Engine oil capacity
8.5 L
- Oil change with filter
Mercedes-Benz E500 W2115.5 litre · 285 kW
Apr 2006 – Dec 2008 · Sedan · Petrol · 211.072
Oil, coolant and a checklist for your next service.
Other E500 versions
Oil & coolant
Coolant capacity
7 L
- Engine cooling system
- Service refill
Engine oil specification
MB 229.5
Coolant specification
MB 325.6 or MB 326.6
- MB 325.6: concentrate, dilute before use
- MB 326.6: premixed, do not add water
Do not mix different coolant types. Let the cooling system cool before opening the reservoir. Check the level after filling. The capacity shown is not a top-up amount.
Engine & gearbox
Engine code
M 273.960
- 5,461 cc · 8 cylinders · 32 valves
- Naturally aspirated · intake manifold injection/ carburettor
- Bore × stroke 98 × 90.5 mm
- Compression 10.7:1
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Automatic gearbox fluid
MB 236.14
- 7G-TRONIC (722.9)
Rear axle oil
1.6 L
- Approval MB 235.0
Brake fluid
DOT 4
The gearbox figure is the quantity listed for the gearbox. A fluid change usually takes less, so fill to the correct level rather than to the figure.
Fluid capacities for Australian models
| Australian model | Power steering |
|---|---|
| E500 (W211), 5.5 Litre V8 32V Eng., Automatic (2006-2009) | 1.1 L (refill) |
From the FUCHS lubricant guide for Australian models. A dry fill is the quantity for an empty unit; a fluid change takes less. A refill is the quantity for a normal fluid change.
When to service & replace parts
Replacement intervals
| Part or fluid | When to replace it |
|---|---|
| Engine oil and oil filter | At each Service A and Service B |
Replace according to wear
Brake pads, discs, tyres and wipers do not share a fixed replacement mileage.
Brake pads and discs
Check pad thickness and disc condition. Replace when they reach the wear limit.
Wiper blades
Replace blades that leave streaks, skip across the glass or have damaged rubber.
Tyres
Check tread, damage and cracking, and correct the pressures.
Service checklist
Service A and Service B alternate, normally once a year. Follow the time or kilometres remaining on your dashboard, whichever comes first. Extra work can fall due with either service.
Service A
When Service A is due on the dashboard
Replace
Check & maintain
Service B
When Service B is due on the dashboard
Replace
Check & maintain
Tick off jobs as you go. Your ticks are saved on this device.
Wiper blade sizes & fittings
Right-hand driveCheck your vehicle’s build month and arm fitting against the rows below.
| Build date | Blade sizes | Attachment / clip | Matching blades |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2006 - Dec 2008 | Driver 650 mm / passenger 650 mm | RBSL1.1 (arm code RBSL1) | Bosch A949S |
For right-hand-drive vehicles. Match the build month, existing arm connector and any fitting conditions before ordering.
Find wiper bladesBrake discs
| Axle | Disc size | Type | Minimum thickness | Applies to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | 330 × 32 mm | Vented | 29.4 mm | With sports suspension |
| Front | 350 × 32 mm | Vented | 30 mm | With sports package |
| Rear | 300 × 22 mm | Vented | 19.4 mm | All versions |
Size is diameter × thickness. Replace a disc before it wears to its minimum thickness, which is also marked on the disc itself. Where two sizes are listed for one axle, the car's equipment decides which it has: measure the disc to be sure.
Wheels & tyres
Stud pattern
5 × 112
- Number of bolts × circle diameter (mm)
Wheel bolts
M14 × 1.5
- 17 mm hex head
Factory wheel and tyre sizes
| Wheel | Tyre size | Rim | Fitted to |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17-inch | 245/45 R17Mercedes-approved (MO) tyres listed | 8.0J × 17, offset ET38 | Front and rear |
| 17-inch | 245/45 R17Mercedes-approved (MO) tyres listed | 8.5J × 17, offset ET38 | Front and rear |
| 18-inch | 245/40 R18Mercedes-approved (MO) tyres listed | 8.0J × 18, offset ET30 | Front and rear |
| 18-inch | 245/40 R18Mercedes-approved (MO) tyres listed | 8.5J × 18, offset ET38 | Front and rear |
| 18-inch | 245/40 R18Mercedes-approved (MO) tyres listed | 9.0J × 18, offset ET39 | Rear |
Sizes the parts catalogue lists for this car. A "Rear" row is the wider rear tyre on cars with different sizes front and rear. Your tyre placard, on the driver's door pillar, gives the sizes and pressures for the wheels your car was built with.
Bulbs
| Light | Bulb | Applies to |
|---|---|---|
| Headlight (low beam) | H7 · 55 W | Halogen |
| Headlight (low beam) | D1S xenon · 35 W | Bi-Xenon |
| High beam | H7 · 55 W | Halogen |
| Front fog light | HB4 · 51 W | AMG |
| Front fog light | H11 · 55 W | Without sports package |
| Indicator, front | PY21W · 21 W | — |
| Daytime running light | H7 · 55 W | — |
| Parking / position light | W5W · 5 W | Halogen |
| Third brake light | LED | — |
| Number plate light | C5W · 5 W | — |
| Interior light | C5W · 5 W | — |
Check the bulb you take out before buying a new one. Halogen, xenon and LED headlights use different bulbs, and LED lights usually have no bulb to replace.
Battery
| Case size (L × W × H) | Capacity | Cold cranking | Share of listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 353 × 175 × 190 mm | 95 Ah | 850 A (EN) | 76% |
The main battery sizes listed for this car, most common first. The right one depends on the car's equipment, such as start-stop, so match the size, capacity and type printed on the battery you are replacing.
Spark plugs
Number
8
Thread
M12 × 1.25
Electrode gap
0.8 mm
Engine, gearbox, brake, wheel, tyre, bulb, battery and plug details are taken from the parts makers' listings for this exact vehicle. Where those listings disagree, only the clear majority is shown.
Parts for this car
27 in stockEvery part we stock that is listed to fit the E500 W211 5.5 litre · 285 kW. Build date and factory options can still affect fitment, so check the fitment table on a part before you order.
Brakes3 parts
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In stock$15.00
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Low stock$139.00
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Engine & cooling6 parts
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Low stock$22.00
Suspension & steering4 parts
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Transmission & driveline4 parts
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Electrical1 part
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Body & interior9 parts
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Keep a record of this service
Print the specifications and checklist with your registration, VIN, mileage and the products you used.