2005 MERCEDES-BENZ SL55AMG technical data

425 Technical data
Rims and tires
Mixed size tires
SL 500
SL 500 (Sport Package*)
SL 600
Front axle:Rims (light alloy)
81/2 J x 18 H2
81/2 J x 18 H2
81/2 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset
1.38 in (35 mm)
1.38 in (35 mm)
1.38 in (35 mm)
Summer tires (radial-ply tires)
255/40 R18 95W
255/40 R18 95W
255/40 R18 95Y
Rear axle:Rims (light alloy)
91/2 J x 18 H2
91/2 J x 18 H2
91/2 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset
1.57 in (40 mm)
1.57 in (40 mm)
1.57 in (40 mm)
Summer tires (radial-ply tires)
285/35 R18 97W
1
285/35 R18 97W
1
1Must not be used with snow chains.
285/35 R18 97Y
1

426 Technical dataRims and tires
SL 600 (Sport Package*)
SL 55 AMG
SL 65 AMG
Front axle:Rims (light alloy)
81/2 J x 18 H2
81/2 J x 18
81/2 J x 19 EH2
Wheel offset
1.38 in (35 mm)
1.18 in (30 mm)
1.18 in (30 mm)
Summer tires (radial-ply tires)
255/40 ZR18 95Y
255/40 ZR18 95Y
255/35 ZR19 96Y XL or Extra
Load
1
Rear axle:Rims (light alloy)
91/2 J x 18 H2
91/2 J x 18
91/2 J x 19 EH2
Wheel offset
1.57 in (40 mm)
1.30 in (33 mm)
1.22 in (31 mm)
Summer tires (radial-ply tires)
285/35 ZR18 97Y
1
285/35 ZR18 97Y
1
1Must not be used with snow chains.
285/30 ZR19 98Y XL or Extra
Load
1

427 Technical data
Rims and tires
Spare wheel
SL 500
SL 600
SL 55 AMG
Rim
6 B x 17 H2
6 B x 18
6 B x 18
Wheel offset
0.98 in (25 mm)
0.98 in (25 mm)
0.98 in (25 mm)
Collapsible tire
185/60-17 93P
1
1Must not be used with snow chains.
175/55-18 91P
1
175/55-18 91P
1
iThe SL 65 AMG does not have a spare
wheel. The SL 65 AMG is equipped
with TIREFIT (
page 388).

428 Technical dataElectrical systemModel
SL 500
SL 600
SL 55 AMG
SL 65 AMG
Generator (alternator)
14 V/150 A
14 V/180 A
14 V/180 A
14 V/180 A
Starter motor
12 V/1.7 kW
12 V/1.7 kW
12 V/1.7 kW
12 V/1.7 kW
BatteryStarter battery
12 V/35 Ah
12 V/35 Ah
12 V/35 Ah
12 V/35 Ah
Battery for electrical consumers
12 V/70 Ah
12 V/70 Ah
12 V/70 Ah
12 V/70 Ah
Spark plugs
Bosch F 8 DPER
NGK PFR5R11
NGK IFR6QG
NGK ILFR6A
NGK IFR6QG
Electrode gap
0.039 in (1.0 mm)
0.028 in (0.7 mm)
0.031 in (0.8 mm)
0.028 in (0.7 mm)
Tightening torque
15 – 22 lb-ft
(20 – 30 Nm)
15 – 22 lb-ft
(20 – 30 Nm)
18 – 22 lb-ft
(25 – 30 Nm)
15 – 22 lb-ft
(20 – 30 Nm)

