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

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Key specs

Mercedes-Benz G-class Off-road vehicle 2008, 2009, 2010

What is the body type, Mercedes-Benz G-class (W463, facelift 2008)?Off-road vehicle, 3 Doors, 5 Seats
What is the fuel economy, Mercedes-Benz G-class (W463, facelift 2008) G 500 V8 (388 Hp) 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC?14.7 l/100 km
16 US mpg
19.22 UK mpg
6.8 km/l
How ECO is the car, Mercedes-Benz G-class G 500 V8 (388 Hp) 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC?351 g/km CO2
Euro 4
How fast is the car, 2008 G-class (W463, facelift 2008) G 500 V8 (388 Hp) 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC?210 km/h | 130.49 mph
0-100 km/h: 5.9 sec
0-60 mph: 5.6 sec
How much power, Mercedes-Benz G-class Off-road vehicle 2008 G 500 V8 (388 Hp) 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC?388 Hp, 530 Nm
390.91 lb.-ft.
What is the engine size, Mercedes-Benz G-class Off-road vehicle 2008 G 500 V8 (388 Hp) 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC?5.5 l
5461 cm3
333.25 cu. in.
How many cylinders, 2008 Mercedes-Benz G 500 V8 (388 Hp) 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC?8, V-engine
What is the drivetrain, Mercedes-Benz G-class (W463, facelift 2008) Off-road vehicle 2008 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.
How long is this vehicle, 2008 Mercedes-Benz G-class Off-road vehicle?4212 mm
165.83 in.
How wide is the vehicle, 2008 Mercedes-Benz G-class Off-road vehicle?1760 mm
69.29 in.
What is the curb weight, 2008 Mercedes-Benz G-class (W463, facelift 2008) G 500 V8 (388 Hp) 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC?2170 kg
4784.03 lbs.
What is the gross weight, 2008 Mercedes-Benz G-class (W463, facelift 2008) G 500 V8 (388 Hp) 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC?2850 kg
6283.17 lbs.
How much trunk (boot) space, 2008 Mercedes-Benz G-class Off-road vehicle?250 - 1580 l
8.83 - 55.8 cu. ft.
How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 2008 Mercedes-Benz G-class (W463, facelift 2008) G 500 V8 (388 Hp) 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC?7, automatic transmission G-TRONIC

Mercedes-Benz G-class (W463, facelift 2008) G 500 V8 (388 Hp) 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC 2008, 2009, 2010 Specs

General information
BrandMercedes-Benz
Model G-class
Generation G-class (W463, facelift 2008)
Modification (Engine) G 500 V8 (388 Hp) 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC
Start of production 2008 year
End of production 2010 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeOff-road vehicle
Seats 5
Doors 3
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - urban (NEDC) 19.3 l/100 km 12.19 US mpg
14.64 UK mpg
5.18 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban (NEDC) 12 l/100 km 19.6 US mpg
23.54 UK mpg
8.33 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined (NEDC) 14.7 l/100 km 16 US mpg
19.22 UK mpg
6.8 km/l
CO2 emissions (NEDC)351 g/km
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 5.6 sec
Maximum speed 210 km/h 130.49 mph
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
Engine specs
Power 388 Hp @ 6000 rpm.
Power per litre 71 Hp/l
Torque 530 Nm @ 2800-4800 rpm. 390.91 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
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Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 2170 kg 4784.03 lbs.
Max. weight 2850 kg 6283.17 lbs.
Max load 680 kg 1499.14 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum 250 l 8.83 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 330.69 lbs.
Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%) 2850 kg 6283.17 lbs.
Permitted trailer load without brakes 750 kg 1653.47 lbs.
Permitted towbar download 115 kg 253.53 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 (brakeover) 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 brakesVentilated discs
Rear brakesVentilated discs
Assisting systemsABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type Cone worm with recirculation balls
Power steering Hydraulic Steering
Tires size 265/60 R18
Wheel rims size7.5J x 18