Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG, C197 (EU)

Coolant capacity & service interval

Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG, C197 (EU) coolant capacity is 14 liters. Service intervals for coolant are 250000 km or 180 months. The data covers 4 configurations.

The configuration chart below lists fill volumes and service intervals for each engine and trim variant.

TypeSpecifications
SLS AMG Black Series, 197.377 (2013-2013)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 14 liter
  • Change 250000 km/ 180 months
SLS AMG GT Final edition, 197.378/478 (2013-2014)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 14 liter
  • Change 250000 km/ 180 months
SLS AMG GT, 197.377/477 (2012-2014)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 14 liter
  • Change 250000 km/ 180 months
SLS AMG, 197.377/477 (2010-2012)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 14 liter
  • Change 250000 km/ 180 months

Additional Notes

  • All four configurations of the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG C197 share an identical cooling system capacity of 14 liters, a figure consistent with the demands of a large-displacement, high-performance V8 engine requiring substantial thermal management volume.
  • The 14-liter figure represents a service fill capacity, meaning the amount of coolant needed to refill the system during a standard maintenance procedure rather than a full mechanical overhaul.
  • The coolant change interval across all listed variants is 250,000 km or 180 months, with 180 months equating to 15 years, placing the SLS AMG C197 among vehicles with extended-life coolant specifications.
  • The 250,000 km distance threshold and the 180-month time limit function as a dual-condition interval, where whichever limit is reached first would govern the service timing under normal use conditions.
  • The SLS AMG Black Series, chassis code 197.377, carries the same 14-liter capacity and 250,000 km / 180-month interval as the standard SLS AMG despite being a higher-performance derivative with distinct mechanical tuning.
  • The SLS AMG GT Final Edition, covering chassis codes 197.378 and 197.478, shares the same cooling system specifications as the SLS AMG GT (197.377/477), indicating no capacity or interval differentiation between the two closely related variants produced in 2013-2014.
  • All specifications listed apply exclusively to normal use conditions, meaning the intervals and capacities are not adjusted for severe-duty or high-stress operating environments within the data provided.

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