Continuing with the G 63 AMG 6×6 formula, Mercedes-Benz introduced the G 500 4×4², using the body of long wheelbase 5-door station wagon on shortened chassis from G 63 AMG 6×6. G500 4×4² along with G 500/G 550 received a new 4.0-litre biturbo V8 (M176), putting out 310 kW (416 hp). The exterior is same as Mercedes-AMG G 63 and G 65 despite G 500 4×4² not being a Mercedes-AMG edition.[18]