430, S 500
(Sport Package)S 55 AMG
S 600 (Sport Package)
Rims front axle
(AMG light alloy)
Wheel offset8
1/2 J x 18 H 2
1.73 in (44 mm)8
1/2 J x 18 H 2
1.73 in (44 mm)
Rims rear axle
(AMG light alloy)
Wheel offset9
1/2 J x 18 H 2
1.81 in (46 mm)9
1/2 J x 18 H 2
1.81 in (46 mm)
Radial-ply tires
Summer tires, front axle:
Summer tires, rear axle:245 / 45 R 18
275 / 40 R 18
1
245 / 45 R 18
275 / 40 R 18
1
Spare wheel
Rim (light alloy)
Wheel offset:7
1/2Jx16H2
2.0 in (51 mm)7
1/2Jx16H2
2.0 in (51 mm)
All season tires:
Radial-ply tires 225 / 60 R16 98H 225 / 55 R17 97Y
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Rims – Winter tires
Electrical system Model S 55 AMG
Rim (light alloy)
Wheel offset7
1/2 J x 17 H 2
1.81 in (46 mm)
Winter tires:
Radial-ply tires 225 / 55 R 17 97 HM+S
Model S 430, S 500 S 55 AMG S 600
Generator (alternator) 14 V / 150 A 14 V / 150 A 14 V / 150 A
Starter motor 12V / 1.7 kW 12V / 1.7 kW 12V / 2.2 kW
Battery 12V / 100 Ah 12V / 100 Ah 12V / 100 Ah
Spark plugs
Electrode gap
Tightening torqueBosch F 8 DPER
Beru 14 FGH 8 DPUR X 2
NGK PFR 5 R-11
0.039 in (1.0 mm)
15 – 22 ft.lb (20 – 30 Nm)Bosch F 8 DPER
0.039 in (1.0 mm)
15 – 22 ft.lb (20 – 30 Nm)Beru 14 F 7-DPUR X 2
0.041 in (1.05 mm)
15 – 22 ft.lb (20 – 30 Nm)
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Main dimensions Roof load max. 220 lb (100 kg)
Trunk load max. 220 lb (100 kg)
Model S 430 (220.070)S 430 (220.170),
S 500 (220.175)S 55 AMG (220.173)S 600 (220.178)
Overall vehicle length 198.3 in (5038 mm) 203.1 in (5158 mm) 203.1 in (5158 mm) 203.1 in (5158 mm)
Overall vehicle width 73.0 in (1855 mm) 73.0 in (1855 mm) 73.0 in (1855 mm) 73.0 in (1855 mm)
Overall vehicle height 56.9 in (1444 mm) 56.9 in (1444 mm) 56.9 in (1444 mm) 56.9 in (1444 mm)
Wheel base 116.7 in (2965 mm)121. 5 i n ( 3 08 5 m m ) 121. 5 in ( 3085 mm) 121.5 in (3085 mm)
Track, front 62.0 in (1574 mm) 62.0 in (1574 mm) 62.0 in (1574 mm) 62.0 in (1574 mm)
Track, rear 62.0 in (1574 mm) 62.0 in (1574 mm) 61.8 in (1570 mm) 62.0 in (1574 mm)
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(Automatic climate control) .................................... 169
SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) ......................... 92
Indicator lamp ...........................................................299
SRS malfunction ......................................................... 94
Standby bulb function ...................................................362
Start lock-out .................................................................... 32
Starter switch ........................................................ 226, 228
Starting and turning off the engine ............................ 231
Steering lock
See Starter switch ............................................ 226, 228
Steering wheel
Adjustment ................................................................ 105
Easy-entry/exit feature .............................................. 66
Storage compartment in the
rear passenger compartment .................................. 198
Storage compartments and armrests .......................... 193
Storing mirror positions ............................................... 107
Stowing things in the vehicle ......................................328
Sun visors ....................................................................... 191
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ......................... 92
Indicator lamp ...........................................................299
SRS malfunction ......................................................... 94
TTachometer ...................................................................... 119
Technical data ................................................................ 388
Electrical system ...................................................... 392
Main dimensions ..................................................... 393
Rims and tires .......................................................... 390
Weights ...................................................................... 393
Tele Aid ............................................................................ 214
Emergency calls ........................................................ 215
Information ................................................................ 219
Initiating an emergency call manually .................. 217
Roadside Assistance ................................................. 218
TELE AID -
malfunction and warning messages ......................321
Telephone ........................................................................128
General notes .................................................... 205, 212
Incoming call ............................................................. 132
Redialing .................................................................... 130
Telephone book ......................................................... 128
TELEPHONE – FUNCTION -
malfunction and warning messages ..................... 323
Telephones and two-way radios ................................... 212