MERCEDES-BENZ SL65AMG 2008 R230 Owner's Manual

450 Technical data
Rims and tires
Same size tires
ModelSL 550SL 600
Rims (light alloy)8.5 J x 18 H28.5 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset1.38 in (35 mm)1.38 in (35 mm)
Winter tires1,2
1Radial-ply tires2Not available as factory equipment.
255/40 R18 95V M+S.
or
255/40 R18 95V M+S.MOExtended
3
3Must 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 95V M+S.
or
255/40 R18 95V M+S.MOExtended
3
ModelSL 55 AMGSL 55 AMG (Performance Package*)
SL 65 AMG
Rims (light alloy)8.5 J x 18 H28.5 J x 19 H2
Wheel offset1.18 in (30 mm)1.18 in (30 mm)
Winter tires1,2
1Radial-ply tires2Not available as factory equipment.
255/40 R18 95V M+S.255/35 R19 96V XL (Extra Load) M+S.

451 Technical data
Rims and tires
Mixed size tires
ModelSL 550SL 600
Front axle:
Rims (light alloy)8.5 J x 18 H28.5 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset1.38 in (35 mm)1.38 in (35 mm)
Summer tires1
1Radial-ply tires
255/40 R18 95W
or
255/40 R18 95Y MOExtended
2
2Must 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
or
255/40 R18 95Y MOExtended
2
Rear axle:
Rims (light alloy)9.5 J x 18 H29.5 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset1.57 in (40 mm)1.57 in (40 mm)
Summer tires1,3
3Must not be used with snow chains.
285/35 R18 97W
or
285/35 R18 97Y MOExtended
2
285/35 R18 97Y
or
285/35 R18 97Y MOExtended
2

452 Technical data
Rims and tires
ModelSL 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 H28.5 J x 19 H2
Wheel offset1.18 in (30 mm)1.18 in (30 mm)
Summer tires1
1Radial-ply tires
255/40 ZR18 95Y255/35 ZR19 96Y XL (Extra Load) MO1
Rear axle:
Rims (light alloy)9.5 J x 18 H29.5 J x 19 H2
Wheel offset1.30 in (33 mm)1.22 in (31 mm)
Summer tires1,2
2Must not be used with snow chains.
285/35 ZR18 97Y285/30 ZR19 98Y XL (Extra Load) MO1

453 Technical data
Rims and tires
Spare wheel
ModelSL 550SL 600
SL 55 AMGSL 55 AMG (Performance Package*)
SL 65 AMG
Rim6 B x 17 H26 B x 18 H26.5 B x 19 H2
Wheel offset0.98 in (25 mm)0.98 in (25 mm)0.55 in (14 mm)
Collapsible tire1
1Must not be used with snow chains.
185/60-17 93P175/55-18 95P175/50-19 97P
Recommended tire
inflation pressure36 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.iPlease note that the tire inflation pressure of
the collapsible tire differs from the tire inflation
pressure of the road tires.

454 Technical data
Electrical system
ModelSL 550SL 600SL 55 AMGSL 65 AMG
Generator (alternator)14 V/180 A14 V/180 A14 V/180 A14 V/180 A
Starter motor12 V/1.7 kW12 V/1.7 kW12 V/1.7 kW12 V/1.7 kW
Starter battery12 V/35 Ah12 V/35 Ah12 V/35 Ah12 V/35 Ah
Battery for electrical consumers12 V/70 Ah12 V/70 Ah12 V/70 Ah12 V/70 Ah
Spark plugsNGK PLKR7ANGK IFR6QGNGK ILFR6ANGK IFR6QG
Electrode gap0.031 in (0.8 mm)0.028 in (0.7 mm)0.031 in (0.8 mm)0.028 in (0.7 mm)
Tightening torque15 – 18 lb-ft
(20 – 25 Nm)18 – 22 lb-ft
(25 – 30 Nm)18 – 22 lb-ft
(25 – 30 Nm)18 – 22 lb-ft
(25 – 30 Nm)

