The 2022 Mercedes-Benz G 500, offered in Europe from March 2018 to April 2024, is a 5-door, 4-wheel-drive (4×4 permanent) off-road wagon model with a 1/2.23 transfer case. It includes a 3982 cm3 V8 gasoline engine (Daimler-Benz M176 DE40 AL) with two turbochargers and two intercoolers, with DOHC and Start-Stop function, producing 416 KF / 416 hp / 310 kW at 5250 – 5500 engine rpm and 610 Nm of torque at 2000 – 4750 engine revolutions. Combined with a 9-speed automatic transmission (Daimler-Benz 9G-TRONIC), it accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 5.4 seconds and reaches a top speed of 215 km/h. Its combined fuel consumption is 14 L/100km. The car has a length of 4825 mm, a width of 1931 mm, a height of 1969 mm and weighs 2354 kg, with a fuel tank of 100 liters.
Overview
| Model: | W463b G 500 |
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| Production year: | 2022 |
| Transmission: | Automatic with 9 gears |
| Starting price: | € 120,000 |
| Engine size: | 4.0 L |
| Max torque: | 610 Nm |
| Cylinders alignment: | V 8 |
| Charge system: | Twin turbo petrol |
| Displacement: | 3982 cm3 |
| Max power: | 416 PS / 416 hp / 310 kW |
| Fuel type: | Gasoline |
| Fuel consumption: | 14 L/100km combined |
| Extra-urban: | 10-12 L/100km |
| City: | 17.5-21 L/100km |
| Emission standard: | Euro 6d-ISC-FCM |
| Body style: | SUV |
| 0-80 km/h: | 3.6 s |
| 0-100 km/h: | 5.4 s |
| 0-160 km/h: | 14.4 s |
| 0-200 km/h: | 31.6 s |
| Top speed: | 215 km/h |
| Curb weight: | 2354 kg |
| Gross weight: | 3150 kg |
| Length: | 4825 mm |
| Width: | 1931 mm |
| Height: | 1969 mm |
| Fuel capacity: | 100 litra |
Expert reviews
Consumption
60%
Safety
90%
Performance
90%
Driveability
85%
Durability
90%
Maintenance
90%
Design
90%
Summary
The Mercedes-Benz G 500 (2022) is an off-roader appreciated for the powerful performance of the V8 biturbo engine, pronounced luxury and excellent off-road capabilities. This model offered a pronounced luxury feel and good highway performance unlike previous models. However, high fuel consumption was a weak point, and the city driving experience could be difficult due to the focus on off-road functionality.