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Engine E 550Firing order1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8Poly-V-belt2 392 mmElectrical system E 550Alternator14 V/180 AStarter motor12 V/1.4 kWBattery12 V/95 AhSpark plugs, typeNGK PLKR 7ASpark plugs,
electrode gap0.031 in (0.8 mm)Spark plugs,
tightening torque15 - 18 lb-ft
(20 - 25 Nm)Main dimensions E 550Overall vehicle
length191.9 in (4 874 mm)Overall vehicle
width 3081.5 in (2
071 mm)Overall vehicle
height57.0 in (1 447 mm)Wheelbase113.1 in (2 874 mm)Track, front62.5 in (1 587 mm)Track, rear63.0 in (1 599 mm)Ground clearance5.4 in (137 mm)Turning circle36.9 ft (11.3 m)Weights E 550Roof loadmax. 220 lb (100 kg)Trunk loadmax. 220 lb (100 kg)Vehicle specification E 550 4MATIC
(212.090)
The quoted data apply only to the standard
vehicle. Contact an authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center for the corresponding data of all
special bodies and special equipment.Engine E 550 4MATICEngine, type273Mode of operation4-stroke engine,
gasoline injectionNo. of cylinders8Bore3.86 in (98.00 mm)Stroke3.56 in (90.50 mm)Total piston
displacement333.2 cu in
(5 461 cm 3
)Compression
ratio10.7:1Output acc. to
SAE J 1349 31382 hp/6
000 rpm
(285 kW/6 000 rpm)Maximum torque
acc. to SAE J 1349391 lb-ft/
2 800 - 4 800 rpm
(530 Nm/
2 800 - 4 800 rpm)Maximum engine
speed6 500 rpmFiring order1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8Poly-V-belt2 392 mmElectrical system E 550 4MATICAlternator14 V/180 AStarter motor12 V/1.4 kWBattery12 V/95 AhSpark plugs, typeNGK PLKR 7A30
Exterior rear view mirrors folded out.
31 Premium fuel required. Performance may vary with fuel octane rating.Vehicle specification E 550 4MATIC (212.090)351Technical data212_AKB; 2; 41, en-USd2ureepe,Version: 2.11.8.12009-07-17T09:14:21+02:00 - Seite 351Z
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Electrical system E 550 4MATICSpark plugs,
electrode gap0.031 in (0.8 mm)Spark plugs,
tightening torque15 - 18 lb-ft
(20 - 25 Nm)Main dimensions E 550 4MATICOverall vehicle
length191.9 in (4 874 mm)Overall vehicle
width 3281.5 in (2
071 mm)Overall vehicle
height57.0 in (1 447 mm)Wheelbase113.1 in (2 874 mm)Track, front62.2 in (1 580 mm)Track, rear63.0 in (1 599 mm)Ground clearance5.4 in (137 mm)Turning circle36.9 ft (11.3 m)Weights E 550 4MATICRoof loadmax. 220 lb (100 kg)Trunk loadmax. 220 lb (100 kg)
Vehicle specification E 63 AMG
(212.077)
The quoted data apply only to the standard
vehicle. Contact an authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center for the corresponding data of all
special bodies and special equipment.
Engine E 63 AMGEngine, type156Mode of operation4-stroke engine,
gasoline injectionNo. of cylinders8Bore4.02 in (102.20 mm)Stroke3.72 in (94.60 mm)Total piston
displacement378.8 cu in
(6 208 cm 3
)Compression
ratio11.3:1Output acc. to
SAE J 1349 33518 hp/6
800 rpm
(386 kW/6 800 rpm)Maximum torque
acc. to SAE J 1349465 lb-ft/5 200 rpm
( 630 Nm/5 200 rpm)Maximum engine
speed7 200 rpmFiring order1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8Poly-V-belt2 360 mmElectrical system E 63 AMGAlternator14 V/180 AStarter motor12 V/1.7 kWBattery12 V/80 AhSpark plugs, typeNGK ILZKAR 7A10Spark plugs,
electrode gap0.039 in (1.0 mm)Spark plugs,
tightening torque15 - 18 lb-ft
(20 - 25 Nm)32 Exterior rear view mirrors folded out.
33 Premium fuel required. Performance may vary with fuel octane rating.352Vehicle specification E 63 AMG (212.077)Technical data
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Use the table below to determine the
MB sheet number.
ModelEngine,
type
MB sheet
number
E 350
E 350 4MATIC
272229.5E 350 BlueTEC642229.51E 550
E 550 4MATIC
273229.5E 63 AMG156229.551
iMB sheet numbers are printed on the
outside of oil containers.
Viscosity grades for engine oils
Using the chart below, select oil viscosity
according to the lowest air temperature
expected before the next oil change.
Engine oil additives
! Do not blend oil additives with engine oil.
They may damage the engine. Damage or
malfunctions resulting from blending oil
additives are not covered by the Mercedes-
Benz Limited Warranty.
Air conditioning refrigerant
R134a (HFC) refrigerant and special PAG
lubricating oil are used in the air conditioning
system.
! Never use R 12 (CFC) or mineral-based
lubricating oil. Otherwise damage to the
system will occur.
Brake fluid
GWarning!
During vehicle operation, the boiling point of
the brake fluid is continuously reduced
through the absorption of moisture from the
atmosphere.
Under extremely strenuous operating
conditions, this moisture content can lead to
the formation of bubbles in the system, thus
reducing the system’s efficiency.
Therefore, the brake fluid must be replaced
regularly. Refer to your vehicle’s Maintenance
Booklet for replacement interval.
Only brake fluid approved by Mercedes-Benz
is recommended. Any authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center will provide you with additional
information.
Premium unleaded gasoline
GWarning!
Gasoline is highly flammable and poisonous.
It burns violently and can cause serious
personal injury.
Never allow sparks, flames or smoking
materials near gasoline!
Turn off the engine before refueling.
Whenever you are around gasoline, avoid
inhaling fumes and any skin or clothing
contact. Extinguish all smoking materials.
51Restriction: Only SAE 0W-40/SAE 5W-40 engine oils may be used.362Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.Technical data
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