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Mercedes-Benz G Class Station Wagon G500 Stronger than the 1980s Ed 5dr 9G-Tronic

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	MULTI POINT FUEL INJECTION
Transmission	Semi-auto
Fuel Type	Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	2999
Trim	Stronger than 1980s
Price	£160,460
Engine Power - BHP	449
Acceleration	5.4
Top Speed	130 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	24.6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	262
Length	4825 mm
Width	1913 mm
Height	1973 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	640 l
Minimum Kerbweight	2627 kg

Emissions - ICE

CO	0.27
HC	0.014
Noise Level dB(A)	71
NOx	0.015
Particles	0
Standard Euro Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	262
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH	277
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL	262

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	2999
Compression Ratio	10.5:1
Cylinder Layout	IN-LINE
Cylinders	6
Cylinders - Bore (mm)	83
Cylinders - Stroke (mm)	92.4
Engine Layout	NORTH SOUTH
Gears	9 SPEED
Number of Valves	24
Transmission	SEMI-AUTO

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb	24.6
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH	23.2
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL	24.6
WLTP - MPG - Extra High	22.8
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEH	20.8
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEL	22.8
WLTP - MPG - High	29.1
WLTP - MPG - High - TEH	27.4
WLTP - MPG - High - TEL	29.1
WLTP - MPG - Low	18.6
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEH	18.6
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEL	18.6
WLTP - MPG - Medium	27.4
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEH	26.4
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEL	27.4

General

Generation Mark	2
Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years	30
Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years	3
NCAP Adult Occupant Protection %	90
NCAP Child Occupant Protection %	83
NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09	5
NCAP Pedestrian Protection %	78
NCAP Safety Assist %	72
Service Interval Frequency - Months	12
Service Interval Mileage	15500
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage	Unlimited
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years	3
Vehicle Homologation Class	M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)	5.4
Engine Power - BHP	449
Engine Power - RPM	5800
Engine Torque - NM	560
Engine Torque - RPM	2200
Top Speed	130 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	265/60 R18
Tyre Size Rear	26560 R18
Tyre Size Spare	FULL SIZE
Wheel Style	5 TWIN SPOKE
Wheel Type	18" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1973 mm
Length	4825 mm
Wheelbase	2890 mm
Width	1913 mm
Width (including mirrors)	2187 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	100
Gross Vehicle Weight	3200 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	2010 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	640 l
Max. Loading Weight	573 kg
Max. Roof Load	150
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	3500
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked	750
Minimum Kerbweight	2627 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	13.6 m

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