MERCEDES-BENZ S CLASS 2003 Owners Manual

361 Technical data
Layout of poly-V-belt drive
Layout of poly-V-belt drive
S 430 / S 500
1Automatic belt tensioner
2Power steering pump
3Air conditioning compressor
4Crankshaft
5Coolant pump
6Generator (alternator)
7Idler pulley
S55AMGThe S 55 AMG has two poly-V-belts (belt one
shown in purple/belt two shown in black). 1Idler pulley
2Automatic belt tensioner
3Power steering pump
4Air conditioning compressor
5Crankshaft
6Coolant pump
7Generator (alternator)
8Idler pulley
9Automatic belt tensioner
10Super charger
S600
1Automatic belt tensioner
2Power steering pump
3Air conditioning compressor
4Crankshaft
5Coolant pump
6Generator (alternator)
7Idler pulley
8Idler pulley
9Idler pulley

362 Technical dataEngine
EngineModel
S 430 (220.070, 220.170)
1
1The quoted data apply only to the standard vehicle. See an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for the corresponding data of all special bodies and
special equipment.
S 500 (220.175)
1
S 430 4MATIC (220.183)
1
S 500 4MATIC (220.184)
1
Engine
113
113
Mode of operation
4-stroke engine, gasoline injection
4-stroke engine, gasoline injection
No. of cylinders
8
8
Bore
3.54 in. (89.90 mm)
3.82 in. (97.00 mm)
Stroke
3.31 in. (84.00 mm)
3.31 in. (84.00 mm)
Total piston displacement
260.3 cu.in. (4266 cm
3)
303.0 cu.in. (4966 cm
3)
Compression ratio
10:1
10:1
Output acc. to SAE J 1349
275 hp / 5750 rpm
(205 kW / 5750 rpm)
302 hp / 5500 rpm
(225 kW / 5500 rpm)
Maximum torque
acc. to SAE J 1349
295 ft.lb. / 2700 rpm
(400 Nm / 3000 rpm)
339 ft.lb. / 2700 rpm
(460 Nm / 2700 rpm)
Maximum engine speed
6000 rpm
6000 rpm
Firing order
1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8
1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8
Poly-V-belt
7 ft 10 in. (2390 mm)
7 ft 10 in. (2390 mm)

363 Technical data
Engine
Model
S 55 AMG (220.174)
1
S 600 (220.176)
1
Engine
113
275
Mode of operation
4-stroke engine, gasoline injection
4-stroke engine, gasoline injection
No. of cylinders
8
12
Bore
3.82 in. (97.00 mm)
3.23 in. (82.00 mm)
Stroke
3.60 in. (92.00 mm)
3.43 in. (87.00 mm)
Total piston displacement
331.8cu.in. (5439cm
3)
336.4 cu.in. (5513 cm
3)
Compression ratio
9:1
9:1
Output acc. to SAE J 1349
493 hp / 6 100 rpm
(368 kW / 6 100 rpm)
493 hp / 5 000 rpm
(368 kW / 5 000 rpm)
Maximum torque
acc. to SAE J 1349
517 ft.lb. / 2 750-4 000 rpm
(700 Nm / 2 750-4 000 rpm)
590 ft.lb./ 1 800-3 500 rpm
(800 Nm / 1 800-3 500 rpm)
Maximum engine speed
6500 rpm
5 950 rpm
Firing order
1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8
1-12-5-8-3-10-6-7-2-11-4-9
Poly-V-belt
Belt 1: 4 ft 3 in. (1289 mm)
Belt 2: 8 ft 1 in. (2462 mm)
7 ft 7 in. (2335 mm)
1The quoted data apply only to the standard vehicle. See an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for the corresponding data of all special bodies and
special equipment.

364 Technical dataRims and tires
Rims and tiresUse only tires and rims which have been
specifically developed for your vehicle and
tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz.
Other tires and rims can have detrimental
effects, such as:

Poor handling characteristics


Increased noise


Increased fuel consumption
!Moreover, tires and rims not approved
by Mercedes-Benz may, under load, ex-
hibit dimensional variations and differ-
ent tire deformation characteristics
that could cause them to come into
contact with the vehicle body or axle
parts. Damage to the tires or the vehi-
cle can be the result.
iFurther information on tires and rims is
available at any authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center. A tire inflation
pressure table is located on the fuel fill-
er cap of the vehicle. The tire pressure
should be checked regularly and
should only be adjusted on cold tires.
Follow tire manufacturer’s mainte-
nance recommendation included with
vehicle.

