2014 MERCEDES-BENZ G-Class Owner's Manual

possible fording depth is less in flowing
water.
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Fording depth, 24 in (60 cm)
The table shows the fording depth when the
vehicle is loaded and ready to drive. Fording depth 24 in (60 cm)
For more information about off-road fording,
see (Y
page 162). Approach/departure angle
G
WARNING
If you drive on a steep incline at an angle or
turn when driving on an incline, the vehicle
could slip sideways, tip and rollover. There is
a risk of an accident.
Always drive on a steep incline in the line of
fall (straight up or down) and do not turn the
vehicle. For vehicles with steel springs, loaded and
ready to drive means: a full tank, all fluids
refilled and the driver is in the vehicle. 0043 0043 0044
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G 550
34° 29°
G 63 AMG
36° 31°
For further information about approach/
departure angles, see (
Ypage 167). Maximum gradient-climbing
capability
On good road surfaces the maximum
gradient-climbing capability of your vehicle is
100%, which corresponds to an approach/
departure angle of 45°. Note that the
climbing ability of your vehicle depends on
the terrain conditions.
For further information about the maximum
gradient climbing ability, see (Y page 168). Trailer tow hitch
Mounting dimensions
G
WARNING
Only have a trailer tow hitch retrofitted at a
qualified specialist workshop.
! If you have a trailer tow hitch retrofitted,
changes to the engine cooling system may
be necessary, depending on the vehicle
type.
If you have a trailer tow hitch retrofitted,
observe the anchorage points on the
chassis frame.
For trailer tow hitches installed at the factory,
the overhang dimension is 990.5 mm. Trailer tow hitch
351Technical data Z

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Anchorage points
0044 Overhang dimension
For trailer tow hitches installed at the factory,
the overhang dimension including protective
covering is 35.2 in (895 mm). Trailer loads
G 550
G 63 AMG
Permissible trailer load,
unbraked
1653 lbs
(750 kg) Permissible trailer load,
braked (at a minimum
gradient-climbing
capability of 12% from a
standstill)
7000 lbs
(3175 kg) Permissible rear axle
load when towing a
trailer (the drawbar
noseweight is not
included in the towing
weight)
4188 lbs
(1900 kg) Trailer drawbar noseweight
Number
of
people
150 lbs
(68 kg)
each Seat
occupa
ncy Trunk
load Maximu
m
drawbar
nosewei
ght
2 Front
seats 220 lbs
(100 kg) 562 lbs
(255 kg) 3 2 front
seats
1 rear seat 176 lbs
(80 kg) 562 lbs
(255 kg) 4 2 front
seats
2 Rear seats 132 lbs
(60 kg) 456 lbs
(207 kg) 5 2 front
seats
3 rear seats 0 lbs
(0 kg) 423 lbs
(192 kg) Ball position
Ball position of the ball coupling
When choosing a ball coupling, the
dimensions stated in the illustration must not
be exceeded.352
Trailer tow hitchTechnical data