Fording Depth - Mercedes-Benz G-Class Operator's Manual

Vehicle data for off-road driving
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G 550
Vehicle length
Vehicle width including
exterior mirrors
Vehicle height
Vehicle height (sports sus-
pension)
Wheelbase
Minimum ground clear-
ance
Turning radius
Gross vehicle weight rat-
ing (GVWR)
Gross axle weight rating
(GAWR), front
Gross axle weight rating
(GAWR), rear
G 63 AMG
Vehicle length
Vehicle width including
exterior mirrors
Vehicle height
Wheelbase
Minimum ground clear-
ance
Turning radius
Gross vehicle weight rat-
ing (GVWR)
Gross axle weight rating
(GAWR), front
Gross axle weight rating
(GAWR), rear
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GVWR is the maximum permissible gross
weight of the vehicle. Gross vehicle weight
(GVW) is the vehicle weight including fuel,
187.6 in
(4764 mm) service products, spare wheel, accessories
installed, load and, if applicable, trailer draw-
80.9 in
bar load. The GVW must never exceed the
(2056 mm)
GVWR.
76.9 in
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The GAWR is the maximum permissible axle
(1954 mm)
weight.
75.9 in
(1928 mm)
Vehicle data for off-road driving
112.2 in
(2850 mm)

Fording depth

7.6 in
!
The depth of water must not exceed the
(193 mm)
value specified in the table. Note that the
possible fording depth is less in flowing water.
44.6 ft
(13.60 m)
7054.8 lb
(3200 kg)
3196.7 lb
(1450 kg)
4188.8 lb
(1900 kg)
The table shows fording depth : when loaded
187.8 in
and ready to drive.
(4769 mm)
Fording depth
80.9 in
(2056 mm)
For more information about off-road fording, see
76.3 in
( page 135).
Y
(1938 mm)
112.2 in
(2850 mm)
Approach/departure angle
7.7 in
G
(196 mm)
If you drive on a steep incline at an angle or
44.6 ft
turn when driving on an incline, the vehicle
(13.60 m)
could slip sideways, tip and rollover. There is a
7054.8 lb risk of an accident.
(3200 kg)
Always drive on a steep incline in the line of
fall (straight up or down) and do not turn the
3417.1 lb
(1550 kg) vehicle.
4122.6 lb
(1870 kg)
24 in (60 cm)
WARNING