2009 Mercedes-Benz G550
MSRP
$111,900
drivetrain
All Wheel Drive
epa classification
AWD Sport Utility Vehicle
passenger capacity
5
energuide estimate - city
18.7
energuide estimate - hwy
13.8
engine type
Gas V8
displacement
5.5L/333
sae net horsepower @ rpm
382 @ 6000
sae net torque @ rpm
391 @ 2800-4800
trans type
7
brake type
Pwr
brake abs system
- TBS -
disc - front (yes or )
Yes
disc - rear (yes or )
Yes
fuel tank capacity, approx
96
wheelbase
112.2
length, overall
183.5
width, max w/o mirrors
69.3
height, overall
76.0
EnerGuide Estimate City
15.11
EnerGuide Estimate Hwy
20.47
Base Curb Weight
5512
Cruising Range - City
1206.87
Cruising Range - Hwy
1635.40
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic
First Gear Ratio (:1)
4.38
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
2.86
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.92
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.37
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.00
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.82
Reverse Ratio (:1)
3.42
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
3.70
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High
1.00
Suspension Type - Front
Rigid Axle
Suspension Type - Rear
Rigid Axle
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
w/Coil Springs
Front Tire Size
265/60R18
Rear Tire Size
265/60R18
Front Wheel Size
18 x 7.5
Rear Wheel Size
18 x 7.5
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Steering Type
Pwr Recirculating Ball
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
43.5
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
13.8 x -TBD-
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
13.8 x -TBD-
Front Head Room
42.2
Front Leg Room
55.2
Front Shoulder Room
53.4
Second Head Room
40.0
Second Leg Room
41.9
Second Shoulder Room
56.4
Track Width, Front
58.1
Track Width, Rear
58.1
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
79.5
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
17.0
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)
0.73
Total Option Weight
0.00
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Mercedes-Benz’ iconic G-Class SUV has been around for nearly 40 years in roughly the same shape as it first launched. The most modern version features a 382-hp 5.5-litre V8 with a seven-speed automatic and a sophisticated four-wheel drive system. The Gelandenwagen gets points for originality, and Mercedes-Benz has done a good job of keeping the interior up-to-date. The five-seat SUV literally will get you anywhere you want to go, and back home too.

Pros

Few better off-road

Cons

No sophistication