2008 MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class technical data

759 Technical data
Rims and tires
Spare wheelModel
S 450 4MATIC
S 550
S 550 4MATIC
S 600
S 550 (Sport Package*)
S 600 (Sport Package*)
S63AMG
S 63 AMG (Performance Package*)
S65AMG
Rim (steel)
4.5 B x 19 H2
4.5 B x 19 H2
–
Rim (light alloy)
–
–
4.5 B x 19 H2
Wheel offset
1.38 in (35 mm)
1.38 in (35 mm)
1.38 in (35 mm)
Minispare tire
1
1Must not be used with snow chains.
T 155/70 R19 113M
T 155/70 R19 113M
T 155/70 R19 113M
Recommended tire inflation pressure
61 psi (4.2 bar)
61 psi (4.2 bar)
61 psi (4.2 bar)
!
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 yellow 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
pressure given on the yellow label on the spare
wheel rim.
i
Please note that the tire inflation pressure of
the spare tire differs from the tire inflation pres-
sure of the road tires.

760 Technical dataElectrical systemModel
S 450 4MATIC
1
1Canada only
S 550
S 550 4MATIC
S 600
Generator (alternator)
14 V/220 A
14 V/220 A
14 V/220 A
Starter motor
12 V/1.7 kW
12 V/1.7 kW
12 V/1.7 kW
Starter battery
12 V/35 Ah
12 V/35 Ah
12 V/35 Ah
Electrical consumer
battery
12 V/95 Ah
12 V/95 Ah
12 V/95 Ah
Spark plugs
NGK PLKR 6A
Bosch Y 7 MPP 33
NGK PLKR 6A
Bosch Y 7 MPP 33
NGK IFR 6Q-G
Electrode gap
0.031 in (0.8 mm)
0.031 in (0.8 mm)
0.028 in (0.7 mm)
Tightening torque
15 – 18 lb-ft (20 – 25 Nm)
15 – 18 lb-ft (20 – 25 Nm)
18 – 22 lb-ft (25 – 30 Nm)

761 Technical data
Electrical system
Model
S63 AMG
S65 AMG
Generator (alternator)
14 V/220 A
14 V/220 A
Starter motor
12 V/2.1 kW
12 V/1.7 kW
Starter battery
12 V/35 Ah
12 V/35 Ah
Electrical consumer
battery
12 V/95 Ah
12 V/95 Ah
Spark plugs
–1
1Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
NGK IFR 6Q-G
Electrode gap
0.039 in (1.0 mm)
0.028 in (0.7 mm)
Tightening torque
15 – 18 lb-ft (20 – 25 Nm)
15 – 22 lb-ft (20 – 30 Nm)

762 Technical dataMain dimensions and weightsMain dimensionsModel
S 450 4MATIC (221.184)
1
S 550 (221.171)
S 550 4MATIC (221.186)
S 600 (221.176)
S 63 AMG (221.077)
S 65 AMG (221.179)
1Canada onlyOverall vehicle length
205.0 in (5 210 mm)
Overall vehicle width (exterior rear view mirrors folded out)
83.2 in (2 115 mm)
Overall vehicle width (exterior rear view mirrors folded in)
73.7 in (1 928 mm)
Overall vehicle height
All models except S 63 AMG
58.46 in (1 485 mm)
S 63 AMG
58.0 in (1 473 mm)
Wheelbase
124.6 in (3 165 mm)
Track, front
63.2 in (1 600 mm)
Track, rear
63.3 in (1 606 mm)

763 Technical data
Main dimensions and weights
WeightsMax. roof load
220 lb (100 kg)
Max. trunk load
220 lb (100 kg)

764 Technical dataFuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.Capacities
Vehicle components and their respective
lubricants must match. Therefore use only
products tested and approved by
Mercedes-Benz.
Please refer to the Factory Approved
Service Products pamphlet (USA only), or
inquire at an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
Warning!
G
Comply with all valid regulations with re-
spect to handling, storing and disposing of
service fluids. Otherwise you could endan-
ger persons or the environment.
Keep service fluids out of the reach of chil-
dren.
For health reasons, you should prevent ser-
vice fluids from coming into direct contact
with your skin or clothing.
If a service fluid is swallowed, contact a phy-
sician immediately.

765 Technical data
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.
Model
Capacity
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.
Engine with oil filter
S 450 4MATIC
1
S 550
S 550 4MATIC
1Canada only
8.98 US qt. (8.5 l)
Approved engine oils
S600
9.51 US qt. (9.0 l)
S63 AMG
9.25 US qt. (8.75 l)
S65 AMG
9.51 US qt. (9.0 l)
Automatic transmission
S 450 4MATIC
1
10.14 US qt. (9.6 l)
MB Automatic Transmission Fluid
S 550
10.36 US qt. (9.8 l)
S 550 4MATIC
10.14 US qt. (9.6 l)
S600
8.14 US qt. (7.7 l)
S63 AMG
9.25 US qt. (8.75 l)
S65 AMG
9.2 US qt. (8.7 l)
Rear axle
S 450 4MATIC
2
2Canada only
1.90 US qt. (1.8 l)
Hypoid gear oil SAE 85 W 90
S 550
1.27 US qt. (1.2 l)
S 550 4MATIC
1.90 US qt. (1.8 l)
S600
2.11 US qt. (2.0 l)

766 Technical dataFuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.
Model
Capacity
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.
Rear axle
S63 AMG
1.27 US qt. (1.2 l)
Fuchs Titan EG 5010 D
S65 AMG
1.69 US qt. (1.6 l)
Hydraulic system ABC*
All models ex-
cept vehicles
with 4MATIC
4.2 US qt. (4.0 l)
MB ABC Fluid
Power steering
S 450 4MATIC
1
S 550
S 550 4MATIC
approx. 1.06 US qt. (1.0 l)
MB Power Steering Fluid
(Chevron Texaco PSF 9109)
1
1For detailed information, please refer to the Factory Approved Service Products pamphlet (USA only) or contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
S600
approx. 1.27 US qt. (1.2 l)
S63 AMG
approx. 1.06 US qt. (1.0 l)
S65 AMG
approx. 1.27 US qt. (1.2 l)
Front wheel hubs
All models ex-
cept vehicles
with 4MATIC
2
2Vehicles with 4MATIC: All wheel hubs have a lifelong greasing and therefore do not need to be greased.
approx. 3.6 oz. (95 g) each
High-temperature roller bearing grease
Brake system
All models
approx. 0.63 US qt. (0.6 l)
MB Brake Fluid (DOT 4+)