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:
Emergency Tensioning Devices, belt force limiters
The front seat belts and the outer seat belts in the rear are equipped with ETDs
and seat belt force limiters.
The ETDs tighten the seat belts in an accident, pulling them close against the
body. ...
AMG high-performance and ceramic
brakes
WARNING
New vehicle brake pads and discs, and
replacement brake pads and discs may take
several hundred miles of driving until they
provide optimum braking efficiency. Until that
time, yo ...
Important safety notes
The rear view camera is an optical parking aid. It shows the area behind your
vehicle in the COMAND display.
WARNING
Make sure that no persons or animals are in the maneuvering range. Otherwi ...