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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    Control panel for dual-zone automatic climate control
    1 To set the temperature, left 2 To set climate control to automatic 3 To defrost the windshield 4 To increase the airflow 5 To direct the airflow through the defroster vents 6 To activate/deac ...

    Power closing feature
    The power closing feature pulls the doors and trunk lid into their locks automatically even if they are only partly closed. WARNING To prevent possible personal injury, always keep hands and ...

    Stowage compartments in the front
    Glove box ► To open: pull handle 1 and open glove box flap 2. ► To close: fold glove box flap 2 upwards until it engages. The glove box can only be locked and unlocked using ...