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2012 Mercedes-Benz G 500 Station Wagon (Automatic / 7 Speed) 4×4 [2012-2015]

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Overview

The 2012 Mercedes-Benz G 500 Station Wagon, offered in Europe from July 2012 to August 2015, 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 6.2 seconds and reaches a top speed of 219 km/h. Its combined fuel consumption is 19.8 L/100km. The car has a length of 4672 mm, a width of 1760 mm, a height of 1951 mm and weighs 2455 kg, with a fuel tank of 96 liters.

Model:W463 G 500 Station Wagon
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:36.1 s
Top speed:219 km/h
Curb weight:2455 kg
Gross weight:3200 kg
Length:4672 mm
Width:1760 mm
Height:1951 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 (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. However, high fuel consumption was a weak point, and the city driving experience could be difficult due to the focus on off-road functionality.

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