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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    Important safety notes
    WARNING When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock. Always take the SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unsupervised in the vehic ...

    Engine number
    1 Emission control information plate, including the certification of both federal and Californian emissions standards 2 Engine number (stamped into the crankcase) 3 VIN (on the lower edge ...

    Attaching the roof carrier
    Attaching the roof carrier Open covers 1 carefully in the direction of the arrow. Fold covers 1 upwards. Only secure the roof carrier to the anchorage points under covers 1. Observe th ...