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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Starting procedure with the SmartKey
- To start a gasoline engine: turn the
SmartKey to position 3 in the ignition lock
and release it as soon as the
engine is running.
- To start a diesel engine: turn the
SmartKey to position 2 ...
Lap evaluation
This function is only available if you have
stored at least two laps and have stopped the
RACETIMER.
Press
or
on the steering wheel
to select the AMG menu.
Press the
button repeatedly ...
Utility
With all that power under the M-Class' hood, along with its sporty nature and
comfortable cabin, it's easy to forget this is still an SUV. That means the
M-Class better do a good job of hauling th ...