455 Technical data
Main dimensions
Main dimensions
ModelSL 550SL 600SL 55 AMGSL 65 AMG
Overall vehicle length178.7 in (4 540 mm)178.7 in (4 540 mm)178.5 in (4 535 mm)178.5 in (4 535 mm)
Overall vehicle length when
opening/closing hardtop185.6 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 mirrors folded in)74.4 in (1889 mm)74.4 in (1889 mm)74.4 in (1889 mm)74.4 in (1889 mm)
Overall vehicle width
(exterior 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 height51.0 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 hardtop65.9 in (1 674 mm)65.9 in (1 674 mm)65.9 in (1 674 mm)65.9 in (1 674 mm)
Wheelbase100.8 in (2 560 mm)100.8 in (2 560 mm)100.8 in (2 560 mm)100.8 in (2 560 mm)
Track, front61.4 in (1 559 mm)61.4 in (1 559 mm)61.8 in (1 569 mm)61.8 in (1 569 mm)
Track, rear60.5 in (1 537 mm)60.5 in (1 537 mm)61.2 in (1 555 mm)61.1 in (1 551 mm)
Turning circle36.1 ft (11.0 m)36.1 ft (11.0 m)36.1 ft (11.0 m)36.1 ft (11.0 m)

456 Technical data
Weights
Trunk load max.220 lbs (100 kg)

457 Technical data
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.
Capacities
Vehicle components and their respective
lubricants must match. Therefore only use
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
respect to handling, storing and disposing
of service fluids. Otherwise you could
endanger persons or the environment.
Keep service fluids out of the reach of
children.
For health reasons, you should prevent
service fluids from coming into direct
contact with your skin or clothing.
If a service fluid is swallowed, contact a
physician immediately.
ModelCapacityFuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.
Engine with oil filterSL 550
SL 600
SL 55 AMG
SL 65 AMG9.0 US qt (8.5 l)
8.5 US qt (8.0 l)
9.0 US qt (8.5 l)
8.5 US qt (8.0 l)Approved engine oils
Automatic transmissionSL 550
SL 600
SL 55 AMG
SL 65 AMG9.5 US qt (9.0 l)
8.0 US qt (7.5 l)
9.1 US qt (8.6 l)
8.0 US qt (7.5 l)MB Automatic Transmission Fluid

458 Technical data
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.
ModelCapacityFuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.
Rear axleSL 550
SL 600
SL 55 AMG
SL 55 AMG
1
SL 65 AMG
1SL 55 AMG with Performance Package*
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)
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
Hypoid gear oil SAE 75 W 140
Hydraulic system for active body control (ABC)approx. 4.0 US qt (3.8 l)MB ABC Fluid
Power steeringapprox. 1.06 US qt (1.0 l)MB Power Steering Fluid
(Chevron Texaco PSF 9109)
Front wheel hubsapprox. 3.0 oz (85 g) eachHigh temperature roller bearing grease
Brake system1.1 US qt (1.05 l)MB Brake Fluid (DOT 4+)
Cooling systemSL 550
SL 600
SL 55 AMG
SL 65 AMGapprox. 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 systemSL 600
SL 65 AMGapprox. 2.2 US qt (2.1 l)
approx. 3.1 US qt (2.9 l)MB 325.0 Anticorrosion/Antifreeze

459 Technical data
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.
ModelCapacityFuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.
Fuel tank
including a reserve ofAll models
SL 550
SL 600
SL 55 AMG
SL 65 AMG21.1 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)
Air conditioning systemR-134a refrigerant and special
PAG lubricant oil (never R-12)
Hydraulic system for retractable hardtop0.42 US qt (0.4 l)MB Hydraulic Fluid
Windshield washer and headlamp cleaning
system7.4 US qt (7.0 l)MB Windshield Washer Concentrate1
1Use MB Windshield Washer Concentrate “MB SummerFit” and water for temperatures above freezing point or MB Windshield Washer Concentrate “MB SummerFit”
and commercially available premixed windshield washer solvent/antifreeze for temperatures below freezing point. Follow suggested mixing ratios (page 465).