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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    How the occupant classification system works
    The Occupant Classification System (OCS) categorizes the occupant on the frontpassenger seat by means of a weight sensor. The front-passenger front air bag is deactivated automatically for cert ...

    ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction System)
    WARNING Observe "Important safety notes" (). Traction control is part of ESP®. Traction control brakes the drive wheels individually if they spin. This enables you to pull away and ...

    The mbrace system
    The mbrace system provides different services, e.g.:  - automatic and manual emergency call  - Roadside Assistance call  - MB Info call To adjust the volume during an mbrace ...