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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    Adjusting the four-way lumbar support
    Vehicles with memory function: You can adjust the contour of the front seat backrests individually to provide optimum support for your back. To raise the backrest contour To soften the back ...

    Lights
    Display messages about LEDs: This display message will only appear if all LEDs have failed. Display messages Possible causes/consequences and Solutions The left or right ...

    Rolling with the engine switched off
    WARNING There is no power assistance for the steering and the brake when the engine is not running. Steering and braking requires significantly more effort and you could lose control of the ...