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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    System self-test
    After you have switched on the ignition, the system carries out a self-diagnosis. WARNING A malfunction in the system has been detected if one of the following conditions occurs:  - ...

    Adjusting the four-way lumbar support
    Vehicles with memory function: You can adjust the contour of the front seat backrests individually to provide optimum support for your back. To raise the backrest contour To soften the back ...

    Important safety notes
    RACE START is only available in AMG vehicles. RACE START enables optimal acceleration from a standing start. The precondition for this is a suitable high-grip road surface. WARNING RACE S ...