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436 Technical dataRims and tiresSame size tires
18" tires
19" tires
SL 550
SL 600
SL 55 AMG
Rims (light alloy)
8.5 J x 18 H2
8.5 J x 18 H2
8.5 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset
1.38 in (35 mm)
1.38 in (35 mm)
1.18 in (30 mm)
Summer tires
1
1Radial-ply tires
-
-
-
Winter tires
1,2
2Not available as factory equipment.
255/40 R18 95V M+S .
255/40 R18 95V M+S .
255/40 R18 95V M+S .
SL 55 AMG (Performance Package*)
SL 65 AMG
Rims (light alloy)
8.5 J x 19 EH2
Wheel offset
1.18 in (30 mm)
Summer tires
-
Winter tires
1,2
1Radial-ply tires2Not available as factory equipment.
255/35 R19 96V XL (Extra Load) M+S .
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437 Technical data
Rims and tires
Mixed size tires
SL 550
SL 600
Front axle:
Rims (light alloy)
8.5 J x 18 H2
8.5 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset
1.38 in (35 mm)
1.38 in (35 mm)
Summer tires
1
1Radial-ply tires
255/40 R18 95W
255/40 R18 95Y
Rear axle:
Rims (light alloy)
9.5 J x 18 H2
9.5 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset
1.57 in (40 mm)
1.57 in (40 mm)
Summer tires
1,2
2Must not be used with snow chains.
285/35 R18 97W
285/35 R18 97Y
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438 Technical dataRims and tires
SL 55 AMG*
SL 550 (Sport Package*)
SL 600 (Sport Package*)
SL 55 AMG
SL 55 AMG (Performance Package*)
SL 65 AMG
Front axle:
Rims (light alloy)
8.5 J x 18 H2
8.5 J x 19 EH2
Wheel offset
1.18 in (30 mm)
1.18 in (30 mm)
Summer tires
1
1Radial-ply tires
255/40 ZR18 95Y
255/35 ZR19 96Y XL (Extra Load)
Rear axle:
Rims (light alloy)
9.5 J x 18 H2
9.5 J x 19 EH2
Wheel offset
1.30 in (33 mm)
1.22 in (31 mm)
Summer tires
1,2
2Must not be used with snow chains.
285/35 ZR18 97Y
285/30 ZR19 98Y XL (Extra Load)
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439 Technical data
Rims and tires
MOExtended tires*
SL 550
SL 550 (Sport Package*)
SL 600
SL 600 (Sport Package*)
SL 55 AMG
Front axle:
Rims (light alloy)
8.5 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset
1.18 in (30 mm)
Summer tires
1,2
1Radial-ply tires2Must be used in conjunction with Tire Pressure Monitoring System (U.S. vehicles), Run Flat Indicator
(Canada vehicles), or Advanced Tire Pressure Monitoring System* (Canada vehicles) only.
255/40 R18 95Y MOExtended
Winter tires
1,2,4
255/40 R18 95V M+S .MOExtended
Rear axle:
Rims (light alloy)
9.5 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset
1.30 in (33 mm)
Summer tires
1,2,3
3Must not be used with snow chains.
285/35 R18 97Y MOExtended
Winter tires
1,2,3,4
4Not available as factory equipment.
285/35 R18 97V M+S .MOExtended
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440 Technical dataRims and tiresSpare wheel
SL 550
SL 600
SL 55 AMG
SL 55 AMG (Performance Package*)
SL 65 AMG
Rim
6 B x 17 H2
6 B x 18
6.5 B x 19
Wheel offset
0.98 in (25 mm)
0.98 in (25 mm)
0.55 in (14 mm)
Collapsible tire
1
1Must not be used with snow chains.
185/60-17 93P
175/55-18 95P
175/50-19 97P
Recommended tire
inflation pressure
36 psi (2.5 bar)
51 psi (3.5 bar)
51 psi (3.5 bar)
!
Please compare the recommended tire in-
flation pressure for your vehicle with the tire in-
flation pressure on the yellow label located on
the spare wheel rim.
If the tire inflation pressure on the yellow label
on the spare wheel rim differs from the values
given in this Operator’s Manual, inflate the col-
lapsible tire to the recommended tire inflation
pressure given on the yellow label on the spare
wheel rim.
i
Please note that the tire inflation pressure of
the collapsible tire differs from the tire inflation
pressure of the road tires.
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442 Technical dataMain dimensionsModel
SL 550
SL 600
SL 55 AMG
SL 65 AMG
Overall vehicle length
178.5 in (4 540 mm)
178.5 in (4 540 mm)
178.5 in (4 535 mm)
178.5 in (4 535 mm)
Overall vehicle length when
opening/closing hardtop
185.6 in (4 713 mm)
185.6 in (4 713 mm)
185.6 in (4 713 mm)
185.6 in (4 713 mm)
Overall vehicle width
(exterior rear view mirrors folded out)
80.0 in (2 033 mm)
80.0 in (2 033 mm)
80.0 in (2 033 mm)
80.0 in (2 033 mm)
Overall vehicle width
(exterior rear view mirrors folded in)
71.9 in (1 827 mm)
71.9 in (1 827 mm)
71.9 in (1 827 mm)
71.9 in (1 827 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)
61.2 in (1 555 mm)
61.1 in (1 551 mm)
Turning circle
36.1 ft (11.0m)
36.1 ft (11.0m)
36.1 ft (11.0m)
36.1 ft (11.0m)
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445 Technical data
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.
Model
Capacity
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.
Rear axle
SL 550
SL 600
SL 55 AMG
SL 65 AMG
1.3 US qt (1.2 l)
1.3 US qt (1.2 l)
1.3 US qt (1.2 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. 4.0 US qt (3.8 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+)
Cooling system
SL 550
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. 12.7 US qt (12.0 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 550
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)
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458 IndexF
Filler neck, Engine oil 278, 279
First aid kit 388
Flat tire 405
Preparing the vehicle 405
Spare wheel 388, 405
Flexible Service System see FSS
Fluids
Automatic climate control
system 444
Automatic transmission 279, 444
Brake system 272, 444, 447
Capacities 444
Engine coolant 280, 444, 449
Engine oil 275, 444, 446
Power steering 444
Retractable hardtop, Hydraulics 444
Windshield washer and headlamp
cleaning system 444
Fog lamps 131
Messages in the multifunction
display 380, 382
Replacing bulbs 398
Front air bags 71
Front lamps see HeadlampsFront passenger front air bag
Messages in the multifunction
display 356–359
Front passenger front air bag off indicator
lamp 76, 345
FSS (Canada only) 319
Fuel 271
Additives 448
Capacity, Fuel tank 444
Consumption statistics 163
Filler flap 271
Fuel reserve warning lamp 29, 339
Gasoline additives 448
Gauge 29
Premium unleaded gasoline 272,
445, 447
Refueling 271
Requirements 448
Fuel filler flap
Opening 271
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.
Capacities 444
Functions (control system) 141
Fuse chart see Vehicle tool kit
Fuses 424G
Garage door opener 251
Gasoline see Fuel
GAWR 312
Gear range
Automatic transmission 172
Canceling limit 175
Indicator 29
Limiting 172
Shifting into optimal 175
Gear selector lever 32, 168
Cleaning 328
Lock 52
Position 168, 170
Global locking/unlocking see Key
Glove box 233
Good visibility 180
Gross Axle Weight Rating see GAWR
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating see GVWR
Gross Vehicle Weight see GVW
GVW 312
GVWR 313