Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2006 CLS500.
Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.
Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.
| Battery | 0019828208 |
| Front wiper blades | 2118202945 |
| Thermostat | 1122030076 alt 1122030275 |
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Overall length | 193.7 in |
| Overall width | 73.6 in |
| Overall height | 54.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 111.8 in |
| Curb weight | 3990 lb |
| Track (front / rear) | 63 / 61.4 in |
| Weight distribution (front / rear) | 52/48 |
Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.
Torque lug nuts to 96 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 22.1 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8.
| Automatic Transmission Fluid | ATF |
| Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity | 7.5-9.5 |
| Differential Gear Oil Capacity | 2.5 Pints |
| Engine Coolant | USE ONLY COOLANT MEETING MB SHEET 325.0 |
| Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts | 15 ft-lbs |
| Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts | 12 ft-lbs |
| Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug | 22.1 ft-lbs |
| Lug Nuts | 96 ft-lbs |
| Cylinder Firing Order | 1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8 |
| Cylinder Firing Order | 1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8 |
| Spark Plug Gap | 0.031 in |
| Refrigerant | R134a |
| Oil Group | PAG |
| Oil Type | MB part number 0019890803 or equivalent |
| Pressure Test | 20 psi |
| Thermostat Opening Temperature | 185-192 °F |
| Regulated Fuel System Pressure (Without Vacuum) | 54.0-61.0 psi |
| Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum) | 46.0-52.0 psi |
| Engine Compression | 174 |
| Engine Compression | 169-203 psi |
| Torque to Knuckle | 133 ft-lbs |
| Minimum Pad Thickness | Front: 0.079; Rear: 0.079 in |
| Rotor Nominal Thickness From | 1.26 in / 0.866 in |
| Rotor Nominal Thickness To | 1.26 in / 0.866 in |
| Rotor Minimum Machining | 1.181 in / 0.787 in |
| Rotor Discard at or Under | 1.157 in / 0.763 in |
| 1 | 148 ft. lbs., step 2: 90 | 148 ft. lbs |
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