Increased vehicle weight due to
optional equipment
This is the combined weight of all standard
and optional equipment available for the
vehicle, regardless of whether it is actually
installed on the vehicle or not.
Wheel rim
This is the part of the wheel on which the tire
is mounted.
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
The GAWR is the maximum gross axle weight
rating. The actual load on an axle must never
exceed the gross axle weight rating. The
gross axle weight rating can be found on the
vehicle identification plate on the B-pillar on
the driver's side.
Speed index
The speed index is part of the tire
identification. It specifies the speed range for
which the tire is approved. Specifies the
speed range for which the tire is approved.
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight)
The gross vehicle weight includes the weight
of the vehicle including fuel, tools, the spare
wheel, accessories installed, occupants,
luggage and the drawbar noseweight if
applicable. The gross vehicle weight must not
exceed the gross vehicle weight rating GVWR
as specified on the vehicle identification plate
on the B-pillar on the driver's side.
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)
The GVWR is the maximum permissible gross
weight of a fully loaded vehicle (the weight of
the vehicle including all accessories,
occupants, fuel, luggage and the drawbar
noseweight if applicable). The gross vehicle
weight rating is specified on the vehicle
identification plate on the B-pillar on the
driver's side.
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
The maximum weight is the sum of the
unladen weight of the vehicle, the weight of
the accessories, the maximum load and the
weight of the optional equipment installed at
the factory.
Kilopascal (kPa)
Metric unit for tire pressure. 6.9 kPa is the
equivalent of 1 psi. Another unit for tire
pressure is bar. 100 kilopascal (kPa) is the
equivalent of 1 bar.
Load index
In addition to the load bearing index, the load
index may also be imprinted on the sidewall
of the tire. This specifies the load bearing
capacity more precisely.
Unladen weight
The weight of a vehicle with standard
equipment including the maximum capacity
of fuel, oil and coolant. It also includes the air-
conditioning system and optional equipment
if these are installed on the vehicle, but does
not include passengers or luggage.
Maximum tire load
The maximum tire load in kilograms or
pounds is the maximum weight for which a
tire is approved.
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CapacitiesVehicle modelCapacityFuel, coolant,
lubricants etc.Engine oil and
filterE 350 49
E 350 BlueTEC8.5 US qt (8.0 l)Approved engine
oilsE 350 4MATIC7.4 US qt (7.0 l)E 550 49
E 550 4MATIC9.0 US qt (8.5 l)E 63 AMG 509.3 US qt (8.8 l)Power steeringAll models except
AMG vehiclesApproximately 0.95 US qt
(0.9 l)MB power steering
fluid or approved
Dexron III ATFE 63 AMGApproximately 1.3 US qt
(1.2 l)Cooling systemE 350 49
E 350 4MATICApproximately 8.9 US qt
(8.4 l)MB 325.0 corrosion
inhibitor/antifreeze
agentE 350 BlueTECApproximately 12.2 US qt
(11.5 l)E 550 49
E 550 4MATICApproximately 10.9 US qt
(10.3 l)E 63 AMGApproximately 11.6 US qt
(11.0 l)Tank capacityAll models21.1 US gal. (80.0 l)gasoline engines:
premium-grade
unleaded gasoline
(at least 91 octane,
average value
between 96 RON/
86 MON)
Diesel engines:
ULTRA-LOW
SULFUR DIESEL
FUEL (ULSD,
maximum sulfur
content 15 ppm)ReserveAll models except
AMG vehiclesApproximately 2.4 US gal.
(9.0 l)E 63 AMGApproximately 3.7 US gal.
(14.0 l)49 USA only.
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