365 Technical data
Rims and tires
Same size tires
S 430, S 430 4MATIC
S 500, S 500 4MATIC
(except Sport Package*)
S 600
(except Sport Package)
S 430, S 500
S 600
(Sport Package*)
S 55 AMG
Rims (light alloy)
7½ J x17 H2
8 J x18 H2
1
1For use with snow chains contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
8 J x18 H2
1 or 8½ J x18 EH2
2
2Must not be used with snow chainsWheel offset
1.81 in. (46 mm)
1.73 in. (44 mm)
1.73 in. (44mm)
Summer tires (radial-ply tires)
-
245 / 45 R18 96Y
1
-
All-season tires (radial-ply tires)
225 / 55 R17 97H M+S AS
-
-
Winter tires (radial-ply tires)
225 / 55 R17 97H M+S
245 / 45 R18 100V XL M+S
1 or
245/ 45 R18 96H M+S
1
245/ 45 R18 100V XL M+S
1 or
245/ 45 R18 96H M+S
1

366 Technical dataRims and tiresMixed size tires
S 430 4MATIC, S 500 4MATIC
(Sport Package*)
Rims (light alloy)
8 J x18 H2
1,2
or 8½ J x18 EH2
3
1For use with winter tires only2For use with snow chains contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center3Must not be used with snow chainsWheel offset
1.73 in. (44 mm)
Summer tires (radial-ply tires)
245 / 45 R18 100Y XL
Winter tires (radial-ply tires)
245 / 45 R18 100V XL M+S
2 or
245/ 45 R18 96H M+S
2
S 430 , S 500, S 600 (Sport Package*)
S 55 AMG
Front axle:
AMG light alloy rims
8½ J x 18 EH2
1
8½ J x 18 EH2
1
Wheel offset
1.73 in. (44 mm)
1.73 in. (44 mm)
Summer tires (radial-ply tires)
245 / 45 R18 100Y XL
245 / 45 R18 100Y XL
Rear axle:
AMG light alloy rims
9 J x 18 EH2
1
9 J x 18 EH2
1
Wheel offset
1.73 in. (44 mm)
1.73 in. (44 mm)
Summer tires (radial-ply tires)
265 / 40 R18 101Y XL
1
1Must not be used with snow chains
265 / 40 R18 101Y XL
1

367 Technical data
Rims and tires
Spare wheel
S 430, S 430 4MATIC
S 500, S 500 4MATIC
(except Sport Package*)
S 430, S 430 4MATIC, S 500, S 500 4MATIC
(Sport Package*)
S 600, S 55 AMG
Rims (light alloy)
7½ J x 17 H2
8 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset
2.0 in. (51 mm)
1.73 in. (44 mm)
Summer tires (radial-ply tires)
-
245 / 45 R18 96Y
All-season tires (radial-ply tires)
225 / 55 R17 97H M+S AS
-

368 Technical dataElectrical system
Electrical systemModel
S 430, S 500
S 55 AMG
S 600
Generator (alternator)
14 V / 150 A
14 V / 180 A
14 V / 180 A
Starter motor
12 V / 1.7 kW
12 V / 1.8 kW
12 V / 1.7 kW
Battery
12 V / 95 Ah
12 V / 95 Ah
12 V / 95 Ah
Spark plugs
Bosch F 8 DPP332
Beru 14 FGH 8 DPUR X 2
NGK PFR 5 R-11
NGK ILFR 6 A
NGK IFR 6 Q-G
Electrode gap
0.039 in. (1.0 mm)
0.031 in. (0.8 mm)
0.028 in. (0.7 mm)
Tightening torque
15 – 22 ft.lb. (20 – 30 Nm)
15 – 22 ft.lb. (20 – 30 Nm)
15 – 22 ft.lb. (20 – 30 Nm)

369 Technical data
Main dimensions
Main dimensions
Model
S 430 (220.070)
S 430 (220.170)
S 430 4MATIC (220.183)
S 500 (220.175)
S 500 4MATIC (220.184)
S 55 AMG (220.174)
S 600 (220.176)
Overall vehicle length
198.3 in. (5038 mm)
203.1 in. (5158 mm)
203.1 in. (5158 mm)
203.1 in. (5158 mm)
Overall vehicle width
73.0 in. (1855 mm)
73.0 in. (1855 mm)
73.0 in. (1855 mm)
73.0 in. (1855 mm)
Overall vehicle height
57.2 in. (1454 mm)
57.2 in. (1454 mm)
57.2 in. (1454 mm)
57.4 in. (1457 mm)
Wheelbase
116.7 in. (2965 mm)
121.5 in. (3085 mm)
121.5 in. (3085 mm)
121.5 in. (3085 mm)
Track, front
62.0 in. (1574 mm)
62.0 in. (1574 mm)
62.1 in. (1578 mm)
62.0 in. (1574 mm)
Track, rear
62.0 in. (1574 mm)
62.0 in. (1574 mm)
62.0 in. (1574 mm)
62.0 in. (1574 mm)

370 Technical dataWeights
WeightsMax. roof load
220 lb. (100 kg)
Max. trunk load
220 lb. (100 kg)