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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    Upshifting
    Vehicles with the dynamic handling package: if the maximum engine speed for the shift range is reached and you continue to accelerate, the automatic transmission shifts up, except when manu ...

    Safety
    Standard features include antilock brakes, an electronic stability system, front and rear side-impact airbags, side curtain airbags and Pre-Safe. By monitoring the braking, steering and stability ...

    Displaying the range and current fuel consumption
    Press the or button on the steering wheel to select the Trip menu. Press the or to select the current fuel consumption and the approximate range. The approximate range that can be ...