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Specs of Mercedes-Benz G-class Long (W463, facelift 2008) G 500 V8 (388 Hp) 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC /2011, 2012/

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Key specs

Mercedes-Benz G-class Long (W463, facelift 2008) G 500 V8 (388 Hp) 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC /Off-road 2011 - 2012/

What is the body type of Mercedes-Benz G-class Long (W463, facelift 2008)?
Off-road, 5 Doors, 5 Seats
What is the fuel consumption and economy of Mercedes-Benz G-class Long (W463, facelift 2008) G 500 V8 (388 Hp) 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC?
14.9 l/100 km
15.8 US mpg
19 UK mpg
6.7 km/l
How environmentally friendly is Mercedes-Benz G-class G 500 V8 (388 Hp) 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC?
348 g/km CO2
Euro 5
How fast is 2011 G-class Long (W463, facelift 2008) G 500 V8 (388 Hp) 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC?
210 km/h | 130 mph
0-100 km/h: 6.1 sec
0-60 mph: 5.8 sec
What is the power output of Mercedes-Benz G-class Off-road 2011 G 500 V8 (388 Hp) 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC?
388 Hp, 530 Nm
391 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of Mercedes-Benz G-class Off-road 2011 G 500 V8 (388 Hp) 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC?
5.5 l
5461 cm3
333.25 cu. in.
What is the number of cylinders in 2011 Mercedes-Benz G 500 V8 (388 Hp) 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC?
8, V-engine
What is the drivetrain of Mercedes-Benz G-class Long (W463, facelift 2008) Off-road 2011 G 500 V8 (388 Hp) 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC?
All wheel drive (4x4). Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives permanently the four wheels of the vehicle.
What is the length of 2011 Mercedes-Benz G-class Off-road?
4662 mm
183.54 in.
What is the width of 2011 Mercedes-Benz G-class Off-road?
1760 mm
69.29 in.
What is the kerb weight of 2011 Mercedes-Benz G-class Long (W463, facelift 2008) G 500 V8 (388 Hp) 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC?
2455 kg
5412 lbs.
What is the maximum permissible mass of 2011 Mercedes-Benz G-class Long (W463, facelift 2008) G 500 V8 (388 Hp) 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC?
3200 kg
7055 lbs.
What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 2011 Mercedes-Benz G-class Off-road?
480 - 2250 l
17 - 79.5 cu. ft.
What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 2011 Mercedes-Benz G-class Long (W463, facelift 2008) G 500 V8 (388 Hp) 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC?
7, automatic transmission G-TRONIC

General information

Model
Modification (Engine)
G 500 V8 (388 Hp) 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC
Start of production
2011
End of production
2012
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Off-road
Seats
5
Doors
5
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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban (NEDC)
20 l/100 km 11.8 US mpg
14.1 UK mpg
5 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban (NEDC)
11.9 l/100 km 19.8 US mpg
23.7 UK mpg
8.4 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined (NEDC)
14.9 l/100 km 15.8 US mpg
19 UK mpg
6.7 km/l
CO2 emissions (NEDC)
348 g/km
Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)
5.8 sec
Maximum speed
210 km/h 130 mph
Emission standard
Euro 5
Weight-to-power ratio
6.3 kg/Hp, 158 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio
4.6 kg/Nm, 215.9 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power
388 Hp @ 6000 rpm.
Power per litre
71 Hp/l
Torque
530 Nm @ 2800-4800 rpm. 391 lb.-ft. @ 2800-4800 rpm.
Engine layout
Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code
M 273.963
Engine displacement
5461 cm3 333.25 cu. in.
Number of cylinders
8
Engine configuration
V-engine
Cylinder Bore
98 mm 3.86 in.
Piston Stroke
90.5 mm 3.56 in.
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Fuel injection system
Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine oil capacity
9 l 9.51 US qt | 7.92 UK qt
Engine oil specification

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight
2455 kg 5412 lbs.
Max. weight
3200 kg 7055 lbs.
Max load
745 kg 1642 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum
480 l 17 cu. ft.
Trunk (boot) space - maximum
2250 l 79.5 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity
96 l 25.36 US gal | 21.12 UK gal
Max. roof load
200 kg 441 lbs.
Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%)
3500 kg 7716 lbs.
Permitted trailer load without brakes
750 kg 1653 lbs.
Permitted towbar download
140 kg 309 lbs.

Dimensions

Length
4662 mm 183.54 in.
Width
1760 mm 69.29 in.
Width including mirrors
2007 mm 79.02 in.
Height
1931 mm 76.02 in.
Wheelbase
2850 mm 112.2 in.
Front track
1475 mm 58.07 in.
Rear (Back) track
1475 mm 58.07 in.
Front overhang
783 mm 30.83 in.
Rear overhang
820 mm 32.28 in.
Ride height (ground clearance)
205 mm 8.07 in.
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)
13.3 m 43.64 ft.
Approach angle
36°
Departure angle
27°
Climb angle
38.7°
Wading depth
500 mm 19.69 in.

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain Architecture
The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives permanently the four wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheel
All wheel drive (4x4)
Number of gears and type of gearbox
7 gears, automatic transmission G-TRONIC
Front suspension
Coil spring, Rigid axle suspension
Rear suspension
Rigid axle suspension, Coil spring
Front brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear brakes
Ventilated discs
Assisting systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type
Recirculating-ball steering
Power steering
Hydraulic Steering
Tire size
265/60 R18
Wheel rim size
7.5J x 18