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Mercedes-Benz GL 550

(2008 model)

Brief specs of 2008 Mercedes-Benz GL 550

5-door 7-seater sport utility vehicle (SUV), 8-cylinder 32-valve V engine, DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam), 5461 cm3 / 333.3 cu in / 333.3 cu in, 285.0 kW / 382.2 hp / 382.2 hp @ 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm, 530.2 N·m / 391.1 lb·ft / 391.1 lb·ft @ 2800 rpm / 2800 rpm / 2800 rpm, automatic 7-speed transmission, four wheel drive

units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)Mercedes-BenzIssued from2008
ModelGL 550Issued until
SerieGL classNumber made
Model familyBody construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerMercedes-BenzCountryDE

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors5
Bodywork typesport utility vehicle (SUV)Number of seats7
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)453 l / 16.00 cu ft / 16.00 cu ft
Passenger space (volume)4049 l / 142.99 cu ft / 142.99 cu ftMax. cargo capacity (volume)

Dimensions & Weight

Length5100 mm / 200.8 in / 200.8 inTotal (curb) weight
Width1910 mm / 75.2 in / 75.2 inDry weight
Height1870 mm / 73.6 in / 73.6 inLoad capacity
Wheelbase3080 mm / 121.3 in / 121.3 inGross (max.) weight2465 kg / 5434 lb / 5434 lb
Track frontTowing weight3402 kg / 7500 lb / 7500 lb
Track rearWeight distribution (front)
Ground clearance210 mm / 8.3 in / 8.3 inFuel capacity100 l / 22.0 UK gal / 26.4 US gal
Length/wheelbase ratio1.66  

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw)Frontal area (A)3.04 m2 / 32.7 sq ft / 32.7 sq ft (est.)
Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A)Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph)

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders8
Engine TypeV engine (V8)Total number of valves32
Engine ManufacturerValves per cylinder4
Engine constructionBore
FuelStroke
Fuel detailsBore/Stroke ratio
Fuel supplyInjection. Sequentially electronic fuel injectionEngine displacement5461 cm3 / 333.3 cu in / 333.3 cu in
Engine Main bearingsUnitary capacity
Cam DesignDOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam)Compression ratio
SumpMax. output power285.0 kW / 382.2 hp / 382.2 hp at 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm
AspirationMax. torque530.2 N·m / 391.1 lb·ft / 391.1 lb·ft at 2800 rpm / 2800 rpm / 2800 rpm
Compressor typeMaximum rpm
IntercoolerMax. net output (power at the wheels)114.0 kW / 152.9 hp / 152.9 hp (est.)
CoolantSpecific output52.2 kW/l / 1.147 bhp/cu in / 1.147 bhp/cu in
Catalytic converterSpecific torque97.1 N·m/l / 0.85 lb·ft/cu in / 0.85 lb·ft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typeautomaticNumber of gears7
Wheel drivefour wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio
  Final gear (drive) ratio

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)Top (maximal) speed
Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h)Power-to-weight ratio
Acceleration 0-100 km/hFuel consumption, City (urban)
Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h)Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban)
Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in topFuel consumption, Mixed (combined)
Standing ¼mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
Standing kilometer time CO2 emissions
  Range

Chassis

Engine locationfrontEngine alignmentlongitudinal
SteeringSteering detailsTraction control
Turns lock-to-lockTurning circle13.0 m / 42.7 ft / 42.7 ft
Suspension frontIndependentSuspension rear
Wheels frontWheels rear
Tyres front295/40-R21Tyres rear295/40-R21
Brakes frontventilated discBrakes rearventilated disc
Brake diameter frontBrake diameter rear
Brakes detailsABS (anti-lock braking system)Braked area

Technical specifications and performance data of Mercedes-Benz GL 550

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