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Mercedes-Benz G-class (W463) · Facelift 2008
G 500 V8
388 hp5461 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspirated2008-2010
0-100 km/h 5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Performance
| Power | 388hp289kW |
|---|---|
| Torque | 530Nm391lb-ft |
| Displacement | 5,461cc333cu in |
| Curb weight | 2,170kg4,784lb |
| Gross weight | 2,850kg6,283lb |
| Power-to-weight | 179hp/t133kW/t81hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 244Nm/t163lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 5.9s |
| 0-200 km/h | 39.1s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 5.5s Calculated |
| Quarter mile | 14.3s Calculated |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 220 km/h137 mph Restricted 210 km/h130 mph Calculated |
| To 99% top speed | 95.7s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph Calculated |
Efficiency and range
| Fuel consumption | 14.7L/100 km16mpg US19.2mpg UK |
|---|---|
| Fuel consumption city | 19.3L/100 km12.2mpg US14.6mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 12L/100 km19.6mpg US23.5mpg UK |
| Fuel tank | 96L |
| Estimated range | 653km406mi Calculated |
Engine and drivetrain
| Engine | M 273.963 |
|---|---|
| Fuel type | Gasoline |
| Aspiration | Naturally aspirated |
| Drive type | AWD |
| Transmission | Automatic |
| Gears | 7-speed |
| Engine layout | Front, Longitudinal |
| Engine configuration | V-engine |
| Cylinders | 8 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
Dimensions and space
| Length | 4,212mm166in |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,760mm69in |
| Height | 1,931mm76in |
| Wheelbase | 2,400mm94in |
| Front track | 1,475mm58in |
| Rear track | 1,475mm58in |
| Ground clearance | 205mm8in |
| Trunk volume | 250L |
| Max trunk volume | 1,580L |
| Doors | 3 |
| Seats | 5 |
Performance spider chart
Current vehicle compared with the precomputed median score across the database.
Power benchmark
Current vehicle compared with the database median for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzG-class (W463)Facelift 2008G 500 V8 | 388 hp 289 kW |
| Database median | 261 hp 195 kW |
0-100 km/h benchmark
Current vehicle compared with the database median for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · s
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzG-class (W463)Facelift 2008G 500 V8 | 5.9 s |
| Database median | 6.4 s |
Top speed benchmark
Current vehicle compared with the database median for Top speed. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzG-class (W463)Facelift 2008G 500 V8 | 220 km/h 137 mph Unrestricted 210 km/h 130 mph Restricted |
| Database median | 242 km/h 150 mph |
Fuel consumption benchmark
Current vehicle compared with the database median for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzG-class (W463)Facelift 2008G 500 V8 | 14.7 L/100 km 16.0 mpg US 19.2 mpg UK |
| Database median | 7.4 L/100 km 31.8 mpg US 38.2 mpg UK |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | Mercedes-Benz G-class (W463) Facelift 2008 G 500 V8 |
|---|---|
| Consumption | 14.7 L/100 km16 mpg US19.2 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 25.72 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 41.40 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 2,205 L582 US gal485 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 3,859 LC/year |
Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
Mercedes-Benz G-class (W463) Facelift 2008 G 500 V8PowerTorque
- Mercedes-Benz G-class (W463) Facelift 2008 G 500 V8: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-BenzG-class (W463)Facelift 2008G 500 V8 | 6,000 rpm | 2,800-4,800 rpm | 6,250 rpm |
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