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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    Showing/hiding the menu
    To show: press the COMAND controller. To hide: slide the COMAND controller and confirm Full screen by pressing . ...

    Problems with the engine
    Problem Possible causes/consequences and Solutions The engine does not start. The starter motor can be heard. - There is a malfunction in the engine electronics. - There i ...

    Cleaning the display
      Before cleaning the display, make sure that it is switched off and has cooled down.   Clean the display surface using a commercially-available microfiber cloth and TFT/LCD display c ...