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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    Power closing feature
    The power closing feature pulls the doors and trunk lid into their locks automatically even if they are only partly closed. WARNING To prevent possible personal injury, always keep hands and ...

    First-aid kit
    – Open the tailgate. – Remove first-aid kit 1 from the parcel net. Check the expiration date on the first-aid kit at least once a year. Replace the contents if necessary, and replace mi ...

    Automatic engine start
    The engine is started automatically if you:  - release the brake pedal when HOLD is not activated and the transmission is in position D or N  - shift the transmission to position R ...