2008 Mercedes-Benz G-class Features And Specs

G500 G500 SUV Package Includes

• Interior

• 10-way pwr front bucket seats-inc

  pwr driver lumbar, 3-position seat memory

• Driver side multi-contour seat-inc

  pneumatic side bolsters, thigh support

• Heated front & outboard rear seats

• 60/40-split-folding rear seats w/(3) adjustable head restraints

• Premium leather upholstery

• Burl Walnut wood trim

• Front center console w/attachable cup holder

• Front/rear carpeted floor mats

• Leather & wood-trimmed heated steering wheel w/multi-function display controls

• Steering wheel audio controls

• 4-way pwr tilt/telescopic steering column w/memory, driver-programmable easy-entry & exit feature

• Electronic analog speedometer, tachometer, & fuel gauge

• Multi-function displays in speedometer face-inc

  trip computer, engine oil level check, digital speedometer, message indicator, driver-programmable settings, navigation system route guidance, exterior temp gauge, audio status, engine coolant temp, phone menu

• Mercedes-Benz Maintenance System display-inc

  distance remaining to next maintenance, type of service due, reminders, brake-pad monitoring

• Advanced tire pressure monitoring system

• Pwr windows w/1-touch express down

• SmartKey system-inc

  remote central locking system, anti-theft engine immobilizer, driver-programmable user-recognition features, drive away automatic locking

• SmartKey infrared remote-inc

  windows open/close, panic alarm, fuel filler door, selective unlock all

• Integrated 3-button HomeLink compatible garage door control

• Cruise control

• DVD navigation system

• Anti-theft alarm system

• Rear parking assist

• Rear view camera

• Automatic dual-zone climate control-inc

  electrostatic dust filter, adjustable rear cabin vents at rear of center console

• Rear window defroster w/auto-shutoff based on time & driving speed & exterior temp

• COMAND cockpit management & data system-inc

  AM/FM/Weatherband radio, scan & dual sensitivity seek tuning, cargo area mounted 6-disc CD changer, Sirius satellite radio, navigation, hands-free communication controls, harman/kardon digital surround sound system, pre-wiring for mobile phone

• Auxiliary pwr outlet

• Auto-dimming rearview mirror

• Dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors

• Night security illumination

• Locator lighting w/path illumination

• Leather & wood-trimmed shift knob

• Leather-trimmed parking brake lever/boot

• Exterior

• Pwr tilt/slide glass sunroof

• Aluminum running boards

• Bi-xenon light-sensing headlamps w/heated high pressure washers

• Corner-illuminating halogen foglamps

• Single red rear foglamp

• Programmable daytime running lamps w/auto-on override

• Privacy glass-inc

  rear doors & quarters & liftgate

• Pwr heated mirrors-inc

  auto-dimming driver mirror, integrated turn signals, memory, entrance lamps

• Rain-sensing intermittent front wipers w/heated washer system

• Intermittent rear wiper w/washer

• Entertainment

• Engine

• Engine Order Code

  NA

• Engine Type and Required Fuel

  Gas V8

• Displacement (liters/cubic inches)

  5.0L/303

• Fuel System

  SMPI

• Maximum Horsepower @ RPM

  292 @ 5500

• Maximum Torque @ RPM

  336 @ 2800 - 4000

• Cooling System Capacity (quarts)

  NA

• Electrical

• Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F

  NA

• Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

  NA

• Safety

• 4-wheel Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) w/brake assist

• Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD)

• Driver & front passenger airbags-inc

  dual-stage driver airbag, front passenger occupancy sensor, BabySmart

• Front/rear window curtain side airbags

• 3-point front seat belts w/Emergency Tensioning Device (ETD), belt force limiter

• 3-point outboard rear seat belts w/Emergency Tensioning Device (ETD), middle 3-point seat belt

• Universal LATCH system (Lower Anchors & Tethers for Children) at rear outboard seating positions

• Child safety rear door locks

• 4-wheel Electronic Traction System (4-ETS+)

• Electronic Stability Program (ESP)

• Programmable daytime running lamps w/auto-on override

• Steering

• Steering Type

  Pwr Recir Ball

• Steering Ratio (:1)

  NA

• Turns, lock to lock

  3.5

• Turning Diameter / Radius, curb to curb (feet)

  43.5

• Turning Diameter / Radius, wall to wall (feet)

  NA

• Mechanical

• 5.0L SOHC 24-valve V8 engine

• 7-speed driver-adaptive automatic transmission w/Touch Shift, optimum gear programming

• 2-speed transfer case

• (3) locking differentials

• Permanent 4-wheel drive

• 4-wheel Electronic Traction System (4-ETS)

• Electronic Stability Program (ESP)

• Front/rear tow hooks

• Rigid front/rear axles w/longitudinal & transverse links, coil springs, gas-pressurized shock absorbers

• Front stabilizer bar

• P265/60R18 high performance tires

• 18\ x 7.5\ 5-spoke aluminum wheels

• P265/60R18 high performance spare tire w/18\ x 7.5\ 5-spoke aluminum spare wheel, rear-mounted carrier

• Recirculating ball steering w/power assist, hydraulic damper

• Pwr 4-wheel internally vented front & solid rear disc brakes

• 4-wheel Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) w/brake assist

• Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD)

• Suspension

• Front Suspension Type

  Rigid Axle

• Rear Suspension Type

  Rigid Axle

• Front Shock Absorber Diameter (mm)

  NA

• Rear Shock Absorber Diameter (mm)

  NA

• Front Anti-Roll Bar Diameter (inches)

  NA

• Rear Anti-Roll Bar Diameter (inches)

  NA

• Towing

• Maximum Towing Capacity (pounds)

  NA

• Maximum Trailer Weight, dead weight hitch (pounds)

  5000

• Maximum Tongue Weight, dead weight hitch (pounds)

  500

• Maximum Trailer Weight, weight distributing hitch (pounds)

  7000

• Maximum Tongue Weight, weight distributing hitch (pounds)

  700

• Transmission

• Transmission Order Code

  NA

• Transmission Description

  Automatic

• Number of Transmission Speeds

  7

• First Gear Ratio (:1)

  NA

• Second Gear Ratio (:1)

  NA

• Third Gear Ratio (:1)

  NA

• Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

  NA

• Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

  NA

• Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

  NA

• Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

  NA

• Reverse Ratio (:1)

  NA

• Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

  4.38

• Transfer Case Gear Ratio, high (:1)

  0.87

• Transfer Case Gear Ratio, low (:1)

  2.16

• Clutch Size

  NA

• Vehicle

• EPA Classification

  4WD Sport Utility Vehicle

• Drivetrain

  4-Wheel Drive

• Warranty

• 4 Basic Years / 50,000 Basic Miles

• 4 Drivetrain Years / 50,000 Drivetrain Miles

• 4 Corrosion Years / 50,000 Corrosion Miles

• Unlimited Roadside Assistance Years / Unlimited Roadside Assistance Miles

• Brakes

• Brake Type

  Power

• Anti-Lock-Braking System

  4-Wheel

• Front Brake Rotors, diameter x thickness (inches)

  12.3 x -TBD-

• Rear Brake Rotors, diameter x thickness (inches)

  10.7 x -TBD-

• Rear Drums, diameter x width (inches)

  NA