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1998 G 500 V8 (296 Hp) 4MATIC Automatic

Technical specifications and auto data, engine info, performance specs, dimensions

FULL CAR SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL INFO

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Series

G-class

Model

G 500

Modification

G 500 V8 (296 Hp) 4MATIC Automatic

Body Type

Off-road vehicle

Start of production

1998, June

End of production

2000, Nov

Emission standard

Euro 2

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel tank capacity

96 l 25.36 US gal
21.12 UK gal

Engine displacement

4966 cm³ 303.04 cu. In.

Power

296 hp (at 5500 rpm)

Torque

456 Nm (at 2800 rpm) 336.33 lb. ft (at 2800 rpm)

Drive Axle

All wheel drive (4x4)

Top Speed

190 km/h 118 mph

Gearbox type

Automatic

Number of Gears

5

Kerb weight

2365 kg 5213.9 lbs

Length

4230 mm 166.54 in

Width

1760 mm 69.29 in

Doors

3

Seats

5

Wheel rims

7.5 J x 18

FULL SPECS

FUEL CONSUMPTION

NEDC

- Urban

21.8 l/100 km 10.79 US mpg
12.96 UK mpg

- Extra urban

13.7 l/100 km 17.17 US mpg
20.62 UK mpg

- Combined

16.7 l/100 km 14.08 US mpg
16.91 UK mpg

CO2 Emissions

Emission standard

Euro 2

NEDC

400 g/km

PERFORMANCE

Speed

- Top speed

190 km/h 118 mph

Acceleration

0 - 100 km/h

9.7 sec

0 - 60 mph

9.2 sec

ENGINE SPECIFICATION

Engine Model

M 113.962

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel system

MPI

Engine Location

Front, Longitudinal

Turbine

none

Engine displacement

4966 cm³ 303.04 cu. In.

Power

296 hp (at 5500 rpm)

Torque

456 Nm (at 2800 rpm) 336.33 lb. ft (at 2800 rpm)

Number of cylinders

8

Valves per cylinder

3

Position of cylinders

V-engine

Cylinder Bore

97 mm 3.82 in

Piston Stroke

84 mm 3.31 in

Compression ratio

10

Valvetrain

SOHC

Engine oil capacity

8 l 8.48 US qt
7.04 UK qt

Coolant

12 l 12.72 US qt
10.56 UK qt

POWER-TO-WEIGHT RATIO (PWR)

Color Index

Dynamic Efficiency

high Performance

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

210 mm 8.27 in

Turning diameter

11.3 m 37.07 ft

Approach angle

36 degree

Departure angle

27 degree

Climb angle

39 degree

DRIVETRAIN, SUSPENSION & TIRES

Drive Axle

All wheel drive (4x4)

Number of Gears

5

Brakes

- Front

Ventilated discs

- Rear

Disc

Assisting system

ABS

Steering type

Cone worm with recirculation balls

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Suspension

- Front

Coil spring, Rigid axle suspension, Trailing arm

- Rear

Rigid axle suspension, Trailing arm, Coil spring

Tire size

- Front

265/60 R 18

Wheel rims

7.5 J x 18

WEIGHTS & TRUNK SPACE

Kerb weight

2365 kg 5213.9 lbs

Max. weight

2810 kg 6195 lbs

Luggage capacity

- Min. (seats up)

250 l 8.83 cu ft

- Max. (seats down)

1580 l 55.8 cu ft

- Max. roof load

445 kg 981.1 lbs

Max. trailer load with brakes

- 12%

2925 kg 6448.5 lbs

Max. trailer load w/out brakes

750 kg 1653.5 lbs

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Mercedes-Benz G-class (W463) G 500 V8 (296 Hp) 4MATIC Automatic is made in 1998 1999 2000