Mercedes-Benz G-class Long (W463, facelift 2012) G 500 V8 (388 Hp) 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

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Mercedes-Benz G-class Long (W463, facelift 2012) G 500 V8 (388 Hp) 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS /Off-road 2012 - 2015/

What is the body type of Mercedes-Benz G-class Long (W463, facelift 2012)?

Off-road, 5 Doors, 5 Seats

What is the fuel consumption and economy of Mercedes-Benz G-class Long (W463, facelift 2012) G 500 V8 (388 Hp) 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS?

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 PLUS?

348 g/km CO₂
Euro 5

How fast is 2012 G-class Long (W463, facelift 2012) G 500 V8 (388 Hp) 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS?

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 2012 G 500 V8 (388 Hp) 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS?

388 Hp, 530 Nm
391 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of Mercedes-Benz G-class Off-road 2012 G 500 V8 (388 Hp) 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS?

5.5 l
5461 cm³
333.25 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 2012 Mercedes-Benz G 500 V8 (388 Hp) 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS?

8, V-engine

What is the drivetrain of Mercedes-Benz G-class Long (W463, facelift 2012) Off-road 2012 G 500 V8 (388 Hp) 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS?

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 2012 Mercedes-Benz G-class Off-road?

4662 mm
183.54 in.

What is the width of 2012 Mercedes-Benz G-class Off-road?

1760 mm
69.29 in.

What is the kerb weight of 2012 Mercedes-Benz G-class Long (W463, facelift 2012) G 500 V8 (388 Hp) 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS?

2455 kg
5412 lbs.

What is the maximum permissible mass of 2012 Mercedes-Benz G-class Long (W463, facelift 2012) G 500 V8 (388 Hp) 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS?

3200 kg
7055 lbs.

What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 2012 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 2012 Mercedes-Benz G-class Long (W463, facelift 2012) G 500 V8 (388 Hp) 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS?

7, automatic transmission G-TRONIC PLUS

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General information

Brand

Mercedes-Benz

Model

G-class

Generation

G-class Long (W463, facelift 2012)

Modification (Engine)

G 500 V8 (388 Hp) 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS

Start of production

June, 2012

End of production

August, 2015

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Off-road

Seats

Doors

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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.

Maximum engine speed

6500 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

M 273.963, M 273.969

Engine displacement

5461 cm³ 333.25 cu. in.

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

V-engine

Cylinder Bore

98 mm 3.86 in.

Piston Stroke

90.5 mm 3.56 in.

Compression ratio

10.7:1

Number of valves per cylinder

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.

Dimensions

Length

4662 mm 183.54 in.

Width

1760 mm 69.29 in.

Width including mirrors

2055 mm 80.91 in.

Height

1951 mm 76.81 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.

Drag coefficient (C_d)

0.54

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

13.6 m 44.62 ft.

Approach angle

36°

Departure angle

27°

Ramp-over (breakover) angle

24°

Climb angle

45°

Wading depth

600 mm 23.62 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 PLUS

Front suspension

Coil spring, Rigid axle suspension, Trailing arm

Rear suspension

Rigid axle suspension, Trailing arm, Coil spring

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Disc

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

Specs of Mercedes-Benz G-class Long (W463, facelift 2012) G 500 V8 (388 Hp) 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS /2012, 2013, 2014, 2015/