Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG, C197 (USA / CAN)

Automatic transmission fluid capacity & service interval

Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG, C197 (USA / CAN) automatic transmission fluid capacity ranges from 7 to 7,8 liters. Service intervals occur every 40000 miles or 48 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 GT Black Series, 197.378/478 (2013-2013)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 7 liter
  • Capacity 7,8 liter (+ heat exchanger)
  • Change 40000 miles/ 48 months
  • Code: 700.400 7/1
SLS AMG GT Final edition, 197.378/478 (2013-2014)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 7 liter
  • Capacity 7,8 liter (+ heat exchanger)
  • Change 40000 miles/ 48 months
  • Code: 700.400 7/1
SLS AMG GT, 197.377/477 (2012-2014)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 7 liter
  • Capacity 7,8 liter (+ heat exchanger)
  • Change 40000 miles/ 48 months
  • Code: 700.400 7/1
SLS AMG, 197.377/477 (2010-2012)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 7 liter
  • Capacity 7,8 liter (+ heat exchanger)
  • Change 40000 miles/ 48 months
  • Code: 700.400 7/1

Additional Notes

  • The Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG C197 uses a transaxle-mounted semi-automatic transmission across all four configurations covered in the specifications, placing the gearbox at the rear axle rather than alongside the engine.
  • A standard fluid capacity of 7 liters applies to all four configurations under normal use conditions, representing the baseline service fill volume for the transaxle.
  • When a heat exchanger is present, the total fluid capacity rises to 7.8 liters across all configurations, accounting for the additional 0.8 liters held within the heat exchanger circuit.
  • The 40,000-mile or 48-month change interval is consistent across all configurations and is specified for normal use conditions, meaning whichever threshold is reached first would govern the service timing.
  • The SLS AMG 197.377/477 spans the widest model year range in the specifications, covering 2010-2012 in its base form and continuing as the SLS AMG GT 197.377/477 from 2012-2014, with identical fluid capacities and change intervals across both entries.
  • The SLS AMG GT Black Series 197.378/478 carries the same 7-liter and 7.8-liter capacity figures and the same 40,000-mile/48-month interval as the standard GT variants, indicating no deviation in transmission fluid specifications for the higher-performance Black Series configuration.
  • The SLS AMG GT Final Edition 197.378/478, covering 2013-2014, shares the same chassis codes as the Black Series and carries identical fluid and interval specifications, with no differentiation in transmission service requirements between the two variants.

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