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2018 Mercedes SL450

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2018 SL450.

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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 · 850 CCA; Auxiliary: 170 CCA battery, OE oil filter 0209975445. 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 · 850 CCA; 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 filter0209975445 alt 2761800009
Engine air filter276094050490
Fuel filter1724700400
Battery2115410001 alt 0019828208
Front wiper blades2318200945 alt 2318201045
Thermostat276201068064 alt 2762000600

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length182.3 in
Overall width74 in
Overall height52 in
Wheelbase102 in
Curb weight3825 lb
Track (front / rear)63 / 63 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)50/50

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. 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.

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 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts14.7 ft-lbs
Oil Pan to Block Bolts9.0 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug20.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts96 ft-lbs

Ignition

Spark Plug ManufacturerMercedes-Benz
Spark Plug Gap.031 in
Spark Plug Torque17 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

Standard BCI Group Number49
Standard BCI Cranking Performance850 cca; Auxiliary: 170 cca

Service checks

Engine Compression174

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: NS; Rear: 26
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: NS: Rear: 81
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: 1.181; Rear: .843

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
1148.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 180148 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 5 stages

Prep Do not reuse old bolts. Coat new bolts lightly with specified motor oil.

1Bolts 1-8 15.0 ft. lbs.15 ft. lbs
2Bolts 1-829.5 ft. lbs
3Bolt 1-890 degrees
4Bolts 1-8 90 degrees90 degrees
5Bolts 9 10.0 ft. lbs.10 ft. lbs
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.

19V571000Air Bags:Frontal:Passenger Side:Inflator ModuleReported 02/08/2019

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018 SL65 AMG, 2019 SL63 AMG and 2018-2019 SL450 and SL550 vehicles. The front passenger air bag may have been improperly sewn, allowing the seam to tear during… Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger air bag, free of charge. The recall began December 13, 2019. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at…

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 2018 SL450 have open recalls?

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