Vehicle specification G 550 (463.237)
The quoted data apply only to the standard
vehicle. Contact an authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center for the corresponding data of all
special bodies and special equipment.Engine G 550Engine, type273Mode of operation4-stroke engine,
gasoline injectionNo. of cylinders8Bore3.86 in (98.00 mm)Stroke3.56 in (90.50 mm)Total piston
displacement333.3 cu in
(5 461 cm 3
)Compression
ratio10.7:1Output acc. to
SAE J 1349 10382 hp/6
000 rpm
(285 kW/6 000 rpm)Maximum torque
acc. to SAE J 1349391 lb-ft/
2 800 - 4 800 rpm
(530 Nm/
2 800 - 4 800 rpm)Maximum engine
speed6 500 rpmFiring order1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8Poly-V-belt2 404 mmElectrical system G 550Alternator14 V/180 AStarter motor12 V/1.4 kWElectrical system G 550Battery12 V/95 AhSpark plugs, typeNGK PLKR 7ASpark plugs,
electrode gap0.031 in (0.8 mm)Spark plugs,
tightening torque15 - 18 lb-ft
(20 - 25 Nm)Main dimensions G 550Overall vehicle
length 11186.2 in (4
730 mm)Overall vehicle
width 1279.7 in (2
025 mm)Overall vehicle
height77.8 in (1 977 mm)Wheelbase112.2 in (2 850 mm)Track, front59.7 in (1 515 mm)Track, rear59.7 in (1 515 mm)Ground
clearance, front8.5 in (217 mm)Ground
clearance, rear8.1 in (205 mm)Turning circle43.6 ft (13.3 m)10 Premium fuel required. Performance may vary with fuel octane rating.
11 Inc. spare wheel.
12 Exterior rear view mirrors folded out.256Vehicle specification G 550 (463.237)Technical data
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Weights and ratings G 550Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating
(GVWR) 136
615 lb (3 000 kg)Gross Axle
Weight Rating
(GAWR), front 143
110 lb (1 410 kg)Gross Axle
Weight Rating
(GAWR), rear 143
965 lb (1 800 kg)
Vehicle specification G 55 AMG
(463.271)
The quoted data apply only to the standard
vehicle. Contact an authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center for the corresponding data of all
special bodies and special equipment.
Engine G 55 AMGEngine, type113Mode of operation4-stroke engine,
gasoline injectionNo. of cylinders8Bore3.82 in (97.00 mm)Stroke3.62 in (92.00 mm)Total piston
displacement331.9 cu in
(5 439 cm 3
)Compression
ratio9.0:1Output acc. to
SAE J 1349 15500 hp/6
100 rpm
(373 kW/6 100 rpm)Engine G 55 AMGMaximum torque
acc. to SAE J 1349516 lb-ft/
2 750 - 4 000 rpm
(700 Nm/
2 750 - 4 000 rpm)Maximum engine
speed6 500 rpmFiring order1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8Poly-V-beltBelt one: 1 289 mm
Belt two: 2 449 mmElectrical system G 55 AMGAlternator14 V/180 AStarter motor12 V/1.7 kWBattery12 V/90 AhSpark plugs, typeNGK ILFR 6ASpark plugs,
electrode gap0.039 in (1.0 mm)Spark plugs,
tightening torque15 - 22 lb-ft
(20 - 30 Nm)Main dimensions G 55 AMGOverall vehicle
length186.2 in
(4 730 mm) 16188.2 in
(4 780 mm) 17Overall vehicle
width 1879.7 in (2
025 mm)13
The 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.
14 The GAWR is the maximum permissible axle weight.
15 Premium fuel required. Performance may vary with fuel octane rating.
16 Inc. spare wheel.
17 Inc. spare wheel and brush guard (U.S. vehicles only).
18 Exterior rear view mirrors folded out.Vehicle specification G 55 AMG (463.271)257Technical data463_AKB; 3; 35, en-USd2ureepe,Version: 2.11.8.12009-07-16T20:59:56+02:00 - Seite 257Z
