293 Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. - capacities
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data Instruments 
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument 
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Brake system
(MB Brake fluid [DOT 4+])approx. 0.9 US qt (0.8 l)
Windshield / headlamp washer system
(MB Windshield washer concentrate “S” 
1)Vehicles without 
headlamp cleaning 
system
Vehicles with headlamp 
cleaning systemapprox. 5.5 US qt (5.0 l)
approx. 8.0 US qt (7.6 l)
Cooling system
(MB Anticorrosion / antifreeze)approx. 12.7 US qt (12.0 l)
Fuel tank
including a reserve of
(Premium unleaded gasoline: 
Posted Octane 91 (Avg. of 96 RON / 86 MON))ML 320 / ML 430
ML 55 AMGapprox. 19.2 US gal (73.0 l)
approx. 3.2 US gal (12.0 l)
approx. 24.5 US gal (93.0 l)
approx. 3.2 US gal (12.0 l)
Air conditioner system
(R-134a refrigerant and special
PA C  l u b r i c a n t  (Never R-12))
1 Use MB Windshield Washer Concentrate “S” and water for temperatures above freezing or MB Windshield Washer Concentrate “S” and 
commercially available premixed windshield washer solvent / antifreeze for temperatures below freezing. Follow suggested mixing ratios, see 
page 237.Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. Model Capacity