What are the differences between the Mercedes-Benz G350 and G500?
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The differences between the Mercedes-Benz G500 and G350 are as follows: Different wheel sizes: The G350 has 18-inch wheels, while the G500 has 19-inch wheels. This means the G350's wheels are one size smaller than the G500's. Different exterior: The G350 lacks sport components, whereas the G500 comes standard with sport components. Different suspension types: The G350 features a multi-link independent front suspension, while the G500 has a double-wishbone independent front suspension. Both models share the same rear suspension (solid axle non-independent suspension). Different configurations: The G500 lacks rear airbags, a multi-disc DVD player, and ambient interior lighting compared to the G350. The G500 surpasses the G350 in the following aspects: Seats: multi-contour front seats; seat ventilation; seat leg support adjustment; configurations: fatigue reminder; collision warning/active braking; lane assist; lane keeping; adaptive cruise control. The G350's steering wheel is no longer the flat-bottom AMG steering wheel found in the G500 but reverts to the previous standard style. The manual air conditioning in the rear of the G350 has been upgraded to automatic air conditioning. Different audio brands: The G350's audio system is by Harman Kardon, while the G500's is by Burmester. Different engines: The G500 is equipped with an 8-cylinder engine, model 176980 twin-turbocharged engine; the G350 is equipped with a diesel 4-cylinder engine, model 264920 turbocharged engine. Different top speeds: The G350 has a top speed of 190 km/h, with an official 0-100 km/h acceleration time of 8.1 seconds. The G500 has a top speed of 210 km/h, with an official 0-100 km/h acceleration time of 5.9 seconds. Different fuel consumption: The G350 is a diesel version, while the G500 is a gasoline version. As a diesel variant of the large G, the G350's advantages include fuel consumption being only half that of the G500, lower fuel quality requirements, higher torque, stronger instantaneous burst power, and better climbing and off-road capabilities compared to the gasoline version. Different displacements: The G500 has a 4.0L displacement, while the G350 has a 2.0L displacement. Different power and torque: The G500 has higher power and torque than the G350. The G500's maximum power is 310 kW, with a maximum torque of 610 Nm, while the G350's maximum power is 190 kW, with a maximum torque of 370 Nm. Both models use a 9-speed automatic transmission. Different cold resistance: The Mercedes-Benz G350 is slightly noisier than the G500 and has inferior cold resistance compared to the G500.