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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    Automatic drive program
    Drive program E (drive program C on AMG vehicles) is characterized by the following: • comfort-oriented engine and automatic transmission settings • optimal fuel consumption resulting from the aut ...

    Checking the oil level using the oil dipstick
    On vehicles with a 12-cylinder engine, the oil level can be checked using the on-board computer. On all other models, the dipstick must be used to check the engine oil level. Example: vehic ...

    Folding the seat backrest forward
    i Vehicles with memory function: when you fold one or both parts of the rear seat backrest forwards, the respective front seat moves forward slightly, when necessary, in order to avoid conta ...