2016 MERCEDES-BENZ G-Class trailer

G 550
Vehicle length187.6 in
(4764 mm)
Vehicle width including
exterior mirrors80.9 in
(2056 mm)
Vehicle height76.9 in
(1954 mm)
Vehicle height (sports sus-
pension)75.9 in
(1928 mm)
Wheelbase112.2 in
(2850 mm)
Minimum ground clear-
ance7.6 in
(193 mm)
Turning radius44.6 ft
(13.60 m)
Gross vehicle weight rat-
ing (GVWR)7054.8 lb
(3200 kg)
Gross axle weight rating
(GAWR), front3196.7 lb
(1450 kg)
Gross axle weight rating
(GAWR), rear4188.8 lb
(1900 kg)
G 63 AMG
Vehicle length187.8 in
(4769 mm)
Vehicle width including
exterior mirrors80.9 in
(2056 mm)
Vehicle height76.3 in
(1938 mm)
Wheelbase112.2 in
(2850 mm)
Minimum ground clear-
ance7.7 in
(196 mm)
Turning radius44.6 ft
(13.60 m)
Gross vehicle weight rat-
ing (GVWR)7054.8 lb
(3200 kg)
Gross axle weight rating
(GAWR), front3417.1 lb
(1550 kg)
Gross axle weight rating
(GAWR), rear4122.6 lb
(1870 kg)
iGVWR is the maximum permissible gross
weight of the vehicle. Gross vehicle weight
(GVW) is the vehicle weight including fuel,
service products, spare wheel, accessories
installed, load and, if applicable, trailer draw-
bar load. The GVW must never exceed the
GVWR.
iThe GAWR is the maximum permissible axle
weight.
Vehicle data for off-road driving
Fording depth
!
The depth of water must not exceed the
value specified in the table. Note that the
possible fording depth is less in flowing water.
The table shows fording depth :when loaded
and ready to drive.
Fording depth24 in (60 cm)
For more information about off-road fording, see
(Ypage 135).
Approach/departure angle
GWARNING
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.
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For vehicles with steel springs, loaded and ready
to drive means: a full tank, all fluids refilled and
the driver is in the vehicle.
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G 55030°30°
G 63 AMG27°27°
For further information about approach/depar-
ture angles, see (Ypage 140).
Maximum gradient-climbing capabil-
ity
Note that the vehicle's gradient-climbing capa-
bility depends on the off-road conditions and theroad surface conditions.
On good road surfaces the maximum gradient-
climbing capability of your vehicle is 100%,
which corresponds to an approach/departure
angle of 45°.
Accelerate carefully and make sure that the
wheels do not spin when driving on steep ter-
rain.
iIf the load on the front axle is reduced when
pulling away on a steep uphill slope, the front
wheels have a tendency to spin. 4ETS detects this and brakes the wheels accordingly. The
rear wheel torque is increased, making it eas-
ier to drive off.
For further information about the maximum gra-
dient climbing ability, see (
Ypage 140).
Trailer tow hitch
Mounting dimensions
!
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.
:Anchorage points
;Overhang dimension
For trailer tow hitches installed at the factory,
the overhang dimension including protective
covering is 35.2 in (895 mm).
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Technical data
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Trailer loads
G 550
G 63 AMG
Permissible trailer load, unbraked1653 lbs(750kg )
Permissible trail er load, braked (at a minimum gradient-
climbing capability of 12% from a standstill)7716 lbs (3500 kg)
Permissible rear axle load when towing a trailer (the draw-
bar noseweight is not included in the towing weight)4189 lbs (1900 kg)
Trailer drawbar noseweight
Number of people
150 lbs (68 kg) eachSeat occupancyTrunk loadMaximum drawbar
noseweight
2Front seats220 lbs (100 kg)562 lbs (255 kg)
32 front seats
1 rear seat176 lbs (80 kg)562 lbs (255 kg)
42 front seats2 Rear seats132 lbs (60 kg)456 lbs (207 kg)
52 front seats 3 rear seats0 lbs (0 kg)423 lbs (192 kg)
The actual noseweight may not be higher than the value which is given. The value can be found on
the trailer tow hitch or trailer identification plates. The lowest weight applies.
The maximum permissible trailer drawbar noseweight is the maximum weight with which the trailer
drawbar can be loaded. Limit for Mercedes-Benz-approved trailer couplings.
Ball position
Ball position of the ball coupling
When choosing a ball coupling, the dimensions
stated in the illustration must not be exceeded.
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