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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    Seats
    Important safety notes WARNING   In order to avoid possible loss of vehicle control, all seat, head restraint, steering wheel and rear view mirror adjustments, as well as fastening of s ...

    Fuse box under the rear bench seat
    – Fold the right-hand rear bench seat forward. – To open: lift and fold back carpet 1 in the direction of the arrow. – Release clamps 2 by pressing them in the direction of the arrow. – Fol ...

    Trailer towing
    PARKTRONIC is deactivated for the rear area when you establish an electrical connection between your vehicle and a trailer. Fold in the ball coupling if the trailer tow hitch is not required. ...