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354 OperationTires and wheelsBar
Another metric unit for air pressure. There 
are 14.5038 pounds per square inch (psi) 
to 1 bar; there are 100 kilopascals (kPa) 
to 1 bar.
Bead
The tire bead contains steel wires wrapped 
by steel cords that hold the tire onto the 
rim.
Cold tire inflation pressure
Tire inflation pressure when your vehicle 
has been sitting for at least 3 hours or driv-
en no more than 1 mile (1.6 km). 
Curb weight
The weight of a motor vehicle with stan-
dard equipment including the maximum 
capacity of fuel, oil, and coolant, and, if so 
equipped, air conditioning and additional 
optional equipment, but without passen-
gers and cargo.DOT (D
epartment o
f T
ransportation)
A tire branding symbol which denotes the 
tire meets requirements of the 
U.S. Department of Transportation.
GAWR (G
ross A
xle W
eight R
ating)
The GAWR is the maximum permissible 
axle weight. The gross vehicle weight on 
each axle must never exceed the GAWR for 
the front and rear axle indicated on the 
certification label located on the driver’s 
door B-pillar.
GVW (G
ross V
ehicle W
eight)
The GVW comprises the weight of the 
vehicle including fuel, tools, spare wheel, 
installed accessories, passengers and 
cargo and, if applicable, trailer tongue 
load. The GWV must never exceed the 
GWVR indicated on the certification label 
located on the driver’s door B-pillar.GVWR (G
ross V
ehicle W
eight R
ating)
This is the maximum permissible vehicle 
weight of the fully loaded vehicle (weight of 
the vehicle including all options, passen-
gers, fuel, and cargo and, if applicable, 
trailer tongue load). It is indicated on 
certification label located on the driver’s 
door B-pillar.
Kilopascal (kPa)
The metric unit for air pressure. There are 
6.9 kPa to 1 psi; another metric unit for air 
pressure is bar. There are 100 kilopascals 
(kPa) to 1 bar.
Maximum load rating
The maximum load in kilograms and 
pounds that can be carried by the tire.
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
The sum of curb weight, accessory weight, 
vehicle capacity weight and production 
options weight. 
     
        
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484 Technical dataFuels, coolants, lubricants etc.CapacitiesVehicle components and their respective 
lubricants must match. Therefore only use 
products tested and approved by 
Mercedes-Benz.Please refer to the Factory Approved Ser-
vice Products Pamphlet, or inquire at your 
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Model
Capacity
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.
Engine with oil filter
E350
E3504MATIC
E5004MATIC
8.5 US qt (8.0 l)
Approved engine oils
E320CDI
E500
8.0 US qt (7.5 l)
E55AMG
9.0 US qt (8.5 l)
Automatic transmission
E320CDI
E55AMG
8.0 US qt (7.5 l)
MB Automatic Transmission Fluid
E350
E500
8.5 US qt (8.0 l)
E3504MATIC
E5004MATIC
6.9 US qt (6.5 l)
Front axle
E3504MATIC
E5004MATIC
0.63 US qt (0.6 l)
Hypoid gear oil SAE 85 W 90 
     
        
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485 Technical data
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.
Model
Capacity
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.
Rear axle
E350
E3504MATIC
1.06 US qt (1.0 l)
Hypoid gear oil SAE 85 W 90
E320CDI
E500
E5004MATIC
E55AMG
1.37 US qt (1.3 l)
Transfer case
E3504MATIC
E5004MATIC
0.62 US qt (0.585 l)
MB Transfer Case Fluid
Power steering
approx. 0.95 US qt (0.9 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+) 
Cooling system
E320CDI
13.3 US qt (12.6 l)
MB 325.0 Anticorrosion/Antifreeze
E350
E3504MATIC
10.7 US qt (10.0 l)
E500
E5004MATIC
11.9 US qt (11.3 l)
E55AMG
13.8 US qt (13.2 l) 
     
        
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486 Technical dataFuels, coolants, lubricants etc.
Model
Capacity
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.
Fuel tank
21.12 US gal (80.0 l)
Gasoline engines:
Premium unleaded gasoline
Minimum Posted Octane 91 (Avg. of 96 
RON/86 MON)
Diesel engine:
Diesel fuels according to ASTM D 975 grades 
1-D and 2-D
including a reserve of
all except 
E55AMG
2.38 US gal (9.0 l)
including a reserve of
E55AMG
3.7 US gal (14.0 l)
Air conditioning system
R-134a refrigerant and special PAG lubricant 
oil (never R-12)
Windshield washer
4.8 US qt (4.5 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 492).Windshield washer and head-
lamp cleaning system
7.4 US qt (7.0 l)
MB Windshield Washer Concentrate
1