The 1999 Mercedes-Benz G 500 Station Wagon swb, offered in Europe from mid-1998 to mid-2000, is a 3-door, 4-wheel drive (4×4 permanent) off-road wagon model with a 0.87/2.16 transfer case. It includes a 4966 cm3 V8 (Daimler-Benz M113 E50) gasoline engine without turbocharger, with multi-point injection and SOHC, producing 292 KF / 292 hp / 218 kW at 5500 engine rpm and 456 Nm of torque at 2800 – 4000 rpm. engine. Combined with a 5-speed automatic transmission (Daimler-Benz W5A330), it accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 8.1 seconds and reaches a top speed of 198 km/h. Its combined fuel consumption is 20.2 L/100km. The car has a length of 4230 mm, a width of 1760 mm, a height of 1931 mm and weighs 2290 kg, with a fuel tank of 96 liters.
Overview
| Model: | W463 G 500 Station Wagon swb |
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| Production year: | 1999 |
| Transmission: | Automatic with 5 gears |
| Starting price: | € 78,000 |
| Engine size: | 5.0 L |
| Max torque: | 456 Nm |
| Cylinders alignment: | V 8 |
| Charge system: | Naturally aspired |
| Displacement: | 4966 cm3 |
| Max power: | 292 PS / 292 hp / 218 kW |
| Fuel type: | Gasoline |
| Fuel consumption: | 20.2 L/100km combined |
| Extra-urban: | 14.2-17 L/100km |
| City: | 25.4-30.5 L/100km |
| Emission standard: | N/A |
| Body style: | SUV |
| 0-80 km/h: | 5.1 s |
| 0-100 km/h: | 8.1 s |
| 0-160 km/h: | 23.4 s |
| 0-200 km/h: | N/A |
| Top speed: | 198 km/h |
| Curb weight: | 2290 kg |
| Gross weight: | 2810 kg |
| Length: | 4230 mm |
| Width: | 1760 mm |
| Height: | 1931 mm |
| Fuel capacity: | 96 litra |
Expert reviews
Consumption
50%
Safety
85%
Performance
85%
Driveability
80%
Durability
90%
Maintenance
90%
Design
75%
Summary
The Mercedes-Benz G 500 Station Wagon swb (1999) is an off-roader appreciated for its durability, powerful V8 engine performance and excellent off-road capabilities. This model offered a pronounced luxury feel and good highway performance unlike previous models. However, as a vehicle designed for functionality, the city driving experience could be difficult, with high fuel consumption and a strong steering feel.