MERCEDES-BENZ G500 2008 W463 Owner's Manual

410 Technical data
Identification labels
1Certification label (on driver’s door
B-pillar)
The V
ehicle Identification Number (VIN)
can be found in the following locations:

on the certification la bel on the driver’s
door B-pillar (
page 410)

embossed on the frame in the
passenger side front wheelhouse
(
page 411)

on the lower edge of the windshield
(
page 411)
Example certification label (U.S. vehicles)
2 VIN
3 Paintwork code
Example certification label
(Canada vehicles)
2 VIN
3 Paintwork code
iData shown on certification label are for
illustration purposes only. These data are
specific to each vehicle and may vary from data
shown in the illustration above. Refer to certifi-
cation label on vehicle for actual data specific to
your vehicle.
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Identification labels
4
VIN (on frame in front wheel house) 5VIN (on lower edge of windshield)Example illustration G 500
6Engine number (engraved on engine)
7 Emission control information label,
includes both federal and California
certification exhaust emission stan-
dards
iWhen ordering parts, please specify vehicle
identification and engine numbers.
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412 Technical data
Layout of poly-V-belt drive
For dimensions of the poly-V-belt, see
technical data (
page 413).
G 5001 Automatic belt tensioner
2 Power steering pump
3 Air conditioning compressor
4 Crankshaft
5 Coolant pump
6 Generator (alternator)
7 Idler pulleyG55AMG
The G 55 AMG has two poly-V-belts
(belt one shown in purple/belt two shown
in black).
1 Idler pulley
2 Automatic belt tensioner
3 Power steering pump
4 Air conditioning compressor
5 Crankshaft
6 Coolant pump
7 Generator (alternator)
8 Idler pulley
9 Automatic belt tensioner
a Supercharger
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Technical data
Engine
 Engine
ModelG 500 (463.249)1
1The quoted data apply only to the standard vehicle. See an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center for the corresponding da ta of all special bodies and special
equipment.
G 55 AMG (463.271)1
Engine113113
Mode of operation4-stroke engine, gasoline injection4-stroke engine, gasoline injection
No. of cylinders88
Bore3.82 in (97.00 mm)3.82 in (97.00 mm)
Stroke3.31 in (84.00 mm)3.60 in (92.00 mm)
Total piston displacement303.0cuin (4966cm3)331.8 cu in (5 439 cm3)
Compression ratio10:19:1
Output acc. to SAE J 1349292 hp/5 500 rpm2
(218 kW/5 500 rpm)
2Premium fuel required. Performance may vary with fuel octane rating.
493 hp/6 100 rpm2
(368 kW/6 100 rpm)
Maximum torque acc. to SAE J 1349336lb-ft/2800-4000rpm
(456 Nm/2 800 - 4 000 rpm)516 lb-ft/2 650 - 4 000 rpm
(700 Nm/2 650 - 4 000 rpm)
Maximum engine speed6 300 rpm6 500 rpm
Firing order1-5-4-2-6-3-7-81-5-4-2-6-3-7-8
Poly-V-belt2 380 mmBelt one: 1 289 mm
Belt two: 2 449 mm
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414 Technical data
Rims and tires
!Only use tires which have been tested and
approved by Mercedes-Benz. Tires approved by
Mercedes-Benz are developed to provide best
possible performance in conjunction with the
driving safety systems on your vehicle such as
ABS or ESP
®. Tires specially developed for your
vehicle and tested and approved by
Mercedes-Benz can be identified by finding the
following on the tire’s sidewall:

MO = Mercedes-Benz Original equipment
tires
Using tires other than those approved by
Mercedes-Benz may result in damage that is not
covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited
Warranty.
!Using tires other than those approved by
Mercedes-Benz can have detrimental effects,
such as

