Compare: Mercedes-Benz G-class 2008 Off-road 388 Hp

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

2008

End of production

2010

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Off-road

Seats

Doors

Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

19.3 l/100 km (NEDC)

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

12 l/100 km (NEDC)

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

14.7 l/100 km (NEDC)

CO₂ emissions

351 g/km (NEDC)

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

5.9 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

5.9 sec

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph

5.6 sec (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)

Maximum speed

210 km/h

Emission standard

Euro 4

Weight-to-power ratio

5.6 kg/Hp, 178.8 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

4.1 kg/Nm, 244.2 Nm/tonne

Internal combustion engine specs

Power

388 Hp @ 6000 rpm.

Power per litre

71 Hp/l

Torque

530 Nm @ 2800-4800 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

M 273.963

Engine displacement

5461 cm³

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

V-engine

Cylinder Bore

98 mm

Piston Stroke

90.5 mm

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Multi-port manifold injection

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Valvetrain

DOHC

Engine oil capacity

9 l

Engine oil specification

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

2170 kg

Max. weight

2850 kg

Max load

680 kg

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

250 l

Trunk (boot) space - maximum

1580 l

Fuel tank capacity

96 l

Max. roof load

150 kg

Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%)

2850 kg

Permitted trailer load without brakes

750 kg

Permitted towbar download

115 kg

Dimensions

Length

4212 mm

Width

1760 mm

Width including mirrors

2007 mm

Height

1931 mm

Wheelbase

2400 mm

Front track

1475 mm

Rear (Back) track

1475 mm

Front overhang

783 mm

Rear overhang

820 mm

Ride height (ground clearance)

205 mm

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

11.3 m

Approach angle

36°

Departure angle

27°

Ramp-over (breakover) angle

23°

Climb angle

38.7°

Wading depth

500 mm

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