2005 MERCEDES-BENZ S55AMG Owner's Manual

423 Technical data
Rims and tires
Same size tires
S 430, S 430 4MATIC
S 500, S 500 4MATIC
(except Sport
Package* and except
Appearance Package*)
S 600 (except Sport Package* and
except Appearance Package*)
S 430, S 430 4MATIC, S 500,
S 500 4MATIC, S 600
(Appearance Package*)
Rims (light alloy)
71/2 J x17 H2
8 J x18 H2
1
1For use with snow chains contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
8 J x18 H2
1
Wheel offset
1.81 in (46 mm)
1.73 in (44 mm)
1.73 in (44 mm)
Summer tires
(radial-ply tires)
-
245/45 R18 96Y
1
245/45 R18 96Y
1
All-season tires
(radial-ply tires)
225/55 R17 97H M+S
-
-
Winter tires
(radial-ply tires)
225/55 R17 97H M+S
245/45 R18 100V XL (Extra Load) M+S
1
or
245/45 R18 96H M+S
1
245/45 R18 100V XL (Extra Load) M+S
1
or
245/45 R18 96H M+S
1

424 Technical dataRims and tires
S 430, S 500, S 600 (Sport Package*)
S 55 AMG
S 430 4MATIC, S 500 4MATIC
(Sport Package*)
Rims (light alloy)
8 J x18 H2
1,2

or
8
1/2 J x18 EH2
3
8 J x18 H2d
1,2
or
81/2 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)
1.73 in (44 mm)
Summer tires (radial-ply tires)
-
245/45 R18 100Y XL (Extra Load)
All-season tires (radial-ply tires)
-
-
Winter tires (radial-ply tires)
245/45 R18 100V XL (Extra Load) M+S
2
or
245/45 R18 96H M+S
2
245/45 R18 100V XL (Extra Load) M+S
2
or
245/45 R18 96H M+S
2

425 Technical data
Rims and tires
Mixed size tires
S 430, S 500, S 600 (Sport Package*)
S 55 AMG
Front axle:
AMG light alloy rims
81/2J x 18 EH2
1
81/2J 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 (Extra Load)
or
245/45 R18 96Y
245/45 R18 100Y XL (Extra Load)
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 (Extra Load)
1
or
265/40 R18 97Y
1
1Must not be used with snow chains
265/40 R18 101Y XL (Extra Load)
1

426 Technical dataRims and tiresSpare wheel
S 430, S 430 4MATIC, S 500, S 500 4MATIC
(except Sport Package* and except
Appearance Package*)
S 430, S 430 4MATIC, S 500, S 500 4MATIC
(Sport Package* and Appearance Package*)
S600, S 55 AMG
Rims (light alloy)
71/2 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
-

427 Technical data
Electrical system
Electrical system
Model
S 430, S 500
S 55 AMG
S 600
Generator (alternator)
14 V/150 A
14 V/180 A
14 V/220 A
Starter motor
12 V/1.7 kW
12 V/1.7 kW
12 V/1.7 kW
Battery
12 V/95 Ah
12 V/95 Ah
12 V/95 Ah
Spark plugs
Bosch F 8 DPP 332
NGK PFR 5 R-11
NGK IL FR 6 A
NGK IFR 6Q-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 lb-ft (20 – 30 Nm)
18 – 22 lb-ft (25 – 30 Nm)
15 – 22 lb-ft (20 – 30 Nm)

428 Technical dataMain dimensions and weightsMain dimensionsWeightsModel
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)
62.1 in (1578 mm)
62.0 in (1574 mm)
Max. roof load
220 lbs (100 kg)
Max. trunk load
220 lbs (100 kg)

429 Technical data
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.
CapacitiesVehicle components and their respective
lubricants must match. Therefore use only
brands tested and approved 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)
Approved engine oils
Automatic transmission
S 600
9.1 US qt. (8.6 l)
8.1 US qt. (7.7 l)
MB Automatic Transmission Fluid
Rear axle
S55AMG
S 600
1.7 US qt. (1.6 l)
2.1 US qt. (2.0 l)
2.1 US qt. (2.0 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 Transfer Case Oil
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)

430 Technical dataFuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.
Model
Capacity
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.
Front wheel hubs
approx. 3.5 oz. (100 g)
each
High-temperature roller bearing
grease
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. 14.3 US qt. (13.5 l)
approx. 15.85 US qt. (15 l)
MB 325.0 Anticorrosion/Antifreeze
Low temperature cooling system
S 600
2.3 US qt. (2.2 l)
MB 325.0 Anticorrosion/Antifreeze
Fuel tank
23.2 US gal (88.0 l)
Premium unleaded gasoline:
Minimum Posted Octane 91
(Avg.of96RON/86MON)
including a reserve of
S 430, S 500, S 600
2.9 US gal (11.0 l)
including a reserve of
S55AMG
3.7 US gal (14.0 l)
Air conditioning system
R-134a refrigerant and special PAG
lubricant oil (never R-12)
Windshield washer
3.2 US qt. (3.0 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 point. Follow suggested mixing ratios (page 436).Windshield washer and
headlamp cleaning system
7.1 US qt (6.7 l)
MB Windshield Washer Concentrate
1