429 Technical data
Main dimensions
Main dimensions
Model
SL 500
SL 600
SL 55 AMG
SL 65 AMG
Overall vehicle length
178.5 in (4 535 mm)
178.5 in (4 535 mm)
178.5 in (4 535 mm)
178.5 in (4 535 mm)
Overall vehicle length when opening/
closing hardtop
185.4 in (4 709 mm)
185.4 in (4 709 mm)
185.4 in (4 709 mm)
185.4 in (4 709 mm)
Overall vehicle width
71.9 in (1 827 mm)
71.9 in (1 827 mm)
71.9 in (1 827 mm)
71.9 in (1827 mm)
Overall vehicle height
51.0 in (1 295 mm)
51.0 in (1 295 mm)
51.0 in (1 295 mm)
51.0 in (1 295 mm)
Overall vehicle height when opening/
closing hardtop
65.9 in (1 674 mm)
65.9 in (1 674 mm)
65.9 in (1 674 mm)
65.9 in (1 674 mm)
Wheelbase
100.8 in (2 560 mm)
100.8 in (2 560 mm)
100.8 in (2 560 mm)
100.8 in (2 560 mm)
Track, front
61.4 in (1 559 mm)
61.4 in (1 559 mm)
61.8 in (1 569 mm)
61.8 in (1 569 mm)
Track, rear
60.5 in (1 537 mm)
60.5 in (1 537 mm)
61.1 in (1 551 mm)
61.1 in (1 551 mm)

430 Technical dataWeightsTrunk load max.
220 lb (100 kg)

431 Technical data
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.
CapacitiesVehicle components and their respective
lubricants must match. Therefore use only
products tested and approved by
Mercedes Benz.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
SL 500
SL 600
SL 55 AMG
SL 65 AMG
7.9 US qt (7.5 l)
8.5 US qt (8.0 l)
9.0 US qt (8.5 l)
8.5 US qt (8.0 l)
Approved engine oils
Automatic transmission
SL 500
SL 600
SL 55 AMG
SL 65 AMG
10.3 US qt (9.7 l)
8.0 US qt (7.5 l)
9.1 US qt (8.6 l)
8.0 US qt (7.5 l)
MB Automatic Transmission Fluid
Rear axle
SL 500
SL 600
SL 55 AMG
SL 65 AMG
1.5 US qt (1.4 l)
1.3 US qt (1.2 l)
1.5 US qt (1.4 l)
1.3 US qt (1.2 l)
Hypoid gear oil SAE 85 W 90
Hypoid gear oil SAE 85 W 90
Hypoid gear oil SAE 85 W 90
Hypoid gear oil SAE 75 W 140
Hydraulic system for active body control (ABC)
approx. 4.3 US qt (4.0 l)
MB Hydraulic Fluid
Power steering
approx. 1.1 US qt (1.0 l)
MB Power Steering Fluid (Pentosin
CHF 11S)
Front wheel hubs
approx. 3.0 oz (85 g) each
High temperature roller bearing grease
Brake system
1.1 US qt (1.05 l)
MB Brake Fluid (DOT 4+)

432 Technical dataFuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.
Model
Capacity
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.
Cooling system
SL 500
SL 600
SL 55 AMG
SL 65 AMG
approx. 12.3 US qt (11.6 l)
approx. 13.6 US qt (12.9 l)
approx. 14.5 US qt (13.7 l)
approx. 16.4 US qt (15,5 l)
MB 325.0 Anticorrosion / Antifreeze
Low temperature cooling system
SL 600
SL 65 AMG
approx. 2.2 US qt (2.1 l)
approx. 3.1 US qt (2.9 l)
MB 325.0 Anticorrosion / Antifreeze
Fuel tank
including a reserve of
All models
SL 500
SL 600
SL 55 AMG
SL 65 AMG
21.1 US gal (80.0 l)
2.6 US gal (10.0 l)
2.6 US gal (10.0 l)
3.7 US gal (14.0 l)
3.7 US gal (14.0 l)
Premium unleaded gasoline:
Minimum Posted Octane 91
(Avg. of 96 RON /86 MON)
Air conditioning system
R-134a refrigerant and special PAG lu-
bricant oil (never R-12)
Hydraulic system for retractable hardtop
0.42 US qt (0.4 l)
MB Hydraulic Fluid
Windshield washer and headlamp cleaning system
7.4 US qt (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 437).