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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Emergency call
Important safety notes
A license agreement must exist in order
to activate the mbrace service. Ensure that
your system is activated and ready for use,
and press the
MB Info call button ...
Maximum permissible gross vehicle weight rating
The specifications shown on the
Tire and
Loading Information placard in the
illustration are examples. The maximum
permissible gross vehicle weight rating is
vehicle-specific and may differ ...
Driving Impressions
This CLS sedan doesn't look like a typical Mercedes-Benz. Relatively light
steering detracts from the sporty feel even though handling capabilities rank
high. This is a big car, yet it maneuvers l ...