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Vehicle weights
271Vehicle weights
The unladen weight includes the driver (68 kg), luggage (7 kg) and all fluids (fuel tank 90% full). Items of optional equipment increase the
unladen weight and reduce the maximum pa yload. Specific weight specifications can be found on the vehicle identification plate
(Y page 261).
Long wheelbase station wagon G 500 G 320 CDI G 55 AMG
Unladen weight (in accordance with EC direc-
tive) 2,450 kg 2,445 kg 2,595 kg
Maximum permissible gross vehicle weight
3,200 kg 3,200 kg 3,200 kg
Maximum permissible front axle load
1,450 kg 1,450 kg 1,450 kg
Maximum permissible rear axle load
1,900 kg 1,900 kg 1,900 kg
Only when towing a trailer: permissible gross
weight of vehicle/trailer combination
6,700 kg 6,700 kg 6,700 kg
Maximum roof load
200 kg 200 kg 200 kg
Maximum permissible load 750 kg 755 kg 605 kgTechnical data
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Vehicle weights
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Short wheelbase station wagon G 500 G 320 CDI
Unladen weight (in accordance with EC direc-
tive) 2,315 kg 2,275 kg
Maximum permissible gross vehicle weight
2,850 kg 2,850 kg
Maximum permissible front axle load
1,400 kg 1,400 kg
Maximum permissible rear axle load
1,700 kg 1,700 kg
Only when towing a trailer: permissible gross
weight of vehicle/trailer combination 5,700 kg 5,700 kg
Only when towing a trailer: permissible rear
axle load 25 1,800 kg 1,800 kg
Maximum roof load
150 kg 150 kg
Maximum permissible load 535 kg 575 kg
Cabriolet
G 500 G 320 CDI
Unladen weight (in accordance with EC direc-
tive) 2,300 kg 2,260 kg
Maximum permissible gross vehicle weight
2,850 kg 2,850 kg
Maximum permissible front axle load
1,400 kg 1,400 kg
25
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Vehicle weights
273G 500 G 320 CDI
Maximum permissible rear axle load
1,700 kg 1,700 kg
Only when towing a trailer: permissible gross
weight of vehicle/trailer combination 5,700 kg 5,700 kg
Only when towing a trailer: permissible rear
axle load 26 1,800 kg 1,800 kg
Maximum permissible load 550 kg 590 kg
26
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Trailer coupling*
274 Trailer coupling*
Mounting dimensions
G
Risk of accident
Only have a trailer coupling retrofitted at a
qualified specialist workshop which has the
necessary specialist knowledge and tools
to carry out the work required. Mercedes-
Benz recommends that you use a
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for this pur-
pose. In particular, work relevant to safety
or on safety-related systems must be car-
ried out at a qualified specialist workshop.
! If you have a trailer tow hitch retrofitted,
changes to the cooling system may be nec-
essary, depending on the vehicle type.
If you have a trailer tow hitch retrofitted,
observe the anchorage points on the chas-
sis frame. Anchorage points for the trailer coupling
1
Anchorage points
2 Overhang dimension For trailer couplings fitted at the factory, the
overhang dimension is 895 mm.Techni
cal data
* optional
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Service products and capacities
277Notes on fuel consumption
The vehicle will use more fuel than usual in
the following situations:
R at very low temperatures
R in urban traffic
R on short trips
R when towing a trailer
R in mountainous terrain
The consumption figures have been deter-
mined according to EU Directive
RL 80 /1268 /EEC.
i Only for certain countries: the respective
current consumption and emission values of your vehicle can be found in the COC
papers (EC CERTIFICATE OF CONFORM-
ITY). These documents are supplied when
the vehicle is delivered.
! Do not use any special additives, as they
can cause malfunctions and engine dam-
age. Damage resulting from the use of such
additives is not covered by the Mercedes-
Benz warranty. H
Environmental note
CO 2(carbon dioxide) is the gas which sci-
entists believe to be principally responsible
for global warming (the greenhouse effect).
Your vehicle's CO 2emissions are directly related to fuel consumption and therefore
depend on:
R
efficient use of the fuel by the engine
R driving style
R other non-technical factors, such as envi-
ronmental influences or road conditions
You can minimise your vehicle's CO 2emis-
sions by driving carefully and having it serv-
iced regularly. Technical data
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