2006 MERCEDES-BENZ S55AMG technical data

428 Technical dataRims and tiresSame size tires
S350
S 430, S 430 4MATIC, S 500,
S 500 4MATIC (without Sport
Package*)
S 600 (without Sport Package*
and without Appearance
Package*)
S 600 (with Appearance
Package*)
Rims (light alloy)
7.5 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
2
2Radial-ply tires
-
245/45 R18 96Y
1
245/45 R18 96Y
1
All-season tires
2
225/55 R17 97H M+S
-
-
Winter tires
2, 3
3For more information, see “Winter tires” (page 327).
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

429 Technical data
Rims and tires
S 430, S 500, S 600 (with Sport
Package*)
S55AMG
S 430 4MATIC, S 500 4MATIC
(with Sport Package*)
S65AMG
Rims (light alloy)
8 J x18 H2
1, 2

or
8.5 J x18 EH23
8 J x18 H2
1, 2
or
8.5J x18 EH2
3
1For use with winter tires only.2For use with snow chains contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.3Must not be used with snow chains.
8 J x19 H2
1, 2
Wheel offset
1.73 in (44 mm)
1.73 in (44 mm)
1.97 in (50 mm)
Summer tires
4
4Radial-ply tires
-
245/45 R18 100Y XL (Extra Load)
-
All-season tires
4
-
-
-
Winter tires
4, 5
5For more information, see “Winter tires” (page 327).
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
245/40 R19 98V XL (Extra Load)
M+S.
2

430 Technical dataRims and tiresMixed size tires
S430, S500, S600 ( with
Sport Package*)
S55AMG
S65AMG
Front axle:
AMG light alloy rims
8.5 J x 18 EH2
2
8.5 J x 19 H2
2
8.5 J x 19 H2
2
Wheel offset
1.73 in (44 mm)
1.73 in (44 mm)
1.73 in (44 mm)
Summer tires
1
1Radial-ply tires
245/45 R18 100Y XL (Extra
Load)
or
245/45 R18 96Y
245/40 ZR19 98Y XL (Extra
Load)
2
or
245/40 ZR19
2
245/40 ZR19 98Y XL (Extra
Load)
2
or
245/40 ZR19
2
Rear axle:
AMG light alloy rims
9 J x 18 EH2
2
91/2 J x 19 H2
2
91/2 J x 19 H2
2
Wheel offset
1.73 in (44 mm)
1.81 in (46 mm)
2.36 in (60 mm)
Summer tires
1
265/40 R18 101Y XL
(Extra Load)
2
or
265/40 R18 97Y
2
2Must not be used with snow chains.
275/35 ZR19 100Y XL
(Extra Load)
2
or
275/35 ZR19
2
275/35 ZR19 100Y XL
(Extra Load)
2
or
275/35 ZR19
2

431 Technical data
Rims and tires
Spare wheel
S350
S 430, S 430 4MATIC, S 500,
S 500 4MATIC (without Sport
Package*)
S 430, S 430 4MATIC, S 500,
S 500 4MATIC (with Sport
Package*), S 600, S 55 AMG
S65AMG
Rims (light alloy)
7.5 J x 17 H2
8 J x 18 H2
8Jx19 H2
Wheel offset
2.0 in (51 mm)
1.73 in (44 mm)
1.97 in (50 mm)
Summer tires
1
1Radial-ply tires
-
245/45 R18 96Y
245/40 ZR19 98Y XL (Extra Load)
All-season tires
1
225/55 R17 97H M+S
-
-

432 Technical dataElectrical systemModel
S 350
S 430, S 430 4MATIC,
S 500, S 500 4MATIC
S 55 AMG
S 600
S 65 AMG
Generator (alternator)
14 V/150 A
14 V/180 A
14 V/220 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
Battery
12 V/95 Ah
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
NGK NFR 6Q-G
Electrode gap
0.039 in (1.0 mm)
0.031 in (0.8 mm)
0.028 in (0.7 mm)
0.028 in (0.7 mm)
Tightening torque
18 – 22 lb-ft (25 – 30 Nm)
18 – 22 lb-ft (25 – 30 Nm)
15 – 22 lb-ft (20 – 30 Nm)
15 – 22 lb-ft (20 – 30 Nm)

433 Technical data
Main dimensions and weights
Main dimensions and weights
Main dimensionsWeightsModel
S 350 (220.067)
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)
S 65 AMG (220.179)
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)
57.4 in (1457 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)
62.0 in (1574 mm)
62.1 in (1578 mm)
Track, rear
62.0 in (1574 mm)
62.0 in (1574 mm)
62.0 in (1574 mm)
62.1 in (1578 mm)
Max. roof load
220 lb (100 kg)
Max. trunk load
220 lb (100 kg)

434 Technical dataFuels, 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
S 350
S 430, S 430 4MATIC
S 500, S 500 4MATIC
S 55 AMG
S 600
S 65 AMG
8.5 US qt. (8.0 l)
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)
11.0 US qt (10.5 l)
Approved engine oils
Automatic transmission
S 350
7.9 US qt. (7.5 l)
MB Automatic Transmission Fluid
S 430, S 430 4MATIC,
S 500, S 500 4MATIC
9.1 US qt. (8.6 l)
S 600, S 65 AMG
8.1 US qt. (7.7 l)
Rear axle
S 350, S 430 4MATIC,
S 500 4MATIC
1.16 US qt. (1.1 l)
Hypoid gear oil SAE 85 W 90
S 430, S 500
1.7 US qt. (1.6 l)
S55AMG, S600,
S65AMG
2.1 US qt. (2.0 l)
Front axle
S 430 4MATIC
S 500 4MATIC
0.63 US qt. (0.6 l)
Hypoid gear oil SAE 85 W 90

435 Technical data
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.
Model
Capacity
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.
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
All models
4.2 US qt. (4.0 l)
MB Hydraulic Fluid
Power steering
All models
approx. 1.1 US qt. (1.0 l)
MB Power Steering Fluid
(Pentosin CHF 11S)
Front wheel hubs
All models
approx. 3.5 oz. (100 g) each
High-temperature roller bearing
grease
Brake system
All models
0.7 US qt. (0.7 l)
MB Brake Fluid (DOT 4+)
Cooling system
S 350
S 430, S 430 4MATIC
S 500, S 500 4MATIC
S 55 AMG
S 600
S 65 AMG
approx. 11.1 US qt. (10.5 l)
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. 15.85 US qt. (15.0 l)
approx. 15.96 US qt. (15.1 l)
MB 325.0 Anticorrosion/Antifreeze
Low temperature cooling system
S 600
S 65 AMG
2.3 US qt. (2.2 l)
3.06 US qt (2.9 l)
MB 325.0 Anticorrosion/Antifreeze