2009 Mercedes-Benz G550
MSRP
$152,450
drivetrain
All Wheel Drive
epa classification
AWD Sport Utility Vehicle
passenger capacity
5
energuide estimate - city
19.8
energuide estimate - hwy
13.4
engine type
Gas V8
displacement
5.4L/332
sae net horsepower @ rpm
500 @ 6100
sae net torque @ rpm
517 @ 2750-4000
trans type
5
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
14.27
EnerGuide Estimate Hwy
21.08
Base Curb Weight
5633
Cruising Range - City
1139.83
Cruising Range - Hwy
1684.22
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic
First Gear Ratio (:1)
3.60
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
2.19
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.41
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.00
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.83
Reverse Ratio (:1)
3.17
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
3.07
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
275/55R19
Rear Tire Size
275/55R19
Front Wheel Size
19 x 9.5
Rear Wheel Size
19 x 9.5
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
Total Option Weight
0.00
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Who knew that Mercedes-Benz’ ultimate off-road vehicle needed to be a hot-rod too? Apparently the folks at AMG knew differently, and stuffed a 500-hp supercharged 5.5-litre V8 under the hood, with a five-speed automatic and four-wheel drive. It turns the staid G-Class into a flying off-road champ. Like your own, personal six-figure Baja racer. Interior gets all the toys you could ever want.

Pros

Brash

Cons

Fuel bills