2003 MERCEDES-BENZ S CLASS technical data

365 Technical data
Rims and tires
Same size tires
S 430, S 430 4MATIC
S 500, S 500 4MATIC
(except Sport Package*)
S 600
(except Sport Package)
S 430, S 500
S 600
(Sport Package*)
S 55 AMG
Rims (light alloy)
7½ J x17 H2
8 J x18 H2
1
1For use with snow chains contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
8 J x18 H2
1 or 8½ J x18 EH2
2
2Must not be used with snow chainsWheel offset
1.81 in. (46 mm)
1.73 in. (44 mm)
1.73 in. (44mm)
Summer tires (radial-ply tires)
-
245 / 45 R18 96Y
1
-
All-season tires (radial-ply tires)
225 / 55 R17 97H M+S AS
-
-
Winter tires (radial-ply tires)
225 / 55 R17 97H M+S
245 / 45 R18 100V XL M+S
1 or
245/ 45 R18 96H M+S
1
245/ 45 R18 100V XL M+S
1 or
245/ 45 R18 96H M+S
1

366 Technical dataRims and tiresMixed size tires
S 430 4MATIC, S 500 4MATIC
(Sport Package*)
Rims (light alloy)
8 J x18 H2
1,2
or 8½ J x18 EH2
3
1For use with winter tires only2For use with snow chains contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center3Must not be used with snow chainsWheel offset
1.73 in. (44 mm)
Summer tires (radial-ply tires)
245 / 45 R18 100Y XL
Winter tires (radial-ply tires)
245 / 45 R18 100V XL M+S
2 or
245/ 45 R18 96H M+S
2
S 430 , S 500, S 600 (Sport Package*)
S 55 AMG
Front axle:
AMG light alloy rims
8½ J x 18 EH2
1
8½ J x 18 EH2
1
Wheel offset
1.73 in. (44 mm)
1.73 in. (44 mm)
Summer tires (radial-ply tires)
245 / 45 R18 100Y XL
245 / 45 R18 100Y XL
Rear axle:
AMG light alloy rims
9 J x 18 EH2
1
9 J x 18 EH2
1
Wheel offset
1.73 in. (44 mm)
1.73 in. (44 mm)
Summer tires (radial-ply tires)
265 / 40 R18 101Y XL
1
1Must not be used with snow chains
265 / 40 R18 101Y XL
1

367 Technical data
Rims and tires
Spare wheel
S 430, S 430 4MATIC
S 500, S 500 4MATIC
(except Sport Package*)
S 430, S 430 4MATIC, S 500, S 500 4MATIC
(Sport Package*)
S 600, S 55 AMG
Rims (light alloy)
7½ J x 17 H2
8 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset
2.0 in. (51 mm)
1.73 in. (44 mm)
Summer tires (radial-ply tires)
-
245 / 45 R18 96Y
All-season tires (radial-ply tires)
225 / 55 R17 97H M+S AS
-

368 Technical dataElectrical system
Electrical systemModel
S 430, S 500
S 55 AMG
S 600
Generator (alternator)
14 V / 150 A
14 V / 180 A
14 V / 180 A
Starter motor
12 V / 1.7 kW
12 V / 1.8 kW
12 V / 1.7 kW
Battery
12 V / 95 Ah
12 V / 95 Ah
12 V / 95 Ah
Spark plugs
Bosch F 8 DPP332
Beru 14 FGH 8 DPUR X 2
NGK PFR 5 R-11
NGK ILFR 6 A
NGK IFR 6 Q-G
Electrode gap
0.039 in. (1.0 mm)
0.031 in. (0.8 mm)
0.028 in. (0.7 mm)
Tightening torque
15 – 22 ft.lb. (20 – 30 Nm)
15 – 22 ft.lb. (20 – 30 Nm)
15 – 22 ft.lb. (20 – 30 Nm)

