Under the Hood

Adapted from the engine in the automaker’s S-Class sedan and SL-Class roadster, the all-aluminum, 5.0-liter V-8 in the G500 produces 292 horsepower and 336 pounds-feet of torque. Each engine cylinder uses a three-valve twin-spark setup. An electronically controlled five-speed-automatic transmission sends the power to a full-time four-wheel-drive system with a Low range, which is fully synchronized for shift-on-the-fly operation at up to 15 mph. Mercedes-Benz’s Electronic Stability Program is also installed.

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    SETUP
    SETUP shows the drive program, the ESP® (Electronic Stability Program) mode and the SPORT handling mode. •► Press on the steering wheel to select the AMG menu. •► Press the butto ...

    Map display
    Setting the map orientation Map orientation 1 Current map orientation The following display modes are possible: • North orientation (the map view is displayed so that north is always up). ...

    Important safety notes
    It is particularly important to use a safety net if the vehicle is loaded with small objects above the level of the backrests. For safety reasons, always use a cargo net when transporting load ...