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2006 Mercedes R500

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2006 R500.

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 49 · 950 CCA battery. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 49 · 950 CCAOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Fuel filter2514700090
Battery0019828208
Front wiper blades2518200100
Thermostat1122030076 alt 1122030275

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length203.5 in
Overall width75.6 in
Overall height65.4 in
Wheelbase126.8 in
Curb weight5004 lb
Track (front / rear)64.6 / 63.8 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)52/48

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque the oil drain plug to 22.1 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity7.5-9.5
Brake FluidDOT 4
Differential Gear Oil Capacity2.3 Pints

Engine torques

Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts15 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts12 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug22.1 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8
Cylinder Firing Order1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8
Spark Plug Gap0.031 in

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity2.12 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil TypeMB part number 0019890803 or equivalent
Standard BCI Group Number49
Standard BCI Cranking Performance950 cca

Service checks

Pressure Test20 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief20.3 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature185-192 °F
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (Without Vacuum)54.0-61.0 psi
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)46.0-52.0 psi
Engine Compression169-203 psi

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket40 ft-lbs / 18 ft-lbs
Torque to KnuckleSTEP 1: 44, STEP 2: 45 DEGREES ft-lbs
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.079; Rear: 0.079 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From1.26 in / 0.551 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To1.26 in / 0.551 in
Rotor Minimum Machining1.181 in / 0.472 in
Rotor Discard at or Under1.157 in / 0.448 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
1148 ft. lbs., step 2: 90148 ft. lbs

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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