The 2011 Mercedes-Benz G 500 Guard VR 7, offered in Europe from mid-2010 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 cm3 V8 (Daimler-Benz M273 E55) petrol engine 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 9.6 seconds and reaches a top speed of 214 km/h. Its combined fuel consumption is 21.4 L/100km. The car has a length of 4662 mm, a width of 1760 mm, a height of 1931 mm and weighs 4000 kg, with a fuel tank of 96 liters.
Overview
| Model: | W463 G 500 Guard VR 7 |
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| Production year: | 2011 |
| Transmission: | Automatic with 7 gears |
| Starting price: | € 390,000 |
| 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: | 21.4 L/100km combined |
| Extra-urban: | 15.8-19 L/100km |
| City: | 25.8-31 L/100km |
| Emission standard: | N/A |
| Body style: | SUV |
| 0-80 km/h: | 6.7 s |
| 0-100 km/h: | 9.6 s |
| 0-160 km/h: | 27.1 s |
| 0-200 km/h: | 62.9 s |
| Top speed: | 214 km/h |
| Curb weight: | 4000 kg |
| Gross weight: | 4300 kg |
| Length: | 4662 mm |
| Width: | 1760 mm |
| Height: | 1931 mm |
| Fuel capacity: | 96 litra |
Expert reviews
Consumption
45%
Safety
85%
Performance
85%
Driveability
80%
Durability
95%
Maintenance
95%
Design
80%
Summary
Mercedes-Benz G 500 Guard VR 7 (2011) is an armored vehicle rated for high ballistic safety (VR7), powerful performance and excellent capabilities on difficult terrain. This model offered a pronounced luxury feel and good highway performance despite the high weight. It was an excellent choice for those looking for maximum protection without sacrificing luxury, but high fuel consumption and high maintenance cost were weak points.