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416 Technical data
Rims and tires
!Only use tires which have been tested and
approved by Mercedes-Benz. Tires approved by
Mercedes-Benz are developed to provide best
possible performance in conjunction with the
driving safety systems on your vehicle such as
ABS or ESP
®. Tires specially developed for your
vehicle and tested and approved by
Mercedes-Benz can be identified by finding the
following on the tire’s sidewall:
MO = Mercedes-Benz Original equipment
tires
Using tires other than those approved by
Mercedes-Benz may result in damage that is not
covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited
Warranty.
!Using tires other than those approved by
Mercedes-Benz can have detrimental effects,
such as
poor handling characteristics
increased noise
increased fuel consumption
Moreover, tires and rims not approved by
Mercedes-Benz may, under load, exhibit dimen-
sional variations and different tire deformation
characteristics that could cause them to come
into contact with the vehicle body or axle parts.
Damage to the tires or the vehicle may be the
result.
iFurther information on tires and rims is
available at any authorized Mercedes-Benz Light
Truck Center. The Tire and Loading Information
placard with the recommended tire inflation
pressures is located on the driver’s door B-pillar.
Some vehicles may have supplemental tire
inflation pressure information for driving at high
speeds (
page 287) or for vehicle loads less
than the maximum loaded vehicle condition
(
page 287). If such information is provided, it
can be found on the tire inflation pressure label
located on the inside of the fuel filler flap.The tire inflation pressure should be checked
regularly and should only be adjusted on cold
tires. Follow tire manufacturer’s maintenance
recommendation included with vehicle.
iThe following pages also list the approved
wheel rim and tire sizes for equipping your
vehicles with winter tires. Winter tires are not
available as standard or optional factory equip-
ment, but can be purchased from an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.
Depending on vehicle model and the standard or
optional factory-equipped wheel rim/tire
configuration on your vehicle, equipping your
vehicle with winter tires approved for your
vehicle model may also require the purchase of
two or four wheel rims of the recommended size
for use with these winter tires. See an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center for more
information.
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Rims and tires
Same size tires
ModelG500
Rims (light alloy)7.5Jx18H2
Wheel offset1.69 in (43 mm)
All season tires1
1Radial-ply tires
265/60 R18 110V M+S
ModelG55AMGG55AMG
Rims (light alloy)7.5Jx18H29.5Jx18EH2
Wheel offset1.69 in (43 mm)1.97 in (50 mm)
Summer tires1,2
1Radial-ply tires2Must not be used with snow chains.
-285/55 R18 113V
Winter tires1265/60 R18 109H M+S. -
or-
265/60 R18 110V M+S. -
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Rims and tires
Spare wheel
ModelG500G55AMG
Rim (light alloy)7.5Jx18H27.5Jx18H2
Wheel offset1.69 in (43 mm)1.69 in (43 mm)
All season tire1
1Radial-ply tire
265/60 R18 110V M+S265/60 R18 110V M+S
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Electrical system
Electrical system
ModelG500G55AMG
Generator (alternator)14 V/150 A14 V/180 A
Starter motor12 V/1.7 kW12 V/1.7 kW
Battery12 V/90 Ah12 V/90 Ah
Spark plugsBosch F 8 DPER
Beru 14 FGH 8 DPUR X 2NGK ILFR6A
Electrode gap0.039 in (1.0 mm)0.039 in (1.0 mm)
Tightening torque15–22lb-ft (20–30Nm)15–22lb-ft (20–30Nm)
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Main dimensions, vehicle weights and ratings
Main dimensions
ModelG500G55AMG
Overall vehicle length (inc. spare wheel)185.6 in (4 715 mm)185.6 in (4 715 mm)
Overall vehicle length (inc. spare wheel and brush guard1)
1Brush guard is available on G 55 AMG (U.S. vehicles only).
-186.6 in (4 740 mm)
Overall vehicle width (exterior rear view mirrors folded out)78.9 in (2 005 mm)78.9 in (2 005 mm)
Overall vehicle width (exterior rear view mirrors folded in)71.7 in (1 821 mm)73.0 in (1 855 mm)
Overall vehicle height77.8 in (1 977 mm)77.8 in (1 977 mm)
Wheel base112.2 in (2 850 mm)112.2 in (2 850 mm)
Track, front and rear59.6 in (1 515 mm)59.1 in (1 501 mm)
Ground clearance8.3 in (211 mm)8.3 in (211 mm)
Turning circle43.6ft (13.3m)43.6 ft (13.3 m)
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Main dimensions, vehicle weights and ratings
Vehicle weights and ratings
ModelG500G55AMG
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)1
1The GVWR is the maximum permissible vehicle weight. The Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) comprises weight of vehicle including fuel, tools, spare wheel, installed
accessories, passengers, cargo and, if applicable, trailer tongue load. The GVW must never exceed the GVWR.
6 615 lb (3 000 kg)6 615 lb (3 000 kg)
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR), front2
2The GAWR is the maximum permissible axle weight.
3 110 lb (1 410 kg)3 200 lb (1 450 kg)
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR), rear23 965 lb (1 800 kg)3 965 lb (1 800 kg)
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Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.
Capacities
Vehicle components and their respective
lubricants must match.Therefore only use
products tested and approved by
Mercedes-Benz.
Please refer to the Factory Approved
Service Products pamphlet (USA only), or
inquire at an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Light Truck Center.
Warning!G
Comply with all valid regulations with
respect to handling, storing and disposing
of service fluids. Otherwise you could
endanger persons or the environment.
Keep service fluids out of the reach of
children.
For health reasons, you should prevent
service fluids from coming into direct
contact with your skin or clothing.
If a service fluid is swallowed, contact a
physician immediately.
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423 Technical data
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.
ModelCapacityFuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.
Engine with oil filterG 500
G55AMG8.5 US qt (8.0 l)
9.0 US qt (8.5 l)Approved engine oils
Automatic transmission9.0 US qt (8.5 l)MB Automatic Transmission Fluid
Transfer case2.96 US qt (2.8 l)MB part no. A 001 989 28 03 10
Differential lock mechanism0.47 - 0.63 US qt (0.45 - 0.6 l)Brake fluid DOT 3+4, SAE J 1703
Front axleG 500
G55AMG1.5 US qt (1.4 l)
1.5 US qt (1.4 l)Hypoid gear oil SAE 85W-90
Hypoid gear oil Castrol SAF-XJ
Rear axleG 500
G55AMG1.9 US qt (1.8 l)
1.9 US qt (1.8 l)Hypoid gear oil SAE 85W-90
Hypoid gear oil Castrol SAF-XJ
Power steeringapprox. 1.06 US qt (1.0 l)MB Power Steering Fluid, or
approved Dexron III ATF
Front wheel hubsapprox. 1.5oz (43g) eachHigh temperature roller bearing grease
Brake system0.86 US qt (0.81 l)MB Brake Fluid (DOT 4+)