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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Activating the rear view camera
► Make sure that the SmartKey is in
position
2 in the ignition lock.
► Make sure that the "rear view camera"
function is selected in COMAND (see the
separate operating inst ...
S-Class in the Market
The S-Class is up against some very good competition in the full-size luxury
sedan category, including the LS 460, which starts significantly below the
Mercedes' $86,700 base price. The S-Class an ...
Rear stowage compartment
In the S 600 model, you can fold the rear part
of the trunk floor forwards.
1 Stowage well
2 Stowage compartment ...