Mercedes-Benz G-class (W463, facelift 2008) G 500 V8 (388 Hp) 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

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

What is the body type of Mercedes-Benz G-class (W463, facelift 2008)?

Off-road, 3 Doors, 5 Seats

What is the fuel consumption and economy of Mercedes-Benz G-class (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 (W463, facelift 2008) G 500 V8 (388 Hp) 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC?

210 km/h | 130 mph
0-100 km/h: 5.9 sec
0-60 mph: 5.6 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 (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?

4212 mm
165.83 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 (W463, facelift 2008) G 500 V8 (388 Hp) 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC?

2170 kg
4784 lbs.

What is the maximum permissible mass of 2011 Mercedes-Benz G-class (W463, facelift 2008) G 500 V8 (388 Hp) 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC?

2850 kg
6283 lbs.

What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 2011 Mercedes-Benz G-class Off-road?

250 - 1580 l
8.8 - 55.8 cu. ft.

What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 2011 Mercedes-Benz G-class (W463, facelift 2008) G 500 V8 (388 Hp) 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC?

7, automatic transmission G-TRONIC

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General information

Brand

Mercedes-Benz

Model

G-class

Generation

G-class (W463, facelift 2008)

Modification (Engine)

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

Start of production

2011

End of production

2011

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

5.9 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

5.9 sec

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)

5.6 sec

Maximum speed

210 km/h 130 mph

Emission standard

Euro 5

Weight-to-power ratio

5.6 kg/Hp, 178.8 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

4.1 kg/Nm, 244.2 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

Engine configuration

V-engine

Cylinder Bore

98 mm 3.86 in.

Piston Stroke

90.5 mm 3.56 in.

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

2170 kg 4784 lbs.

Max. weight

2850 kg 6283 lbs.

Max load

680 kg 1499 lbs.

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

250 l 8.8 cu. ft.

Trunk (boot) space - maximum

1580 l 55.8 cu. ft.

Fuel tank capacity

96 l 25.36 US gal | 21.12 UK gal

Max. roof load

150 kg 331 lbs.

Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%)

2850 kg 6283 lbs.

Permitted trailer load without brakes

750 kg 1653 lbs.

Permitted towbar download

115 kg 254 lbs.

Dimensions

Length

4212 mm 165.83 in.

Width

1760 mm 69.29 in.

Width including mirrors

2007 mm 79.02 in.

Height

1931 mm 76.02 in.

Wheelbase

2400 mm 94.49 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)

11.3 m 37.07 ft.

Approach angle

36°

Departure angle

27°

Ramp-over (breakover) angle

23°

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

265/80 R18

Wheel rim size

7.5J x 18

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