Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1996 S500 Coupe.
The 1996 Mercedes S500 Coupe takes 8.5 qt of 0W-30 engine oil.
Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.
Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.
From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 49 · 760 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.
| Engine air filter | 0030946104 |
| Fuel filter | 0024772701 alt 0024774501 |
| Spark plug | 0031596803 |
| Thermostat | 1199970445 alt 1192000015 |
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Overall length | 199.6 in |
| Overall width | 75.2 in |
| Overall height | 57.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 116.1 in |
| Curb weight | 4696 lb |
| Track (front / rear) | 63 / 62.2 in |
Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.
This engine holds 8.5 qt of 0W-30 / 5W-30 / 0W-40 engine oil, 80W-90 · GL-5 in the differential. Torque lug nuts to 110 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 18.4 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-5-4-8-6-3-7-2. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.
| Differential Gear Oil | 80W-90 · GL-5 |
| Differential Gear Oil Capacity | 2.5 Pints |
| Engine Coolant | USE ONLY COOLANT MEETING MB SHEET 325.0 |
| Engine Oil | 0W-30 · 5W-30 · 0W-40 · 5W-40 · 5W-50 |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 8.5 qt |
| Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts | 295 ft-lbs |
| Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts | Lower: 18-; Upper: 18 ft-lbs |
| Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts | 22 ft-lbs |
| Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug | 18.4 ft-lbs |
| Driveshaft Flange to Transmission | 33.0 ft-lbs |
| Lug Nuts | 110 ft-lbs |
| Cylinder Firing Order | 1-5-4-8-6-3-7-2 |
| Cylinder Firing Order | 1-5-4-8-6-3-7-2 |
| Curb Idle Speed (No Load) | 675 rpm |
| Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load) | 75 rpm |
| Ignition Coil Primary Resistance | .30-.60 ohms |
| Ignition Coil Secondary Resistance | 8000-13,000 ohms |
| Spark Plug Gap | 0.031 in |
| Ignition Timing | 5-20 degrees |
| Refrigerant | R134a |
| Refrigerant Capacity | 2.09-2.31 lbs |
| Oil Type | MB part number 0019890803 or equivalent |
| Oil Capacity | 5.41 oz |
| Standard BCI Group Number | 49 |
| Standard BCI Cranking Performance | 760 cca |
| Regulated Fuel System Pressure (Without Vacuum) | 54.0-61.0 psi |
| Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum) | 46.0-52.0 psi |
| Injector Primary Resistance | 14-17 ohms |
| Engine Compression | 145-203 psi |
| Engine Oil Pressure | 43.5 psi |
| Engine Oil Pressure RPM | 3000 rpm |
| Intake Valve Lash | Hydraulic in |
| Exhaust Valve Lash | Hydraulic in |
| Minimum Pad Thickness | Front: 0.079; Rear: 0.079 in |
| Rotor Runout Limit | 0.003 in / 0.004 in |
| Rotor Nominal Thickness From | 1.181 in / 0.866 in |
| Rotor Nominal Thickness To | 1.181 in / 0.866 in |
| Rotor Minimum Machining | 1.102 in / 0.787 in |
| Rotor Discard at or Under | 1.079 in / 0.764 in |
| 1 | 7 ft. lbs. | 7 ft. lbs |
| 2 | 22 ft. lbs. | 22 ft. lbs |
| 3 | 90 degrees | 90 degrees |
| 4 | 90 | |
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8.5 qt of 0W-30, 5W-30, 0W-40, 5W-40 OR 5W-50, per the factory manual.