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(2008 model)
5-door 7-seater sport utility vehicle (SUV), petrol (gasoline) 8-cylinder 32-valve V engine, OHC, 5459 cm3 / 333.1 cu in / 333.1 cu in, 285.0 kW / 382.2 hp / 382.2 hp @ 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm, 530.0 N·m / 390.9 lb·ft / 390.9 lb·ft @ 2800 rpm / 2800 rpm / 2800 rpm, automatic 7-speed transmission, four wheel drive, 240 km/h / 149 mph / 149 mph top speed, consumption 13.9 l/100km / 20.3 mpg-UK / 16.9 mpg-US
| Marque (make) | Mercedes-Benz | Issued from | 2008 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | GL 500 | Issued until | |
| Serie | GL class | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz | Country | DE |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | sport utility vehicle (SUV) | Number of seats | 7 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | 300 l / 10.59 cu ft / 10.59 cu ft | |
| Passenger space (volume) | 4220 l / 149.03 cu ft / 149.03 cu ft | Max. cargo capacity (volume) | 2300 l / 81.22 cu ft / 81.22 cu ft |
| Length | 5090 mm / 200.4 in / 200.4 in | Total (curb) weight | 2445 kg / 5390 lb / 5390 lb |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1930 mm / 76.0 in / 76.0 in | Dry weight | |
| Height | 1850 mm / 72.8 in / 72.8 in | Load capacity | 705 kg / 1554 lb / 1554 lb |
| Wheelbase | 3080 mm / 121.3 in / 121.3 in | Gross (max.) weight | 3150 kg / 6945 lb / 6945 lb |
| Track front | Towing weight | 3500 kg / 7716 lb / 7716 lb | |
| Track rear | Weight distribution (front) | ||
| Ground clearance | Fuel capacity | 100 l / 22.0 UK gal / 26.4 US gal | |
| Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.65 |
| Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw) | 0.3 | Frontal area (A) | 3.03 m2 / 32.7 sq ft / 32.7 sq ft (est.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A) | 0.91 m2 / 9.8 sq ft / 9.8 sq ft (est.) | Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph) | 22.6 kW / 30.3 hp / 30.3 hp (est.) |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | V engine (V8) | Total number of valves | 32 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Valves per cylinder | 4 | |
| Engine construction | Bore | 98.0 mm / 3.86 in / 3.86 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 90.5 mm / 3.56 in / 3.56 in |
| Fuel details | unleaded 95 | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.08 |
| Fuel supply | Injection | Engine displacement | 5459 cm3 / 333.1 cu in / 333.1 cu in |
| Engine Main bearings | Unitary capacity | 682.64 cm3/cylinder / 41.657 cu in/cylinder / 41.657 cu in/cylinder | |
| Cam Design | OHC | Compression ratio | 10.7 : 1 |
| Sump | wet | Max. output power | 285.0 kW / 382.2 hp / 382.2 hp at 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm |
| Aspiration | Max. torque | 530.0 N·m / 390.9 lb·ft / 390.9 lb·ft at 2800 rpm / 2800 rpm / 2800 rpm | |
| Compressor type | Maximum rpm | ||
| Intercooler | Max. net output (power at the wheels) | 114.0 kW / 152.9 hp / 152.9 hp (est.) | |
| Coolant | water | Specific output | 52.2 kW/l / 1.147 bhp/cu in / 1.147 bhp/cu in |
| Catalytic converter | Specific torque | 97.1 N·m/l / 0.85 lb·ft/cu in / 0.85 lb·ft/cu in |
| Transmission type | automatic | Number of gears | 7 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | four wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | |
| Final gear (drive) ratio |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | 240 km/h / 149 mph / 149 mph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 158.7 kW/ton / 120.2 bhp/ton / 120.2 bhp/ton | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | ||
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | ||
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | 13.9 l/100km / 20.3 mpg-UK / 16.9 mpg-US | |
| Standing ¼mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| Standing kilometer time | CO2 emissions | 187 g/km / 301 g/mi / 301 g/mi | |
| Range | 719 km / 447 mi / 447 mi |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | Steering details | ||
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | ||
| Suspension front | Wishbone (A-arm, control arm) | Suspension rear | |
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | 275/55-R19 | Tyres rear | 275/55-R19 |
| Brakes front | Brakes rear | ||
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Brakes details | ABS (anti-lock braking system), EBD (electronic brake-force distribution), ASC (automatic stabilisation control) | Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of Mercedes-Benz GL 500
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