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Friday, May 6, 2011
Interiors of the G500 are plush and complemented by burl walnut interior trim. It comes with the standard power windows and locks and also heated power seats. It also has a GPS navigation system and the Mercedes Benz Telemetric aid system which is infact emergency and anti theft system. G500 does not offer any options other than choice of interior and exterior colors and and a installed hand's free phone with the electronic voice recognition. This is a good driver friendly vehicle with a good stereo and a satellite linked navigation system. There are good amounts of leather and wood inside the vehicle for the décor.
It is adapted from the S-class sedan engine and SL class roadster all aluminum 5.0 liter V8 gives 300 hp and 300 pounds torque. Each of the engines has three valves and a twin spark ignition mechanism. Five speed automatic transmission sends the required power to all the four drives with low range which is fully adapted to "shift and fly" operation on 15 mph. Mercedes lattés skid control system, called ESP is also installed. The power output of the car is very strong at 292 hp which is fed through five speed automatic transmission system. The four wheel drive is regularly engaged with high and low gear as also the front center locking sides. Antilock brakes in the car have a Brake assist mechanism for the full power panic stops. Electronic brake-force distribution increases the vehicles stability when brakes are applied on the curves.
In Germany, the 211HP G 350 BlueTEC “BA3 Final Edition” is priced at €90,511 ($134,500), while the 388HP G 500 version costs €100,686 ($149,600).
Moving onto Merc’s second special G-Class, the long-wheelbase “Edition Select” package is offered exclusively on the V8-powered G500. It comes in a two-tone paintwork, with the bumpers, AMG side flaps and exterior mirrors finished in obsidian black metallic. The stainless-steel running boards and spare wheel cover, together with the black 18-inch alloy-wheels add further contrast to the rugged 4x4’s body. Other exterior elements include the carbon-fiber inserts on the protective strips, underbody protection and an AMG sports exhaust system.
