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Engine S 550 4MATICCompression
ratio10.5:1Output acc. to
SAE J 1349 50382 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 404 mmElectrical system S 550 4MATICAlternator14 V/180 AStarter motor12 V/1.7 kWBattery12 V/95 AhSpark plugs, typeNGK PLKR 6ABosch Y 7 MPP33Spark plugs,
electrode gap0.031 in (0.8 mm)Spark plugs,
tightening torque15 - 18 lb-ft
(20 - 25 Nm)Main dimensions S 550 4MATICOverall vehicle
length206.7 in (5 250 mm)Overall vehicle
width 5183.5 in (2
120 mm)Overall vehicle
height58.2 in (1 479 mm)Main dimensions S 550 4MATICWheelbase124.6 in (3 165 mm)Track, front63.0 in (1 600 mm)Track, rear63.2 in (1 606 mm)Turning circle40.0 ft (12.2 m)Weights S 550 4MATICRoof loadmax. 220 lb (100 kg)Trunk loadmax. 220 lb (100 kg)
Vehicle specification S 600 (221.176)
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 S 600Engine, type275Mode of operation4-stroke engine,
gasoline injectionNo. of cylinders12Bore3.23 in (82.00 mm)Stroke3.43 in (87.00 mm)Total piston
displacement336.4 cu in
(5 513 cm 3
)Compression
ratio9.0:1Output acc. to
SAE J 1349 52510 hp/5
000 rpm
(380 kW/5 000 rpm)50
Premium fuel required. Performance may vary with fuel octane rating.
51 Exterior rear view mirrors folded out.
52 Premium fuel required. Performance may vary with fuel octane rating.Vehicle specification S 600 (221.176)529Technical data221_AKB; 6; 20, en-USd2ugruen,Version: 2.11.8.12009-09-24T13:28:17+02:00 - Seite 529Z
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Engine S 600Maximum torque
acc. to SAE J 1349612 lb-ft/
1 800 - 3 500 rpm
(830 Nm/
1 800 - 3 500 rpm)Maximum engine
speed5 950 rpmFiring order1-12-5-8-3-10-
6-7-2-11-4-9Poly-V-belt2 370 mmElectrical system S 600Alternator14 V/220 AStarter motor12 V/2.0 kWBattery12 V/95 AhSpark plugs, typeNGK IFR 6Q-GSpark plugs,
electrode gap0.028 in (0.7 mm)Spark plugs,
tightening torque15 - 22 lb-ft
(20 - 30 Nm)Main dimensions S 600Overall vehicle
length206.7 in (5 250 mm)Overall vehicle
width 5383.5 in (2
120 mm)Overall vehicle
height58.2 in (1 479 mm)Wheelbase124.6 in (3 165 mm)Track, front63.0 in (1 600 mm)Track, rear63.2 in (1 606 mm)Turning circle40.0 ft (12.2 m)Weights S 600Roof loadmax. 220 lb (100 kg)Trunk loadmax. 220 lb (100 kg)
Vehicle specification S 63 AMG
(221.177)
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 S 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 54518 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 mm53
Exterior rear view mirrors folded out.
54 Premium fuel required. Performance may vary with fuel octane rating.530Vehicle specification S 63 AMG (221.177)Technical data
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Electrical system S 63 AMGAlternator14 V/220 AStarter motor12 V/2.1 kWBattery12 V/95 AhSpark plugs, typeNGK ILZKAR 7A10Spark plugs,
electrode gap0.039 in (1.0 mm)Spark plugs,
tightening torque15 - 18 lb-ft
(20 - 25 Nm)Main dimensions S 63 AMGOverall vehicle
length207.1 in (5 261 mm)Overall vehicle
width 5583.5 in (2
120 mm)Overall vehicle
height58.7 in (1 490 mm)Wheelbase124.6 in (3 165 mm)Track, front63.0 in (1 600 mm)Track, rear63.2 in (1 606 mm)Turning circle40.0 ft (12.2 m)Weights S 63 AMGRoof loadmax. 220 lb (100 kg)Trunk loadmax. 220 lb (100 kg)
Vehicle specification S 65 AMG
(221.179)
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 S 65 AMGEngine, type275Mode of operation4-stroke engine,
gasoline injectionNo. of cylinders12Bore3.25 in (82.60 mm)Stroke3.66 in (93.00 mm)Total piston
displacement364.9 cu in
(5 980 cm 3
)Compression
ratio9.0:1Output acc. to
SAE J 1349 56603 hp/
4 800 - 5 100 rpm
(450 kW/
4 800 - 5 100 rpm)Maximum torque
acc. to SAE J 1349738 lb-ft/
2 000 - 4 000 rpm
(1 000 Nm/
2 000 - 4 000 rpm)Maximum engine
speed5 950 rpmFiring order1-12-5-8-3-10-
6-7-2-11-4-9Poly-V-belt2 370 mmElectrical system S 65 AMGAlternator14 V/220 AStarter motor12 V/1.7 kWBattery12 V/95 AhSpark plugs, typeNGK IFR 6Q-G55
Exterior rear view mirrors folded out.
56 Premium fuel required. Performance may vary with fuel octane rating.Vehicle specification S 65 AMG (221.179)531Technical data221_AKB; 6; 20, en-USd2ugruen,Version: 2.11.8.12009-09-24T13:28:17+02:00 - Seite 531Z
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required for the Maintenance System, or
changing of oil and oil filter at change
intervals longer than those called for by the
Maintenance System will result in engine or
emission control system damage not
covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited
Warranty.
Please follow Maintenance System
recommendations for scheduled oil
changes. Failure to do so will result in
engine or emission control system damage
not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited
Warranty.
Mercedes-Benz recommends MOBIL OIL.
Use the table below to determine the
MB sheet number.
ModelEngine,
type
MB sheet
number
S 450 4MATIC74273229.5S 55075273229.5S 550 4MATIC273229.5S 600275229.5S 63 AMG156229.576S 65 AMG275229.5
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.
74Canada only.75USA only.76Restriction: Only SAE 0W-40/SAE 5W-40 engine oils may be used.
540Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.Technical data
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