2006 MERCEDES-BENZ E500 technical data

474 Technical dataRims and tires
iFurther information on tires and rims is
available at any authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center. A placard with
the recommended tire inflation pres-
sures is located on the driver’s door
B-pillar. Some vehicles may have sup-
plemental tire inflation pressure infor-
mation for driving at high speeds
(page 338) or for vehicle loads less
than the maximum loaded vehicle con-
dition. If such information is provided,
it can be found on the placard located
on the inside of the fuel filler flap. The
tire inflation pressure should be
checked regularly and should only be
adjusted on cold tires. Follow tire man-
ufacturer’s maintenance recommenda-
tion included with the vehicle.
iThe following pages also list the ap-
proved wheel rim and tire sizes for
equipping your vehicles with winter
tires. Winter tires are not available as
standard or optional factory-equip-
ment, but can be purchased from an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Depending on vehicle model and the
standard or optional factory-equipped
wheel rim/tire configuration on your
vehicle (Appearance Package, Sport
Package etc.), equipping your vehicle
with winter tires approved for your ve-
hicle model may also require the pur-
chase of two or four wheel rims of the
recommended size for use with these
winter tires. See an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center for more infor-
mation.

475 Technical data
Rims and tires
Same size tires
16’’ tires
E320 CDI
Rims (light alloy)
8 J x 16 H2
Wheel offset
1.42 in (36 mm)
Summer tires
1
1Radial-ply tires
-
All-season tires
1
225/55 R16 95H M+S
Winter tires
1, 2
2Not available as factory equipment.
-

476 Technical dataRims and tires17’’ tires
E350
E 350 4MATIC
E 500 4MATIC
E 350 (Appearance Package*)
E500
Rims (light alloy)
8 J x 17 H2
8 J x 17 H2
Wheel offset
1.5 in (38 mm)
1.5 in (38 mm)
Summer tires
1
1Radial-ply tires
-
245/45 R17 95H
All-season tires
1
245/45 R17 95H M+S
-
Winter tires
1,2
2Not available as factory equipment.
245/45 R17 99V XL (Extra Load) M+S.
245/45 R17 99V XL (Extra Load) M+S.

477 Technical data
Rims and tires
18’’ tires
E55AMG
E 350 4MATIC (Sport Package*)
1
E 500 4MATIC (Sport Package*)
1Not available in Canada.Rims (light alloy)
8 J x 18 EH2
8 J x 18 EH2
Wheel offset
1.18 in (30 mm)
1.18 in (30 mm)
Summer tires
2
2Radial-ply tires
-
245/40 ZR18 97Y XL (Extra Load)
All-season tires
-
-
Winter tires
2, 3
3Not available as factory equipment.
245/40 R18 97V XL (Extra Load) M+S.
-

478 Technical dataRims and tiresMixed size tires
E350(Sport Package*)
E500(Sport Package*)
E55AMG
Front axle:
Rims (light alloy)
8 J x 18 EH2
Wheel offset
1.18 in (30 mm)
Summer tires
1
1Radial-ply tires
245/40 ZR18
Rear axle:
Rims (light alloy)
9 J x 18 EH2
Wheel offset
1.54 in (39 mm)
Summer tires
1
265/35 ZR18 XL (Extra Load)
2
2Must not be used with snow chains.

479 Technical data
Rims and tires
MOExtended tires*
E350
E 350 (Appearance Package*)
E 350 4MATIC
E500
E 500 4MATIC
Rims (light alloy)
8 J x 17 H2
Wheel offset
1.5 in (38 mm)
Summer tires
1,2
1Radial-ply tires2Must be used in conjunction with Tire Pressure Monitoring System (U.S. vehicles) only.
245/45 R17 95 W MOExtended
All-season tires
-
Winter tires
1,2,3
3Not available as factory equipment.
245/45 R17 99V XL (Extra Load) M+S .MOExtended

480 Technical dataRims and tiresSpare wheel Minispare wheel (except E 55 AMG) Collapsible tire (E 55 AMG only)
!Please compare the recommended tire
inflation pressure for your vehicle with
the tire inflation pressure on the yellow
label located on the spare wheel rim.
If the tire inflation pressure on the yel-
low label on the spare wheel rim differs
from the values given in this Operator’s
Manual, inflate the spare wheel tire to
the recommended tire inflation pres-
sure given on the yellow label on the
spare wheel rim.iPlease note that the tire inflation pres-
sure of the Minispare and the collaps-
ible tire differs from the tire inflation
pressure of the road tires.
Make sure the Minispare tire is inflated
to approximately 61 psi (4.2 bar).
Inflate the collapsible tire to approxi-
mately 51 psi (3.5 bar).
Rim
4 B x 17
Wheel offset
1.34 (34 mm)
Tire
T 155/70 R17 110 M
1
1Must not be used with snow chains.
Rim
6 B x 18
Wheel offset
0.98 (25 mm)
Tire
175/55-18 95P
1
1Must not be used with snow chains.

481 Technical data
Electrical system
Electrical system
Model
E 350, E 350 4MATIC
E 500, E 500 4MATIC
E55AMG
Generator (alternator)
14 V/150 A
14 V/150 A
14 V/180 A
Starter motor
14 V/1.7 kW
14 V/1.7 kW
14 V/1.7 kW
Battery (auxiliary)
12 V/12 Ah
12 V/12 Ah
12 V/12 Ah
Battery (main)
12 V/95 Ah
12 V/95 Ah
12 V/95 Ah
Spark plugs
Bosch Platin Y 7 MPP33
NGK PLKR 6A
Bosch F8 DPP 332U
NGK PFR 5R-11
NGK IL FR 6 A
Electrode gap
0.031 in (0.8 mm)
0.039 in (1.00 mm)
0.031 in (0.8 mm)
Tightening torque
15 - 22 lb-ft (20 - 30 Nm)
18.5 - 22 lb-ft (25 - 30 Nm)
18.5 - 22 lb-ft (25 - 30 Nm)
Model
E320CDI
Generator (alternator)
14 V/200 A
Starter motor
14 V/2.2 kW
Battery (auxiliary)
12 V/12 Ah
Battery (main)
12 V/95 Ah