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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    Important safety notes
    WARNING For reasons of safety, have the NECK-PRO head restraints/NECK-PRO luxury head restraints checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center after a rear-end collision. WARNING When p ...

    Lights
    Switching the daytime running lamps on/off This function is not available in Canada. If you have activated the Daytime Running Lights function and the light switch is in the position, the dayti ...

    Tachometer
    The red band in the tachometer indicates the engine's overrevving range. Do not drive in the overrevving range, as this could damage the engine. The fuel supply is interrupted to protect the ...