2012 Mercedes-Benz G Class Specifications

4MATIC 4-Door G 550
MSRP based on 4MATIC 4-Door G 550
 

Quick Specs

Gas Mileage 12 mpg City/15 mpg Hwy
Engine Gas V8, 5.5L
EPA Class 4WD Sport Utility Vehicle
Style Name G 550 SUV
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity 5
Passenger Doors 4
Body Style Sport Utility
Transmission 7-speed automatic transmission w/driver-adaptive shifting

Dimensions

Vehicle
EPA Classification 4WD Sport Utility Vehicle
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs) 5622
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room (in) 42.2
Second Leg Room (in) 41.9
Passenger Capacity 5
Front Hip Room (in) - TBD -
Front Leg Room (in) 52.5
Second Shoulder Room (in) 56.3
Passenger Volume (ft³) 124.0
Second Head Room (in) 40.0
Front Shoulder Room (in) 53.7
Second Hip Room (in) - TBD -
Exterior Dimensions
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) 71.8
Rear Door Opening Height (in) - TBD -
Wheelbase (in) 112.2
Track Width, Rear (in) 59.6
Height, Overall (in) 76.0
Rear Door Opening Width (in) - TBD -
Length, Overall (in) 184.5
Min Ground Clearance (in) 8.1
Track Width, Front (in) 59.6
Liftover Height (in) - TBD -
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in) NA
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³) 45.2
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in) - TBD -
Cargo Box (Area) Height (in) - TBD -
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in) - TBD -
Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³) NA
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in) - TBD -
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³) 79.5
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in) - TBD -

Fuel Economy

Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) 25.4
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) 15
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG) 13
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) 12

Performance Specs

Engine
Displacement 5.5L/333
Engine Order Code NA
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 391 @ 2800 - 4800
Fuel System Electronic Fuel Injection
Engine Type Gas V8
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 382 @ 6000
Transmission
Trans Type 7
Third Gear Ratio (:1) 1.92
Clutch Size (in) NA
Drivetrain All-Wheel Drive
First Gear Ratio (:1) 4.38
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.82
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low 2.16
Trans Description Cont. Automatic
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.37
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) 4.38
Trans Order Code NA
Second Gear Ratio (:1) 2.86
Reverse Ratio (:1) 3.42
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1) 0.73
Trans Description Cont. Again NA
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.00
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High 0.87
Brakes
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) NA
Brake Type Pwr
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 10.7 x 0.4
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) Yes
Brake ABS System 4-Wheel
Drum - Rear (Yes or ) NA
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 12.3 x 1.2
Steering
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) 3.5
Steering Type Pwr Recirculating Ball
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) 43.5
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall 19.1
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) - TBD -
Tires
Spare Tire Order Code NA
Front Tire Order Code NA
Spare Tire Size P265/60R18
Front Tire Size P265/60R18
Rear Tire Order Code NA
Rear Tire Size P265/60R18
Wheels
Spare Wheel Size (in) 18 x 7.5
Front Wheel Size (in) 18 x 7.5
Spare Wheel Material Aluminum
Front Wheel Material Aluminum
Rear Wheel Size (in) 18 x 7.5
Rear Wheel Material Aluminum
Suspension
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) w/Coil Springs
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) NA
Suspension Type - Front Independent
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) - TBD -
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear Independent
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) - TBD -
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) - TBD -

Safety Features

Safety
Air Bag-Frontal-Driver Yes
Air Bag-Frontal-Passenger Yes
Air Bag-Passenger Switch (On/Off) No
Air Bag-Side Body-Front Yes
Air Bag-Side Body-Rear No
Air Bag-Side Head-Front Yes
Air Bag-Side Head-Rear Yes
Brakes-ABS Yes
Child Safety Rear Door Locks Yes
Daytime Running Lights Yes
Traction Control Yes
Night Vision No
Rollover Protection Bars No
Fog Lamps Yes
Parking Aid Yes
Tire Pressure Monitor Yes
Back-Up Camera Yes
Stability Control Yes
Other Features 4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) w/brake assist system...
Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD)
4-wheel Electronic Traction System (4ETS)
Electronic stability program (ESP)
Rollover sensor
Programmable daytime running lamps
Driver & front passenger airbags -inc: dual-stage driver airbag,...
Front side air bags
Front/rear window curtain side airbags
mbrace in-vehicle services
Rear parking assist
Rear view camera
3-point front seat belts w/Emergency Tensioning Device (ETD),...
3-point rear seat belts w/outboard Emergency Tensioning Device...
Universal LATCH system (Lower Anchors & Tethers for Children) at...
Child safety rear door locks
Advanced tire pressure monitoring system

Warranty

Warranty
Basic Miles/km 50,000
Basic Years 4
Corrosion Miles/km 50,000
Corrosion Years 4
Drivetrain Miles/km 50,000
Drivetrain Years 4
Roadside Assistance Miles/km Unlimited
Roadside Assistance Years Unlimited

Other Specs

Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) 12.6
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) - TBD -
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) 150
Trailering
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) NA
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) 3500
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) NA
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) 350
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