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Mercedes-Benz G-class (W463) G 500 V8 (296 Hp) 4MATIC Automatic /Off-road 1998 - 2000/
What is the body type of Mercedes-Benz G-class (W463)?
Off-road, 3 Doors, 5 Seats
What is the fuel consumption and economy of Mercedes-Benz G-class (W463) G 500 V8 (296 Hp) 4MATIC Automatic?
16.7 l/100 km
14.1 US mpg
16.9 UK mpg
6 km/l
How environmentally friendly is Mercedes-Benz G-class G 500 V8 (296 Hp) 4MATIC Automatic?
400 g/km CO2
Euro 2
How fast is 1998 G-class (W463) G 500 V8 (296 Hp) 4MATIC Automatic?
190 km/h | 118 mph
0-100 km/h: 9.7 sec
0-60 mph: 9.2 sec
What is the power output of Mercedes-Benz G-class Off-road 1998 G 500 V8 (296 Hp) 4MATIC Automatic?
296 Hp, 456 Nm
336 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of Mercedes-Benz G-class Off-road 1998 G 500 V8 (296 Hp) 4MATIC Automatic?
5.0 l
4966 cm3
303.04 cu. in.
What is the number of cylinders in 1998 Mercedes-Benz G 500 V8 (296 Hp) 4MATIC Automatic?
8, V-engine
What is the drivetrain of Mercedes-Benz G-class (W463) Off-road 1998 G 500 V8 (296 Hp) 4MATIC Automatic?
All wheel drive (4x4). ICE. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives permanently the four wheels of the vehicle.
What is the length of 1998 Mercedes-Benz G-class Off-road?
4230 mm
166.54 in.
What is the width of 1998 Mercedes-Benz G-class Off-road?
1760 mm
69.29 in.
What is the kerb weight of 1998 Mercedes-Benz G-class (W463) G 500 V8 (296 Hp) 4MATIC Automatic?
2365 kg
5214 lbs.
What is the maximum permissible mass of 1998 Mercedes-Benz G-class (W463) G 500 V8 (296 Hp) 4MATIC Automatic?
2810 kg
6195 lbs.
What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1998 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 1998 Mercedes-Benz G-class (W463) G 500 V8 (296 Hp) 4MATIC Automatic?
5, automatic transmission
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General information

Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Model
G-class
Generation
G-class (W463)
Modification (Engine)
G 500 V8 (296 Hp) 4MATIC Automatic
Start of production
June, 1998
End of production
November, 2000
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Off-road
Seats
5
Doors
3
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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban (NEDC)
21.8 l/100 km 10.8 US mpg
13 UK mpg
4.6 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban (NEDC)
13.7 l/100 km 17.2 US mpg
20.6 UK mpg
7.3 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined (NEDC)
16.7 l/100 km 14.1 US mpg
16.9 UK mpg
6 km/l
CO2 emissions (NEDC)
400 g/km
Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)
9.2 sec
Maximum speed
190 km/h 118 mph
Emission standard
Euro 2
Weight-to-power ratio
8 kg/Hp, 125.2 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio
5.2 kg/Nm, 192.8 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power
296 Hp @ 5500 rpm.
Power per litre
59.6 Hp/l
Torque
456 Nm @ 2800-4000 rpm. 336 lb.-ft. @ 2800-4000 rpm.
Engine layout
Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code
M 113.962
Engine displacement
4966 cm3 303.04 cu. in.
Number of cylinders
8
Engine configuration
V-engine
Cylinder Bore
97 mm 3.82 in.
Piston Stroke
84 mm 3.31 in.
Compression ratio
10:1
Number of valves per cylinder
3
Fuel injection system
Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
SOHC
Engine oil capacity
8 l 8.45 US qt | 7.04 UK qt
Engine oil specification
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Coolant
12 l 12.68 US qt | 10.56 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight
2365 kg 5214 lbs.
Max. weight
2810 kg 6195 lbs.
Max load
445 kg 981 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%)
2925 kg 6449 lbs.
Permitted trailer load without brakes
750 kg 1653 lbs.

Dimensions

Length
4230 mm 166.54 in.
Width
1760 mm 69.29 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.
Ride height (ground clearance)
210 mm 8.27 in.
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)
11.3 m 37.07 ft.
Approach angle
36°
Departure angle
27°
Climb angle
38.7°

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
5 gears, automatic transmission
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 R 18
Wheel rim size
7.5 J x 18