2017 Mercedes-Benz G550 Specifications
| Vehicle Type | Four-door, five passenger SUV |
| Chassis | Body on frame |
| Drive Configuration | Permanent four-wheel drive (50 : 50) |
| Exterior Dimensions (in) | |
| Wheelbase | 112.2 |
| Length | 187.56 (excluding brush guard) |
| Width (w/ mirrors) | 80.9 |
| Height | 76.9 |
| Track (front / rear) | 59.6 / 59.6 |
| Ground Clearance (max load) | 8.1 |
| Weights | |
| Curb Weight (lbs) | 5,724 |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (lbs) | n/a |
| Towing (lbs) | 7,000 |
| Max. total payload (lbs) | 1,334 |
| Interior Dimensions (in) | |
| Head room (front/2nd row) | 42.2 / 40.0 |
| Leg room (front/2nd) | 52.5 / 41.9 |
| Shoulder room (front/2nd) | 53.7 / 56.3 |
| Capacities (cu-ft) | |
| Trunk Capacity | 79.5 |
| Suspension | |
| Front | Rigid Axle with longitudinal and transverse links, coil spring, shock absorber and torsion bar |
| Rear | Rigid Axle with longitudinal and transverse links, coil spring and shock absorber |
| Steering | |
| Type | Hydraulic assist recirculating ball |
| Ratio | 18.6 : 1 |
| Turning Circle (ft) | 44.6 |
| Brake Disc Diameter / Thickness (in) | |
| Front | 12.4 / 1.2 |
| Rear | 10.7 / 0.6 |
| Standard Wheels (in) | |
| Front | 7.5 x 19 (Cast) |
| Rear | 7.5 x 19 (Cast) |
| Standard Tires | |
| Front | 275 / 55 R19 |
| Rear | 275 / 55 R19 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 4.0L V8 biturbo |
| Engine Material | Aluminum-Alloy |
| Valvetrain / Arrangement | DOHC, 4-valves per cylinder |
| Displacement (cc) | 3,982 |
| Bore (in / mm) | 3.27 / 83.0 |
| Stroke (in / mm) | 3.62 / 92.0 |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5 : 1 |
| Horsepower @ rpm | 416 @ 5,250 – 5,500 |
| Torque @ rpm | 450 @ 2,250 – 4,750 |
| Redline (rpm) | 6,300 |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission Type | 7G-TRONIC 7-speed automatic transmission |
| Shift Controls | Wheel-mounted shift paddles |
| Gear Ratios: | |
| 1st | 4.38 : 1 |
| 2nd | 2.86 : 1 |
| 3rd | 1.92 : 1 |
| 4th | 1.37 : 1 |
| 5th | 1.00 : 1 |
| 6th | 0.82 : 1 |
| 7th | 0.73 : 1 |
| Reverse | 3.42 : 1 |
| R2 | 2.23 : 1 |
| Final Drive | 4.38 : 1 |
| Performance | |
| 0-60 mph (sec) | 5.9 |
| Top Speed (mph) | 130 (electronically limited) |
| Off-road Characteristics | |
| Max approach / departure angle | 30° / 30° |
| Max tilt angle | 28.4° |
| Breakover angle at max. load | 24° |
| Fording depth (in) | 23.6 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City / Highway / Combined | 13 / 14 / 13 |
| Fuel Tank / Reserve (gallons) | 25.4 |
| MSRP* | |
| G550 | $122,400 |
*does not include $925 destination & delivery charge
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