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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Gadgets
The CL's standard equipment list is long. Our test car came with a number of
option packages; here are some of the highlights:
For starters, the blind spot monitors are included in a package that ...
Hazard warning lamps
The hazard warning lamps automatically
switch on if:
- an air bag is deployed.
- the vehicle is slowed down severely from a
speed of over 45 mph(70 km/h) and comes
to a halt.
- To switch on ...
