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Mercedes-Benz G 500 Cabriolet

General information

ModelMercedes-Benz G 500 Cabriolet
Year2006
CategoryCabriolets/sport cars
Rating64.7 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size4966 ccm (303.03 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline, unleaded 95
Fuel mixed driving16.7 litres/100 km (14.09 miles per gallon)
Seats5
Drive4WD
TransmissionAutomatic, 6-speed
Airbags6

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement4966 ccm (303.03 cubic inches)
Engine typeV8
Max power296.00 PS (218 kW or 292 HP) at 5500 Rev. per min.
Max torque456.00 Nm (46.5 kgf-m or 336.3 ft.lbs) at 2800 Rev. per min.
Compression10.0:1
Bore x stroke97.1 x 84.0 mm (3.8 x 3.3 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder3
Fuel controlOverhead cam (OHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxAutomatic, 6-speed

Speed and acceleration

0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)9.7 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1374 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeCabriolet
Max no. of doors3
Passenger space4220 litres (1,115 gallons)
Cargo space238 litres (63 gallons)
Optional cargo space1580 litres (417 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient1.0

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringTraction control. Electronic stabilasation program (ESP).
Turn circle14 m (563.0 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesDisks
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS).

Dimensions and weight

Weight2155 kg (4,751.0 pounds)
Max weight with load2450 kg (5,401.3 pounds)
Towing weight2810 kg (6,195.0 pounds)
Overall length4260 mm (167.7 inches)
Overall width1770 mm (69.7 inches)
Overall height1950 mm (76.8 inches)
Wheelbase2410 mm (94.9 inches)
Fuel capacity96.0 litres (25.36 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originGermany
Aprox price as new EUR82970
CO2 emissions285.0 g/km
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