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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    Other status indicators of the navigation system
    • : you have reached the destination or an intermediate destination. • New Route... or Calculating Route: a new route is being calculated. • Off Map or Off Mapped Road: the vehicle position ...

    Driving with DISTRONIC PLUS
    Pulling away – If the vehicle in front pulls away: remove your foot from the brake pedal. – Briefly pull the cruise control lever towards you. or – Accelerate briefly. Your vehicle pulls away ...

    Low outside temperatures
    Do not use gasoline to refuel vehicles with a diesel engine. Never mix diesel with gasoline or kerosene, as this may result in damage to the engine or fuel system. Diesel fuel with improve ...