The 2012 Mercedes-Benz G 500 Station Wagon lwb 7G-Tronic, offered in Europe from July 2011 to May 2012, is a 5-door 4-wheel drive (4×4 permanent) off-road wagon model with a 1/2.16 transfer case. It includes a 5461 Petrol engine. cm3 V8 (Daimler-Benz M273 E55) without turbocharger, with multi-point injection and DOHC, V-90deg, producing 382 KF / 382 hp / 285 kW at 6000 engine rpm and 530 Nm of torque at 2800 – 4800 engine rpm. Combined with a 7-speed automatic transmission (Daimler-Benz 7G-Tronic), it accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 6.2 seconds and reaches a top speed of 220 km/h. Its combined fuel consumption is 19.8 L/100km. The car has a length of 4662 mm, a width of 1760 mm, a height of 1931 mm and weighs 2455 kg, with a fuel tank of 96 liters.
Overview
| Model: | W463 G 500 Station Wagon lwb 7G-Tronic |
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| Production year: | 2012 |
| Transmission: | Automatic with 7 gears |
| Starting price: | € 100,000 |
| Engine size: | 5.5 L |
| Max torque: | 530 Nm |
| Cylinders alignment: | V 8 |
| Charge system: | Naturally aspired |
| Displacement: | 5461 cm3 |
| Max power: | 382 PS / 382 hp / 285 kW |
| Fuel type: | Gasoline |
| Fuel consumption: | 19.8 L/100km combined |
| Extra-urban: | 14.4-17.3 L/100km |
| City: | 24.3-29.2 L/100km |
| Emission standard: | Euro 5 |
| Body style: | SUV |
| 0-80 km/h: | 4.4 s |
| 0-100 km/h: | 6.2 s |
| 0-160 km/h: | 16.8 s |
| 0-200 km/h: | 35.7 s |
| Top speed: | 220 km/h |
| Curb weight: | 2455 kg |
| Gross weight: | 3200 kg |
| Length: | 4662 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
80%
Summary
The Mercedes-Benz G 500 Station Wagon lwb 7G-Tronic (2012) 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, thanks to the modern 7-speed transmission. However, high fuel consumption was a weak point, and the city driving experience could be difficult due to the focus on off-road functionality.