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2017 Mercedes SL550

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2017 SL550.

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Model year202020182017

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Lug nut torque96 ft-lbsOEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 49; AUXILIARY: N/A · 850; AUXILIARY: 170 CCA battery, OE oil filter 0309970748. 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; AUXILIARY: N/A · 850; AUXILIARY: 170 CCAOEM · verified
Tire sizeP255/40R18; REAR: P285/35R18OEM · verified
Wheel / rim8.5; REAR: 9.5 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter0309970748 alt 2781840280
Fuel filter1724700400
Spark plug0041598103
Battery0019828208 alt 2115410001
Front wiper blades2318201045 alt 2318200945
Thermostat2782010280 alt 2782001600

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length182.3 in
Overall width74 in
Overall height52 in
Wheelbase102 in
Curb weight3957 lb
Track (front / rear)63 / 63 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)52/48

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

Torque lug nuts to 96 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 20.0 ft-lbs.

Engine torques

Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)7.4 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)7.4 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts6.6
Oil Pan to Block Bolts7.4 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug20.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts96 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

Standard BCI Group Number49; AUXILIARY: N/A
Standard BCI Cranking Performance850; AUXILIARY: 170 cca

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
144.0 inch lbs., Step 2: 18.0 ft. lbs., Step 3: 9044 in
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
115.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 33.0 ft. lbs., Step 3: 9015 ft. lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages
144.0 inch lbs., Step 2: 15.044 in

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

1
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
0
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
0
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 a fire

No owner complaints on record with NHTSA for this vehicle.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

21V058000Electrical System:SoftwareReported 05/02/2021

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 - 2021 CLA-Class, GLA-Class, GLE-Class, GLS-Class, SLC-Class, A-Class, GT-Class, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, CLS-Class, SL-Class, B-Class, GLB-Class, GLC-Class… Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and the communication module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. The recall began March 12…

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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Frequently asked

Does the 2017 SL550 have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.