369 Technical data
Main dimensions
Main dimensions
Model
S 430 (220.070)
S 430 (220.170)
S 430 4MATIC (220.183)
S 500 (220.175)
S 500 4MATIC (220.184)
S 55 AMG (220.174)
S 600 (220.176)
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
57.2 in. (1454 mm)
57.2 in. (1454 mm)
57.2 in. (1454 mm)
57.4 in. (1457 mm)
Wheelbase
116.7 in. (2965 mm)
121.5 in. (3085 mm)
121.5 in. (3085 mm)
121.5 in. (3085 mm)
Track, front
62.0 in. (1574 mm)
62.0 in. (1574 mm)
62.1 in. (1578 mm)
62.0 in. (1574 mm)
Track, rear
62.0 in. (1574 mm)
62.0 in. (1574 mm)
62.0 in. (1574 mm)
62.0 in. (1574 mm)

370 Technical dataWeights
WeightsMax. roof load
220 lb. (100 kg)
Max. trunk load
220 lb. (100 kg)

371 Technical data
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.
CapacitiesVehicle components and their respective
lubricants must match. Therefore use only
brands tested and recommended by us.Please refer to the Factory Approved Ser-
vice Products pamphlet, or inquire at your
Mercedes-Benz Center.
Model
Capacity
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.
Engine with oil filter
S 430
S 500
S 55 AMG
S 600
8.5 US qt. (8.0 l)
8.5 US qt. (8.0 l)
7.9 US qt. (7.5 l)
9.5 US qt. (9.0 l)
Recommended engine oils
Automatic transmission
S 600
9.1 US qt. (8.6 l)
8.1 US qt. (7.7 l)
MB Automatic Transmission Oil
1
1MB part no. 001 989 21 03 10Rear axle
1.7 US qt. (1.6 l)
Hypoid gear oil SAE 85 W 90
Front axle
S 430 4MATIC
S 500 4MATIC
0.63 US qt. (0.6 l)
Hypoid gear oil SAE 85 W 90
Transfer case
S 430 4MATIC
S 500 4MATIC
0.62 US qt. (0.585 l)
MB Automatic Transmission Oil
1
Hydraulic system for ADS or ABC
4.2 US qt. (4.0 l)
MB Hydraulic Fluids
Power steering
approx. 1.1 US qt. (1.0 l)
MB Power Steering Fluid (Pentosin
CHF 11S)
Front wheel hubs
approx. 2.1 oz. (60 g) each
High-temperature roller bearing
grease

372 Technical dataFuels, coolants, lubricants etc.
Model
Capacity
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.
Brake system
0.7 US qt. (0.7 l)
MB Brake Fluid (DOT 4+)
Cooling system
S 430
S 500
S 55 AMG
S 600
approx. 12.1 US qt. (11.5 l)
approx. 12.1 US qt. (11.5 l)
approx. 14.3 US qt. (13.5 l)
approx. 12.9 US qt. (12.2 l)
MB 325.0 Anticorrosion / Antifreeze
Low temperature cooling system
S 600
1.31 US qt. (1.24 l)
MB 325.0 Anticorrosion / Antifreeze
Fuel tank
including a reserve of
S430, S500,
and
S55AMG
S600
23.2 US gal. (88.0 l)
2.9 US gal. (11.0 l))
Premium unleaded gasoline:
Posted Octane 91
(Avg.of96RON/86MON)
Posted Octane 93
(Avg.of98RON/88MON)
Air conditioning system
R-134a refrigerant and special PAG
lubricant oil (never R-12)
Windshield washer and
headlamp cleaning system:
7.1 US qt. (6.7 l)
MB Windshield Washer Concentrate
1
1Use MB Windshield Washer Concentrate “S” and water for temperatures above freezing or MB Windshield Washer Concentrate “S” and commercially available pre-
mixed windshield washer solvent / antifreeze for temperatures below freezing. Follow suggested mixing ratios (
page 377).