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
See also:
Derestricting the shift range
Briefly press the selector lever
to the right towards D+.
or
Pull the right-hand steering wheel
paddle shifter.
The shift range is derestricted. ...
Utility
With all that power under the M-Class' hood, along with its sporty nature and
comfortable cabin, it's easy to forget this is still an SUV. That means the
M-Class better do a good job of hauling th ...
Problems with the transmission
Problem
Possible causes/consequences and
Solutions
The transmission has problems shifting gear.
The transmission is losing oil.
Have the transmission checked at a qualif ...
