The 2017 Mercedes-Benz G 550, offered in North America from October 2015 to mid-2018, is a 5-door, 4-wheel-drive (4×4 permanent) off-road wagon model with a 1/2.23 transfer case. It includes a 3982 cm3 V8 (Daimler-Benz M176 DE40 AL) gasoline engine with two turbochargers and two intercoolers, with DOHC and Start-Stop function, producing 416 KF / 416 hp / 310 kW at 5250 – 5500 engine rpm and 610 Nm of torque at 2250 – 4750 engine rpm. Combined with a 7-speed automatic transmission (Daimler-Benz 7G-Tronic), it accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 6 seconds and reaches a top speed of 219 km/h. Its combined fuel consumption is 15.6 L/100km. The car has a length of 4764 mm, a width of 1867 mm, a height of 1953 mm and weighs 2640 kg, with a fuel tank of 96 liters.
Overview
| Model: | W463 G 550 |
|---|---|
| Production year: | 2017 |
| Transmission: | Automatic with 7 gears |
| Starting price: | $122,400 |
| Engine size: | 4.0 L |
| Max torque: | 610 Nm |
| Cylinders alignment: | V 8 |
| Charge system: | Twin turbo petrol |
| Displacement: | 3982 cm3 |
| Max power: | 416 PS / 416 hp / 310 kW |
| Fuel type: | Gasoline |
| Fuel consumption: | 15.6 L/100km combined |
| Extra-urban: | 11.6-13.9 L/100km |
| City: | 18.5-22.2 L/100km |
| Emission standard: | ULEV |
| Body style: | SUV |
| 0-80 km/h: | 4.2 s |
| 0-100 km/h: | 6 s |
| 0-160 km/h: | 16.3 s |
| 0-200 km/h: | 35.4 s |
| Top speed: | 219 km/h |
| Curb weight: | 2640 kg |
| Gross weight: | 3200 kg |
| Length: | 4764 mm |
| Width: | 1867 mm |
| Height: | 1953 mm |
| Fuel capacity: | 96 litra |
Expert reviews
Consumption
55%
Safety
90%
Performance
90%
Driveability
85%
Durability
90%
Maintenance
90%
Design
85%
Summary
The Mercedes-Benz G 550 (2017) is an off-roader acclaimed for its powerful twin-turbo V8 engine performance, understated luxury and excellent off-road capabilities. This model offered a pronounced luxury feel and good highway performance unlike previous models. However, high fuel consumption was a weak point, and the city driving experience could be difficult due to the focus on off-road functionality.