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2012 Mercedes-Benz G-class Long (W463, facelift 2012) G 500 V8 (388 Hp) 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS

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Key specs

Mercedes-Benz G-class Off-road vehicle 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015

What is the body type, Mercedes-Benz G-class Long (W463, facelift 2012)?Off-road vehicle, 5 Doors, 5 Seats
What is the fuel economy, Mercedes-Benz G-class Long (W463, facelift 2012) G 500 V8 (388 Hp) 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS?14.9 l/100 km
15.79 US mpg
18.96 UK mpg
6.71 km/l
How ECO is the car, Mercedes-Benz G-class G 500 V8 (388 Hp) 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS?348 g/km CO2
Euro 5
How fast is the car, 2012 G-class Long (W463, facelift 2012) G 500 V8 (388 Hp) 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS?210 km/h | 130.49 mph
0-100 km/h: 6.1 sec
0-60 mph: 5.8 sec
How much power, Mercedes-Benz G-class Off-road vehicle 2012 G 500 V8 (388 Hp) 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS?388 Hp, 530 Nm
390.91 lb.-ft.
What is the engine size, Mercedes-Benz G-class Off-road vehicle 2012 G 500 V8 (388 Hp) 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS?5.5 l
5461 cm3
333.25 cu. in.
How many cylinders, 2012 Mercedes-Benz G 500 V8 (388 Hp) 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS?8, V-engine
What is the drivetrain, Mercedes-Benz G-class Long (W463, facelift 2012) Off-road vehicle 2012 G 500 V8 (388 Hp) 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS?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, 2012 Mercedes-Benz G-class Off-road vehicle?4662 mm
183.54 in.
How wide is the vehicle, 2012 Mercedes-Benz G-class Off-road vehicle?1760 mm
69.29 in.
What is the curb weight, 2012 Mercedes-Benz G-class Long (W463, facelift 2012) G 500 V8 (388 Hp) 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS?2455 kg
5412.35 lbs.
What is the gross weight, 2012 Mercedes-Benz G-class Long (W463, facelift 2012) G 500 V8 (388 Hp) 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS?3200 kg
7054.79 lbs.
How much trunk (boot) space, 2012 Mercedes-Benz G-class Off-road vehicle?480 - 2250 l
16.95 - 79.46 cu. ft.
How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 2012 Mercedes-Benz G-class Long (W463, facelift 2012) G 500 V8 (388 Hp) 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS?7, automatic transmission G-TRONIC PLUS

Mercedes-Benz G-class Long (W463, facelift 2012) G 500 V8 (388 Hp) 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 Specs

General information
BrandMercedes-Benz
Model G-class
Generation G-class Long (W463, facelift 2012)
Modification (Engine) G 500 V8 (388 Hp) 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS
Start of production June, 2012 year
End of production August, 2015 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeOff-road vehicle
Seats 5
Doors 5
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - urban (NEDC) 20 l/100 km 11.76 US mpg
14.12 UK mpg
5 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban (NEDC) 11.9 l/100 km 19.77 US mpg
23.74 UK mpg
8.4 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined (NEDC) 14.9 l/100 km 15.79 US mpg
18.96 UK mpg
6.71 km/l
CO2 emissions (NEDC)348 g/km
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 5.8 sec
Maximum speed 210 km/h 130.49 mph
Emission standard Euro 5
Weight-to-power ratio 6.3 kg/Hp, 158 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 4.6 kg/Nm, 215.9 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.
Maximum engine speed 6500 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code M 273.963, M 273.969
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.
Compression ratio 10.7:1
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 2455 kg 5412.35 lbs.
Max. weight 3200 kg 7054.79 lbs.
Max load 745 kg 1642.44 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum 480 l 16.95 cu. ft.
Trunk (boot) space - maximum 2250 l 79.46 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 96 l 25.36 US gal | 21.12 UK gal
Max. roof load 200 kg 440.92 lbs.
Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%) 3500 kg 7716.18 lbs.
Permitted trailer load without brakes 750 kg 1653.47 lbs.
Dimensions
Length 4662 mm 183.54 in.
Width 1760 mm 69.29 in.
Width including mirrors 2055 mm 80.91 in.
Height 1951 mm 76.81 in.
Wheelbase 2850 mm 112.2 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.
Drag coefficient (Cd) 0.54
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) 13.6 m 44.62 ft.
Approach angle 36°
Departure angle 27°
Ramp-over (brakeover) angle 24°
Climb angle 45°
Wading depth 600 mm 23.62 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 PLUS
Front suspension Coil spring, Rigid axle suspension, Trailing arm
Rear suspension Rigid axle suspension, Trailing arm, Coil spring
Front brakesVentilated discs
Rear brakesDisc
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