The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes G 320 CDI Convertible 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09) vs. Mercedes G 500 Convertible 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 13)

€ 76,400
Mercedes G 320 CDI Convertible 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09) G 320 CDI Convertible
€ 100,900
 Mercedes G 500 Convertible 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 13) G 500 Convertible
€ 76,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 100,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same length and width, but the G 320 CDI Convertible is 0.4 inches lower.
G 320 CDI Convertible
G 500 Convertible
76.4
Blueprint Mercedes G 320 CDI Convertible 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)
69.3
79
76.8
Blueprint Mercedes G 500 Convertible 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 13)
69.3
80.9
69.3 in
Width
69.3 in
79 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.9 in
76.4 in
Height
76.8 in
Blueprint Mercedes G 320 CDI Convertible 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)
94.5
167.6
Blueprint Mercedes G 500 Convertible 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 13)
94.5
167.6
167.6 in
Length
167.6 in
94.5 in
Wheelbase
94.5 in

Vehicle Weight

G 320 CDI Convertible
G 500 Convertible
4982 lb
Curb Weight
5494 lb
6283 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6283 lb
Mercedes G 320 CDI Convertible 7G-TRONIC (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
511 lb
9.3 %
Mercedes G 500 Convertible 7G-TRONIC PLUS (12 - 13)

General

G 320 CDI Convertible
G 500 Convertible
W463
Generation
W463
Off-Road Vehicle
Car Body Style
Off-Road Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

G 320 CDI Convertible
G 500 Convertible
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 273
OM 642.970
Engine Code
M 273.963
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
5.5 L / 269 cu in
221 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
383 hp
at 6000 rpm
G 320 CDI Convertible
221 hp
383 hp
G 500 Convertible
398 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
391 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
G 320 CDI Convertible
398 lb‑ft
391 lb‑ft
G 500 Convertible

Performance

G 320 CDI Convertible
G 500 Convertible
110 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

G 320 CDI Convertible

62 mph 62
mph

269 ft
0.000 sec

G 500 Convertible

▶ REPLAY
22.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.34 lb/hp
G 320 CDI Convertible
22.54 lb/hp
14.34 lb/hp
G 500 Convertible

Fuel Economy / Emissions

G 320 CDI Convertible
G 500 Convertible
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
16 mpg
G 320 CDI Convertible
21 mpg
16 mpg
G 500 Convertible
18 mpg
city
12 mpg
24 mpg
highway
20 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
25.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
25.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
542 mi
Range
400 mi
G 320 CDI Convertible
542 mi
400 mi
G 500 Convertible
Environmental Impact
226.3 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
282.3 kWh
G 320 CDI Convertible
226.3 kWh
282.3 kWh
G 500 Convertible
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
486 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
560 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

G 320 CDI Convertible
G 500 Convertible
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
1301 lb
Maximum Payload
789 lb
6.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.7 cu ft
44.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.7 cu ft