Under the Hood

Depending on the model, there are two engine options that can be teamed with a five- or seven-speed automatic transmission.

G550's V-8 produces 382 horsepower and 391 pounds-feet of torque and teams with a seven-speed automatic
G55 AMG's supercharged V-8 makes 500 hp and is teamed with a five-speed automatic

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    Cup holder in the rear seat armrest
    ! Do not sit on or support your body weight on the rear seat armrest when it is folded down, as you could otherwise damage it. ! Close the cup holder before folding the rear seat armrest up. Ot ...

    Loading a trailer
    - When loading the trailer, make sure that neither the permissible gross weight of the trailer nor the gross vehicle weight are exceeded. The permissible gross vehicle weight is indicated on t ...

    Shift ranges
    Introduction When the automatic transmission is in position D, it is possible to restrict or derestrict the shift range. The shift range selected is shown in the multifunction display. The aut ...