To appreciate its beauty, start on any surface. Of the earth.
Always in style. Always in its element. The perpetual appeal of the G-Class comes not just from the honest, functional proportions of its design, but from the epic
proportions of the character within. Its capable, versatile 4-wheel drive system is both technologically advanced and a purist’s delight. On the road, its 4-wheel Electronic
Traction System (4-ETS) continually transmits the torque of its potent V-8 to the wheels with the best grip —even if that’s only one wheel —to get you going on virtually
any surface.
1
As you make your way off-road, three sequentially lockable differentials offer increasingly masterful capability. And in the G550, a 7-speed automatic
2
transmission
3
teams with a 2- speed transfer case to provide the broadest span of gear ratios of any SUV. In a G-Class, the deeper you delve, the more beautiful it gets.
Off-road prowess. Each of the three differentials can be
locked in sequence—center, rear, then front—via a set of
buttons on the dash. With more than eight inches of both
ground clearance and suspension travel, along with steep
angles of approach and departure, the G-Class can venture
where most other SUVs can only dream. It can even climb
On-road presence. The muscular growl of the 382-hp V-8
in the G550 comes from its ample 391 lb-ft of torque and a
true dual-sidepipe exhaust system. Chrome-tipped exhausts
on the G55 AMG declare the dominance of its supercharged
500-hp V-8. With gas-charged shock absorbers, coil springs
and rigid axles, every G-Class balances its extreme deftness
off-road with nimble dexterity around town and in corners.
Overall protection. From its Bi-Xenon headlamps with
washers to its advanced Tire Pressure Monitoring System,
the G-Class looks out for its occupants. Four air bags offer
6-way protection, including window curtain air bags for
5
both rows of seats. Both the front and outboard rear seat
belts are equipped with Emergency Tensioning Devices
(ETDs), along with belt force limiters for the front seats.
or descend an 80% incline, and handle a 54% lateral slope.
4
| Categories | Mercedes-Benz GL-Class Manuals, Mercedes-Benz Manuals |
|---|---|
| Tags | Mercedes Benz G550, Mercedes Benz W463, Mercedes-Benz G55 AMG |
| Model Year | 2011 |
| Download File |
|
| Document File Type | |
| Copyright | Attribution Non-commercial |
(0 votes, average: 0 out of 5)