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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Switching the ZONE function on/off
This function is only available in vehicles for
Canada.
To switch on: press the
button.
The indicator lamp in the button
lights up.
Dual-zone automatic climate control: the
temperature se ...
Safety notes
WARNING
Work improperly carried out on electronic
components and associated software could
cause them to cease functioning. Because the
vehicle's electronic components are
interconnected, an ...
Ride & Handling
One of the best aspects of the R350 Bluetec is its comfortable ride. It can
feel floaty on undulating roads and exhibits noticeable body roll when
cornering, but the suspension tuning's emphasis o ...