poor handling characteristics

increased noise

increased fuel consumption
Moreover, tires and rims not approved by
Mercedes-Benz may, under load, exhibit dimen-
sional variations and different tire deformation
characteristics that could cause them to come
into contact with the vehicle body or axle parts.
Damage to the tires or the vehicle may be the
result.
iFurther information on tires and rims is
available at any authorized Mercedes-Benz Light
Truck Center. The Tire and Loading Information
placard with the recommended tire inflation
pressures is located on the driver’s door B-pillar.
Some vehicles may have supplemental tire
inflation pressure information for driving at high
speeds (
page 287) or for vehicle loads less
than the maximum loaded vehicle condition
(
page 287). If such information is provided, it
can be found on the tire inflation pressure label
located on the inside of the fuel filler flap. The tire inflation pressure should be checked
regularly and should only be adjusted on cold
tires. Follow tire manufacturer’s maintenance
recommendation included with vehicle.
iThe following pages also list the approved
wheel rim and tire sizes for equipping your
vehicles with winter tires. Winter tires are not
available as standard or optional factory equip-
ment, but can be purchased from an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.
Depending on vehicle model and the standard or
optional factory-equipped wheel rim/tire
configuration on your vehicle, equipping your
vehicle with winter tires approved for your
vehicle model may also require the purchase of
two or four wheel rims of the recommended size
for use with these winter tires. See an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center for more
information.
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Rims and tires
Same size tires
ModelG 500
Rims (light alloy)7.5Jx18H2
Wheel offset1.69 in (43 mm)
All season tires1
1Radial-ply tires
265/60 R18 110V M+S
ModelG55AMGG55AMG
Rims (light alloy)7.5Jx18H29.5Jx18EH2
Wheel offset1.69 in (43 mm)1.97 in (50 mm)
Summer tires1,2
1Radial-ply tires2Must not be used with snow chains.
-285/55 R18 113V
Winter tires1265/60 R18 109H M+S
. -
or-
265/60 R18 110V M+S. -
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416 Technical data
Rims and tires
Spare wheel
ModelG 500G55AMG
Rim (light alloy)7.5Jx18H27.5Jx18H2
Wheel offset1.69 in (43 mm)1.69 in (43 mm)
All season tire1
1Radial-ply tire
265/60 R18 110V M+S265/60 R18 110V M+S
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Technical data
Electrical system
 Electrical system
ModelG 500G55AMG
Generator (alternator)14 V/150 A14 V/180 A
Starter motor12 V/1.7 kW12 V/1.7 kW
Battery12 V/90 Ah12 V/90 Ah
Spark plugsBosch F 8 DPER
Beru 14 FGH 8 DPUR X 2NGK ILFR6A
Electrode gap0.039 in (1.0 mm)0.039 in (1.0 mm)
Tightening torque15 – 22 lb-ft (20 – 30 Nm)15–22lb-ft (20–30Nm)
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418 Technical data
Main dimensions, vehicle weights and ratings
Main dimensions
ModelG 500G55AMG
Overall vehicle length (inc. spare wheel)185.6 in (4 715 mm)185.6 in (4 715 mm)
Overall vehicle length (inc. spare wheel and brush guard1)
1Brush guard is available on G 55 AMG (U.S. vehicles only).
-186.6 in (4 740 mm)
Overall vehicle width (exterior rear view mirrors folded out)78.9 in (2 005 mm)78.9 in (2 005 mm)
Overall vehicle width (exterior rear view mirrors folded in)71.7 in (1 821 mm)73.0 in (1 855 mm)
Overall vehicle height77.8 in (1 977 mm)77.8 in (1 977 mm)
Wheel base112.2 in (2 850 mm)112.2 in (2 850 mm)
Track, front and rear59.6 in (1 515 mm)59.1 in (1 501 mm)
Ground clearance8.3 in (211 mm)8.3 in (211 mm)
Turning circle43.6 ft (13.3 m)43.6 ft (13.3 m)
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Technical data
Main dimensions, vehicle weights and ratings
Vehicle weights and ratings
ModelG 500G55AMG
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)1
1The GVWR is the maximum permissible vehicle weight. The Gross Ve
hicle Weight (GVW) comprises weight of vehicle including fuel, tools, spare wheel, installed
accessories, passengers, cargo and, if applicable, trai ler tongue load. The GVW must never exceed the GVWR.
6 615 lb (3 000 kg)6 615 lb (3 000 kg)
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR), front2
2The GAWR is the maximum permissible axle weight.
3 110 lb (1 410 kg)3 200 lb (1 450 kg)
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR), rear23 965 lb (1 800 kg)3 965 lb (1 800 kg)
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